Comparison

Game Master 3.5 Edition vs Dungeon Roller

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

Head to head
About

Game Master 3.5 Edition

Streamline your Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition game sessions. Manage encounters, track player and monster stats, and roll dice with ease. Includes a bestiary, campaign log, and quick reference for DM screen information.

Highlights
  • Encounter manager (initiative, HP, stats)
  • Dice rolling (attacks, skills, saves)
  • Monster bestiary and editor
  • Campaign log and notes
  • Rules quick reference
  • Dice roll calculator
  • Adjustable dice rolls (easy mode)
Features
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Game Master will help you run your Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition game more efficiently. Setup encounters, track initiative, and roll attacks all in one convenient app. Features: - Encounter manager tracks initiative, hp, and all the necessary stats of your monsters and PCs - Roll attacks, skills, and saving throws with simple tap - Bestiary includes the basic data of all monsters from the Monster Manual - Add new monsters using the monster editor - Keep a campaign log and notes about each encounter - Rules Quick Reference view to containing DM screen information - Dice roll calculator lets you roll any dice combo easily - Easy mode setting: For when your players are struggling and you don't feel like having a TPK, fudge your dice rolls to be lower. The app will roll all dice twice and takes the lower of the two. The app is free to download but encounters are limited to a max of 6 combatants. This can be unlocked by purchasing the full version.

About

Dungeon Roller

This app is a powerful random generator for tabletop RPGs and creative writing. It quickly produces unique worlds, characters, creatures, and story elements, eliminating writer's block and enhancing game sessions. Save and share your creations for free.

Highlights
  • Random world generation
  • Character and creature creation
  • Story element generation
  • Save and share creations
  • Sci-fi, fantasy, and western themes
  • Detailed lore and stats
Features
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Dungeon Roller: Your Ultimate RPG Random Generator Calling all Game Masters, Dungeon Masters, and RPG enthusiasts! DungeonRoller is your secret weapon for instant creativity, generating vast worlds, characters, and story elements at the tap of a button. Dive into endless possibilities with quadrillions of unique characters, creatures, encounters, and locations. Whether you're running a sci-fi odyssey, a fantasy epic, or a gritty Western, Dungeon Roller has you covered. With every tap, watch a new world unfold—no more writer's block, no more stale sessions! Limitless World Building - No one builds worlds faster or bigger. From sprawling galaxies to tiny halfling villages, Dungeon Roller instantly generates fully equipped settings, ready to play. Stats, skills, and lore included! Complex Creations Made Simple - Every character, creature, and world is brought to life with rich details: names, skills, solar system data, army unit types, and more. Need a new monster or culture? Just tap. It's that easy. Expand Your Universe - Start by creating planets and solar systems for free. Want even more options? Unlock bundles to generate legendary supervillains, elves, dwarves, orcs, and more iconic characters. Save & Share Your Masterpieces - Instantly save your favorite creations for later or share them with friends—no extra cost. Perfect for All RPG Creators - Whether you’re preparing for a tabletop adventure, crafting a novel, or designing your own game, Dungeon Roller gives you the tools to create unforgettable stories. Unleash your imagination with Dungeon Roller—try it FREE today! And don’t forget to check out Characterize and Genesis, our other generator apps, also available on the App Store. http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Game Master 3.5 Edition4 screens
Dungeon Roller4 screens

Verdict

The call

Game Master 3.5 Edition and Dungeon Roller both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Game Master 3.5 Edition's written reviews are positive against 70% of Dungeon Roller's. Game Master 3.5 Edition also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Game Master 3.5 Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dungeon Roller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Game Master 3.5 Edition against 4.4 for Dungeon Roller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 112 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Game Master 3.5 Edition's written reviews are positive against 70% of Dungeon Roller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Master 3.5 Edition ships an update weekly, Dungeon Roller every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Game Master 3.5 Edition versus Dungeon Roller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Master 3.5 EditionDungeon Roller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better4.4 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better70.3% of reviews
Number of ratings46112 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB295 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLion's DenAlexander Winn

