Game Master 5th Edition vs MapMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Game Master 5th Edition
This tool simplifies running tabletop role-playing games by managing combat, building encounters, and tracking campaign progress. It offers a comprehensive compendium of game content and integrates with other player tools.
- Combat Tracker
- Encounter Builder
- Creature Builder/Scaler
- DM Screen
- Campaign Manager
- Dice Roller
- Compendium
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Take command of your Dungeons & Dragons game with Game Master 5th Edition. This DM tool makes building a campaign easy and takes a lot of the hassle of out of running a game so that you can focus on more important things. Combat Tracker. Roll initiative, track hit points and conditions, view monster stat blocks, and roll attacks, all in an easy to use interface. No need to flip through the Monster Manual or roll and add up a bunch of dice.You’ll be able to leave your books at home because Game Master has what you’ll need. Encounter Builder. Quickly put together an encounter, including one with randomly generated enemies. The encounter analyzer calculates the difficulty so that you won’t accidentally TPK the party. Creature Builder/Scaler. Easily create a new creature or modify an one. Specify a few stats, such as challenge rating, ability scores, hit dice, etc… and the app will auto generate the rest of the numbers and text for you. DM Screen. The rules reference view lets you quickly look up rules, tables, etc. This view is completely customizable and can even include links to external websites. Campaign Manager. Split your campaign into adventures, each with their own sets of characters and encounters. Also keep notes and a treasure items that you can send out to your players. Dice Roller. All of your stats and attacks can be rolled with a tap of a button. Also included is dice calculator that allows you to input a custom roll. Need to roll 1d20 + 6d9 + Constitution modifier? Game Master has what you need. Compendium. A customizable compendium of content that by default includes all of the races, classes, backgrounds, feats, equipment, spells, and the monsters from the System Reference Document 5.1. This does not contain all of the official content from the books so you'll have to input any missing. To make adding easier, there is an Import feature through which you can type/copy content on your PC then transfer the file into the compendium. Fan made files are also available for download, so search online. Fight Club Integration. Players using the Fight Club 5th Edition app can send their characters to you in the form of an importable file so you can quickly include them in any campaign. Compatibility. This app is designed to be played with D&D 5e, but many elements of it can be used for other tabletop RPGs, such as D&D 3.5e and Pathfinder RPG. And of course, because everything can be completely customized, any homebrewed content is also possible. Premium Version. The app is free to download, but you are limited creating a single campaign with one adventure and up to three encounters. Upgrading to the premium version with the in-app purchase will remove these restrictions.
MapMe
Design immersive battle maps for Dungeons & Dragons with this intuitive map maker. Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil support, it allows for offline creation and importing of custom assets. Regular updates and a user-driven roadmap ensure continuous improvement.
- Custom battle map creation
- Designed for Dungeon Masters
- Apple Pencil support
- Import Dungeondraft assets
- User-friendly interface
- Offline mode
- Regular updates
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Create Stunning DnD Battle Maps with MapMe – The Ultimate DnD Map Maker MapMe is the perfect DnD map maker for Dungeon Masters and Game Masters who want to build immersive Dungeons & Dragons battle maps with ease. Whether you’re designing a battlemap for your next session or crafting detailed worlds, MapMe gives you the tools to bring your vision to life. Why Choose MapMe? - Powerful DnD Map Maker – Create custom battle maps effortlessly. - Designed for Dungeon Masters & Game Masters – Build Dungeons & Dragons worlds your way. - Optimized for iPad – Smooth, intuitive experience with Apple Pencil support. - Import Dungeondraft Assets – Use your favorite mapmaker resources. - User-Friendly Interface – Fast, efficient, and easy-to-use map maker tools. - Offline Mode – Design battle maps anytime, anywhere. - Regular Updates – New features based on user feedback. - Interactive Roadmap – Vote for the features you want next. Built for RPG Players & Dungeon Masters As a passionate Dungeon Master, I created MapMe to make DnD map making simple, powerful, and fun. Whether you’re building an epic battlemap or designing a new Dungeons & Dragons setting, MapMe is your go-to map maker. Download MapMe today and start crafting DnD battle maps that bring your adventures to life!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Game Master 5th Edition at none against MapMe's shown. Game Master 5th Edition also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 58%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 26). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Game Master 5th Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MapMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Game Master 5th Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Master 5th Edition has 1.6K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Game Master 5th Edition's written reviews are positive against 58% of MapMe's.
Game Master 5th Edition ships an update every 9 days, MapMe every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Game Master 5th Edition | MapMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.5 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews — better | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 333 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lion's Den | Ferdinand Werner |
Customer experience
Game Master 5th Edition
MapMe
Bugs and requests
Game Master 5th Edition
Reported bugs
3 issues- Disappearing custom content after updates
- Initiative tracking issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding NPCs
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add custom spells, monsters, and abilities
- Better integration with other D&D apps (e.g. Fight Club)
- Improved campaign management and note-taking features
- Random encounter generator
- Mapping and visual tools
MapMe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Game Master 5th Edition
- Premium Version$2.99
MapMe
- MapMe Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
- MapMe Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- MapMe Plus - Infinity$149.99
Questions
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