Yes, it’s free to download on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and the free tier is enough to run real games. A subscription unlocks the premium library and extras.
What’s free
- Free sounds, music and effects. More than 20 ambient soundscapes and more than 50 sound effects at the time of writing, plus free built-in music for all styles.
- Up to five scenes. Enough for a one-shot or the first part of a campaign.
- Layered scenes. Mix music, ambience and effects in a scene and switch with one tap.
- A demo with no account. You can try the app without creating an account.
See exactly which sounds are free and which ambience is free.
What needs a subscription
- The premium part of the library: most of the ambient sounds, sound effects and music tracks.
- More than five scenes.
- Screen mirroring, which puts artwork and maps on a TV.
- Downloading community campaigns, including scenes for adventures like Death House in Curse of Strahd.
Free trials are shown on each subscription option, so you can see what’s on offer before you pay.
A note on Apple Music
You can bring your own music in through Apple Music playlists. That needs your own Apple Music subscription, separate from Summoning Stone’s.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free version of Summoning Stone?
Yes. It’s free to download, with a free tier of sounds, music, effects and up to five scenes.
Do I need an account to try it?
No. You can demo the app without creating an account.
Is Summoning Stone’s music free?
The free tier includes built-in music tracks. The rest of the music library needs a subscription.
Can I run a whole campaign for free?
You can run a one-shot or a short campaign within five scenes. Longer campaigns need a subscription.
Is it cheaper than other D&D audio apps?
As of October 2026, its subscription costs less than Pocket Bard’s and Syrinscape’s. See Summoning Stone vs Pocket Bard.