Rollune
Choose Pocket Bard if you want polished, ready-made soundscapes you can intensify with one slider. Choose Rollune if you'd rather build your own mix from separate layers and keep dice, characters and presets in the same app.
At a glance
| Rollune | Pocket Bard | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | All-in-one table companion | Atmosphere for tabletop sessions |
| Music | Yes, more in theme packs | Yes, curated themes |
| Ambience | Stack any layers, each with its own level | Themed soundscapes with intensity control |
| Sound effects | Yes, with random variations | Stingers per theme |
| Dice roller | Yes | No |
| Characters and presets | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Price model | Free; optional Premium | Free with in-app purchases and an optional subscription |
Checked September 2026 from each product's public pages. Details may change.
Where Pocket Bard shines
Pocket Bard is built around finished moods. You pick a theme like a dungeon or a haunted swamp, and the app delivers music, ambience and effects that belong together. One control raises the intensity as the scene heats up. For a GM who wants great sound without mixing anything, it's quick and polished.
Where Rollune shines
Rollune treats sound as one part of the table rather than the whole show. You build the mood yourself: rain first, wind when the storm hits, a campfire once the party makes camp, each layer at its own level. Three faders split music, ambience and effects, and a dedicated Soundboard mode turns the screen into a GM's audio deck.
The difference shows mid-session. The same app rolls your dice with advantage, keeps your characters' modifiers ready and replays saved presets, so you're not switching apps between the growl in the dark and the initiative roll.
Choose Rollune if…
- You want dice, characters and sound in one app.
- You like building your own mix from layers.
- You want separate control over music, ambience and effects.
Choose Pocket Bard if…
- You want ready-made themed soundscapes.
- You like controlling intensity with a single slider.
- Audio is the only thing you need on your phone.
Try Rollune's layering in the browser with the free RPG soundboard.
