Comparison

TTRPG Map Maker vs 5th edition character creator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TTRPG Map Maker

Design and display custom maps for tabletop role-playing games. This app offers flexible drawing tools, import options, and offline functionality to bring your campaign worlds to life.

Highlights
  • Freehand drawing tools
  • Shape creation and customization
  • Adjustable brush sizes and colors
  • Snap-to-grid functionality
  • Layer support for organization
  • Import custom images and assets
  • Offline functionality
Features
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TTRPG Map Maker - Design & Display Your Worlds Bring your tabletop adventures to life. TTRPG Map Maker is the fastest, most flexible way to design custom maps for your campaigns and share them with your players right from your iPad. Whether you're a Game Master prepping next week's dungeon crawl, sketching out a bustling town, or improvising a battlefield on the fly, TTRPG Map Maker gives you the creative freedom to build maps that match your story without fighting clunky tools. BUILT FOR THE TABLETOP Designed from the ground up for D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, and every other tabletop RPG. Plan your sessions in advance or create maps live at the table as your players explore. POWERFUL DRAWING TOOLS * Freehand draw directly on the canvas for organic shapes and quick sketches * Add rectangles, circles, and custom shapes to build rooms and structures in seconds * Adjustable brush sizes and colors for fine detail or bold strokes * Snap-to-grid for clean, gridded battle maps * Multiple layers so backgrounds, terrain, and tokens stay organized IMPORT & CUSTOMIZE * Import your own images as map backgrounds * Drop in custom artwork, tokens, props, and items * Mix hand-drawn elements with imported assets for a unique look DEMO MAPS INCLUDED * Bundled demo maps to get you started right away * Preview any map before opening it READY FOR THE TABLE * Display your maps on a TV or projector via AirPlay or HDMI * Edit on your iPad while players watch the action unfold on the big screen * Pinch-to-zoom and pan smoothly during play * Reveal areas as your party explores FAST & FLEXIBLE * Clean, intuitive interface that stays out of your way * Save and organize unlimited maps in your campaign library * Works fully offline, no account, no subscription, no internet required * Universal iPad support with Apple Pencil compatibility SPEND LESS TIME PREPPING, MORE TIME STORYTELLING Whether you plan every encounter or thrive on improvisation, TTRPG Map Maker gives you the tools to bring your worlds to the table, beautifully. Terms of Use: https://www.rpgmapmaker.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.rpgmapmaker.app/privacy

About

5th edition character creator

Features
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Create, customize, and manage your ultimate fantasy characters with 5th edition character creator, an all-in-one character creation and character sheet companion designed to create unique heroes with ease. Key Features of 5th edition character creator: AI Character Creation: Create characters with AI by simply describing your idea in a prompt. Generate unique character concepts based on your preferred class, abilities, personality, style, or fantasy theme of 5th edition character sheet. Featured Characters: Explore featured characters for quick inspiration. Choose a character you like and customize it to create your own unique hero. Character Customization: Personalize your character and adjust important details to match your preferred playstyle. Create a character that feels unique to your adventure. 5th edition Character Sheet: Keep your character information organized in one place. View and manage important details in 5e character sheet including: • Skills – Keep track of your character's skills and abilities with 5th edition character sheet. • Equipment – Manage weapons, gear, and other equipment. • Features – Review the special features and abilities of your character. • Traits – Keep personality traits and other character characteristics organized. Premium Features: • AI character creation & featured characters
• Character customiztaion
• Character sheet Upgrade to Pro: Get full access to all premium tools with these plans: • Weekly: $9.99 • Monthly: $24.99 • Yearly: $39.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Functional Links: Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/salmantechprivacypolicy/home Terms & Conditions:https://sites.google.com/view/salmantechtermsconditions/home

Screenshots

TTRPG Map Maker2 screens
5th edition character creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

TTRPG Map Maker and 5th edition character creator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TTRPG Map Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 5th edition character creator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TTRPG Map Maker versus 5th edition character creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTRPG Map Maker5th edition character creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB66 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMichael BladesMuhammad Salman Khan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TTRPG Map Maker

Subscriptions2
  • TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Lifetime$39.99
6 purchases

5th edition character creator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscriptions$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscriptions$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscriptions$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Packs$11.99
  • Medium Packs$22.99
  • Large Packs$34.99

Questions

Is TTRPG Map Maker free?
TTRPG Map Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5th edition character creator free?
5th edition character creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TTRPG Map Maker or 5th edition character creator have ads?
Neither TTRPG Map Maker nor 5th edition character creator shows ads.

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