# Random Comics vs Samwise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Comics at none against Samwise's 6. Random Comics also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). Samwise's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support. On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samwise sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Random Comics asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Random Comics against 5.0 for Samwise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samwise has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Comics | Samwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-comics/id882273586/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Stancliff](https://appshunter.io/developer/882273191) | [Estúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561022049) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-comics/id882273586)

Discover a random comic from popular webcomic sources with each use. Tap to reveal hidden alt text or alternative artwork. Long-press to access links to the original comic sources.

**Highlights:** Random comic display, View xkcd, smbc, bunny comics, Tap for alt text, Tap for alt comic, Long-press for original links

**In-app purchases:** none


### Samwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907)

This platform helps you create, manage, and play tabletop role-playing games. It offers tools for building custom RPG systems, interactive maps, and real-time chat for remote or in-person play. Enjoy a paperless gaming experience with seamless syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Create custom RPG systems, Interactive map builder, Real-time chat and dice rolls, Campaign note-taking, Cross-device syncing, Community content library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legendary Edition Offer (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Legendary Edition (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Legendary Edition Offer (Yearly) | $23.99 | per year |
| Legendary Edition (Yearly) | $47.99 | per year |
| LIFETIME Legendary Edition | $59.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME Legendary Edition | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Comics free?

Random Comics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Samwise free?

Samwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Random Comics or Samwise?

Random Comics and Samwise are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.

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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.*