Customer experience

Game Master 3.5 Edition

All ratings45 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.5%

Dungeon Roller

All ratings110 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral16.2%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

Game Master 3.5 Edition

From 46 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great organization tool
  • 🚀 Streamlines combat encounters
  • 💡 All-in-one reference for DMs
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for new DMs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Manual data entry required
  • 🐛 Lacks automated calculations
  • 🐛 Bestiary could be expanded
  • 🐛 Missing some iconic monsters
  • 🐛 Some users experienced data loss

Dungeon Roller

From 112 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for storytelling prompts
  • 💡 Useful for game content creation
  • 🚀 Quick scenario/character generation
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Inspires creativity and fixes writer's block

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons
  • 🐛 Purchases not restoring after phone upgrade
  • 🐛 Accidental purchases difficult to reverse
  • 🐛 Content not accessible after purchase
  • 🐛 Voiceover accessibility issues

Bugs and requests

Game Master 3.5 Edition

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and loses data
  • Cannot upgrade to full version
  • Restore cloud/local data crashes app
  • Default data not found
  • Rules cheat sheet loads very slowly and freezes app

Requested features

20 requests
  • Prompt to save when going back
  • Indicator for encountered creatures
  • Way to donate for development
  • Update bestiary with more creatures
  • Access to all 3.5 books or digital copies
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  • Graph addition for dungeon mapping
  • Random HP roll for multiple monsters
  • Update purchase on newer devices
  • Tab for PCs (not just NPCs)
  • Map-maker tool
  • Option to buy additional monster manuals
  • Experience calculator
  • D&D 5th edition support
  • Filters for CR, etc.
  • Battle grid with terrain features
  • iCloud sync
  • Way for players to sync sheets from Fight Club
  • Tutorial mode
  • Import character sheets from Fight Club app
  • Treasure area

Dungeon Roller

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Purchases not restoring after phone upgrade
  • Purchased add-ons disappeared after phone upgrade
  • Purchased packages not received
  • App making users buy items again on new phone
  • No longer accessible for voiceover users
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  • Editing saved stories overwrites other saved stories
  • Modern encounters name is 'n/a'

Requested features

10 requests
  • More diverse starter content (fantasy, sci-fi, modern mix)
  • Horizontal mode support
  • Ability to delete existing randomizers
  • PC version (downloadable, offline usable)
  • More fantasy races (humans, Tieflings, Dragonborn)
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  • Language generators
  • Fantasy settings to be free
  • Generator for 5e or Pathfinder D&D characters
  • Fix modern encounters showing 'n/a'
  • More generators for the free version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Game Master 3.5 Edition

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
10 purchases

Dungeon Roller

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)$5.991 Month
One-time9
  • Elves Generator$0.99
  • Fantasy Encounters Generator$0.99
  • Fantasy Missions Generator$0.99
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  • Fantasy Settings Generator$0.99
  • Superpower Bundle$3.99
  • SciFi Bundle$4.99
  • Fantasy Bundle$6.99
  • All Dungeon Roller Generators$9.99
  • All Generators$17.99

Questions

Is Game Master 3.5 Edition free?
Game Master 3.5 Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dungeon Roller free?
Dungeon Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Game Master 3.5 Edition or Dungeon Roller?
Game Master 3.5 Edition is rated higher. Game Master 3.5 Edition averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Dungeon Roller averages 4.4 from 112 ratings.
Do Game Master 3.5 Edition or Dungeon Roller have ads?
Neither Game Master 3.5 Edition nor Dungeon Roller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Master 3.5 Edition or Dungeon Roller?
Game Master 3.5 Edition ships an update weekly, and Dungeon Roller every 3 weeks. Most recently, Game Master 3.5 Edition was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dungeon Roller on November 6, 2026.

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