Comparison

Muster Army Builder vs Rapid Ingress

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

Head to head
About

Muster Army Builder

Features
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Muster is a fast army-list builder for miniature tabletop wargames. Muster ships empty and imports the community-maintained datasets you already use, so your unit and rules data always comes from your own source — not from us. • Build legal lists — add units, set a points limit, and watch a live budget as you go. • Detachments & enhancements — pick detachments and enhancements with automatic points/slot enforcement. • Import your data — load community dataset files at runtime; nothing is bundled. • Dice roller — D3/D6/D12/D20 with history, for quick in-game rolls. • Collection tracker — record which miniatures you own and their paint status. • Campaign tracker — track your force across a narrative campaign with rank and experience progression. • AI list coaching (Pro) — a read on your list's strengths, weaknesses and swaps, or a plan for a specific opponent. • No account, no sign-up — your lists stay on your device. Muster needs a connection twice: once to download a dataset, and again if you use the AI features, which send only your list text for analysis. Everything else works offline. Muster Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. It unlocks unlimited army lists (free covers one), Rate My List, matchup analysis, and all future Pro features. Not affiliated with, licensed by, or endorsed by any game publisher. For use with your own rulebooks and community data.

About

Rapid Ingress

Plan deployments, measure distances, and check line of sight for tabletop wargames on a digital battlefield. Rehearse setups on accurate terrain layouts and import army lists from other tools. Enhance your pre-game strategy for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Plan unit deployments and formations
  • Accurate distance and line-of-sight measurement
  • Digital 60x44" battlefield
  • Includes 11th Edition 40k terrain layouts
  • Save, share, and import army lists
  • Table setup reference
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Plan smarter. Deploy better. Win more. Rapid Ingress is the tabletop wargaming planning tool for players who want to improve - from local league nights to Grand Tournament prep. Rehearse deployments, settle line-of-sight questions in seconds, and squeeze every inch out of your setup, all on an accurate 60×44" digital battlefield. Use of the Rapid Ingress mobile app requires a subscription ($6/month or $60/year). The web app offers free basic features without one. PLAN DEPLOYMENTS Place unit bases, group units into formations, and test deployment setups for any matchup before game day. MEASURE WITH CERTAINTY Base-to-base and point-to-point distances, threat radii, and true line of sight - know the answer instead of eyeballing it. EVERY 11TH EDITION 40K LAYOUT All current tournament terrain layouts built in. Rehearse the exact tables you'll play on before the event. SAVE, SHARE, IMPORT Save your boards and share them with your group. Import armies from your favorite list-building tools, including the GW app and New Recruit. TABLE SETUP REFERENCE Set up terrain correctly every time with the built-in layout reference. Whether you're chasing your first local win or maximizing a GT run, Rapid Ingress turns pre-game planning into a competitive edge. Rapid Ingress mobile is included with your subscription - sign in with your account to get started. Unofficial fan-made tool. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Games Workshop. Warhammer 40,000 is a trademark of Games Workshop Limited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rapidingress.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Muster Army Builder4 screens
Rapid Ingress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Muster Army Builder at every 3 days against Rapid Ingress's every 2 weeks. Rapid Ingress's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. Muster Army Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rapid Ingress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muster Army Builder ships an update every 3 days, Rapid Ingress every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Muster Army Builder versus Rapid Ingress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuster Army BuilderRapid Ingress
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAMES ROBERT DE RUYTERRapid Ingress

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Muster Army Builder

One-time1
  • Muster Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Rapid Ingress

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Annual$60.001 Year

Questions

Is Muster Army Builder free?
Muster Army Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rapid Ingress free?
Rapid Ingress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Muster Army Builder or Rapid Ingress have ads?
Neither Muster Army Builder nor Rapid Ingress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Muster Army Builder or Rapid Ingress?
Muster Army Builder ships an update every 3 days, and Rapid Ingress every 2 weeks. Most recently, Muster Army Builder was updated on October 28, 2026 and Rapid Ingress on October 24, 2026.

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