# Game Master 3.5 Edition vs Dungeon Roller

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Master 3.5 Edition | Dungeon Roller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-35-edition/id859823492/reviews)** | [4.4 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-roller-rpg-generator/id1128036971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion's Den](https://appshunter.io/developer/447965537) | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Master 3.5 Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-35-edition/id859823492)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Dungeon Roller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-roller-rpg-generator/id1128036971)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Elves Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Encounters Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Missions Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Settings Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| SciFi Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Dungeon Roller Generators | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Generators | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*