Comparison

Random Word Device vs DND Map Maker

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

Head to head
About

Random Word Device

Features
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Random Word Device is a random word generator that feels like a sleek pocket gadget—not another cluttered utility. Press the dial, watch the display roll to the next pick, and run your night from a focused device. 21 word packs Choose from 21 themed packs and mix them however you like. There’s a broad General bank plus vocabulary and party-game sets—Charades, Pictionary, Pictionary Advanced, Catchphrase, Famous People, Movies, Places, Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Food & Drink, Animals, Sports & Games, Music & Instruments, Science & Nature, Occupations, History & Mythology, Technology, Emotions & Feelings, and Around the House—so you can tune the shuffle for family game night, sketch games, acting prompts, or creative writing. Fine-grained control Turn whole packs on or off from the Words tab, then open any pack to toggle individual words—perfect when you want to drop a clue someone always guesses or keep the list appropriate for your group. In Settings, enable or disable Easy, Medium, Hard, and Extreme so the pool matches the room. Optional upcoming word preview helps hosts queue the next round without slowing play. Make it yours Set appearance to light, dark, or match the system. Pick an accent color—green, orange, ice, magenta, or amber—for that terminal-meets-hardware vibe. Prefer a more machined control? Turn on the chrome dial button style. Simple navigation Shuffle for play, Words to curate packs and entries, Settings for behavior and look—everything stays minimal and readable. Ways to use it Charades and drawing games, Catchphrase-style guessing, icebreakers, writing prompts, classroom warm-ups, freestyle raps, or any time you need a fair random word without digging through lists. If you want a compact gadget on your phone that respects your attention—customizable, party-ready, and fun—that’s Random Word Device.

About

DND Map Maker

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The DnD map maker that fits in your pocket. Create dungeon maps and battle maps in minutes, generate entire dungeons with one tap, and build fantasy worlds wherever you are — no account, no subscription, works offline. Whether you're a game master prepping tonight's session or a world builder sketching your next campaign, DND Map Maker gives you a fast, touch-first map creator designed for real tabletop play. BUILD MAPS IN MINUTES • Paint stone, grass, water, lava and more with a swipe • Drag to draw connected walls — with real depth and shadows • 70+ original fantasy assets: doors, chests, thrones, altars, crypts, and more • Character and monster tokens: heroes, skeletons, dragons, golems, giant spiders • Flood-fill entire rooms with one tap • Full undo/redo, layers, and text labels GENERATE COMPLETE DUNGEONS One tap creates a full dungeon — rooms, corridors, doors, treasure, and traps — ready to play or customize. Choose dungeon, cave, crypt, or castle themes at any size and density. TWO ART STYLES Switch any map between crisp Classic tiles and an ink-on-parchment Hand-Drawn style that looks straight out of an old adventure module. Torches and campfires cast real flickering light in both. MADE FOR GAME MASTERS Attach private notes to any object — "the chest is trapped," "the door needs the silver key." Your players never see them: notes stay off every export. A built-in dice roller (D4 to D100) covers quick checks at the table. EXPORT FOR ANY TABLE Share high-resolution maps to Photos, AirDrop, or messages — or export at exact virtual tabletop grid sizes (70 px and 140 px per square) so your battle maps align perfectly in your VTT of choice. YOURS, PRIVATELY Maps save automatically and live only on your device. No account, no sign-up, no data collection. Open the app and start building. From quick encounter maps to sprawling megadungeons — if you've been searching for a map maker for your RPG nights, your world starts here.

Screenshots

Random Word Device4 screens
DND Map Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Random Word Device at 15.1 against DND Map Maker's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Random Word Device versus DND Map Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Word DeviceDND Map Maker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey LearyRobert Lyon

In-app purchases

None

Random Word Device

No in-app purchases

None

DND Map Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random Word Device free?
Random Word Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DND Map Maker free?
DND Map Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Random Word Device or DND Map Maker have ads?
Neither Random Word Device nor DND Map Maker shows ads.

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