Comparison

DunMax vs ShadowGen

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

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About

DunMax

This AI-powered companion assists creators in building detailed campaign worlds, generating NPCs, cities, and lore quickly. It organizes all world elements within campaigns, offering image and audio generation to bring your creations to life.

Highlights
  • AI-powered world generation
  • Generate NPCs, cities, and lore
  • Image and audio creation tools
  • Organized campaign management
  • Customizable attributes for unique details
  • Supports various RPG systems
Features
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DunMax is the AI-powered worldbuilding companion for Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, writers, and tabletop RPG creators. Build complete campaign worlds. Generate unforgettable NPCs. Design cities, factions, and lore; All in seconds instead of hours. No more frantic improvisation. No more "I'll get back to you on that." Just rich, detailed worlds ready when you are. — — — — — — — — — — BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU PLAY Whether you're running Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, or your own homebrew system, DunMax adapts to your creative style. Perfect for: - Dungeon Masters prepping weekly sessions - Game Masters running long-form campaigns - Players crafting deep character backstories - Writers building fantasy worlds - Worldbuilders obsessed with lore and detail — — — — — — — — — — YOUR WORLD, FULLY ORGANIZED Everything lives inside Campaigns. Each campaign holds: Characters - Heroes, villains, allies, shopkeepers, and legends Cities and Towns - From sprawling capitals to forgotten hamlets Regions - Kingdoms, wildernesses, planes, and realms Factions - Guilds, cults, noble houses, and secret orders Events - Wars, prophecies, festivals, and turning points Points of Interest - Dungeons, taverns, temples, and mysteries No more scattered notebooks. No more lost sticky notes. Your entire world - connected, searchable, and ready to expand. — — — — — — — — — — POWERFUL AI CREATION TOOLS Image Generation See your world, don't just imagine it. Generate stunning character portraits, dramatic landscapes, mysterious locations, and iconic items. Every image captures the tone of your world. Audio Generation Bring moments to life. Create villain monologues, cryptic prophecies, tavern rumors, and narrative voiceovers. Drop them into your sessions for instant immersion. Custom Attributes Your world has unique details. Add political intrigue, cultural traditions, magical side effects, secret motivations, regional cuisine, or anything else that makes your setting breathe. No limits. No judgment. — — — — — — — — — — WHY DMs CHOOSE DUNMAX - Generate detailed NPCs in seconds, complete with personality, goals, and secrets - Prep sessions in minutes instead of hours - AI that enhances your creativity without replacing it - Intuitive interface designed for quick mid-session access - Your data stays organized as your world grows — — — — — — — — — — WORLDBUILDING SHOULD BE FUN You became a DM to tell stories, not to drown in prep work. DunMax handles the tedious parts so you can focus on what actually matters: surprising your players, building tension, and creating moments they'll talk about for years. Download DunMax. Build your first world in minutes. Create boldly. Build endlessly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dungeonessmaximus.com/privacy

About

ShadowGen

This app generates fully-featured non-player characters for tabletop role-playing games. It provides unique images, skills, equipment, and backstories for various character archetypes, saving game masters time during sessions. Users can save and reuse generated characters across campaigns.

Highlights
  • Instant NPC generation
  • Unique character images
  • Skills and abilities
  • Equipment and gear loadout
  • Rich backstory and personality
  • Save and reuse characters
Features
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Spin up your crew, chummer The shadows don’t wait—and neither should you. ShadowGen is your go-to tool for generating fully fleshed-out NPCs for your Shadowrun games. Whether you’re a GM building encounters or a player looking for inspiration, ShadowGen delivers everything you need in seconds. Build your NPC your way Dial in the essentials: • Archetype • Metatype • Level • Gender Hit generate… and let the system do the heavy lifting. Fully loaded characters Every NPC comes ready for the streets: • Unique character image • Skills and abilities • Equipment and gear loadout • Rich backstory and personality From street samurai to deckers, mages to fixers—every chummer has a story. Ready for the run No more scrambling mid-session. ShadowGen gives you: • Instant NPCs for game sessions • Balanced characters based on level • Diverse builds and combinations • Endless replayability Perfect for game masters who need to improvise fast—or plan ahead. Save your crew Found a runner worth keeping? • Save NPCs directly in the app • Build your own roster of contacts, enemies, and allies • Reuse characters across campaigns Your network in the shadows, all in one place. Why ShadowGen? • Instant NPC generation • Deep, immersive character details • Built for Shadowrun gameplay • Saves time during sessions • Easy to use, powerful results Stay sharp, chummer The Sixth World is unpredictable. With ShadowGen, you’re always one step ahead. Jack in, generate, and run the shadows your way. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official Shadowrun publishers. This app does not replace the Shadowrun core rulebook or any other product.

Screenshots

DunMax4 screens
ShadowGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DunMax at Free against ShadowGen's $0.99. DunMax also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). ShadowGen's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

DunMax is free to download; ShadowGen costs $0.99 up front. DunMax sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ShadowGen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShadowGen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DunMax has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DunMax ships an update every 5 weeks, ShadowGen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DunMax versus ShadowGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDunMaxShadowGen
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB191 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperObsidian Oak DigitalMini Leviathan

Customer experience

DunMax

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ShadowGen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

DunMax

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (Annual)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Premium Subscription (Annual)$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pouch of Gold$4.99
  • Chest of Gold$9.99
  • Epic Chest$19.99
None

ShadowGen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DunMax free?
DunMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShadowGen free?
ShadowGen costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DunMax or ShadowGen?
ShadowGen is rated higher. DunMax averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ShadowGen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DunMax or ShadowGen have ads?
Neither DunMax nor ShadowGen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DunMax or ShadowGen?
DunMax ships an update every 5 weeks, and ShadowGen every 2 months. Most recently, DunMax was updated on October 1, 2026 and ShadowGen on October 10, 2026.

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