Yes. Summoning Stone’s subscription costs less than Pocket Bard’s (as of October 2026), and it’s free to download with a free tier. Prices change and vary by region, so check both listings before you decide.
What you get for the money
- Fully customizable scenes, grouped by campaign, so you build exactly what each group needs.
- Access to millions of songs, plus built-in stream-safe tracks.
- Room acoustics. Reverb on a scene’s ambience and effects, saved with the scene.
- One tap, played as saved. Switching scenes needs no adjusting, so the app stays out of your way.
- A TV display for artwork and maps, with weather effects.
- Hands-free control with Siri and Stream Deck.
- Community campaigns, including scenes for adventures like Death House in Curse of Strahd.
What’s free
Both apps are free to download. In Summoning Stone’s free tier you get free sounds, music and effects and up to five scenes. A subscription unlocks the premium library, unlimited scenes, screen mirroring and community campaigns. See what’s free.
Which is better value?
In our view, Summoning Stone is the better value for game masters on Apple devices: a lower-cost subscription with more customization and more features. Pocket Bard’s main advantage is that it’s also on Android and Windows. See the full Summoning Stone vs Pocket Bard comparison or browse more Pocket Bard alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Is Summoning Stone cheaper than Pocket Bard?
Yes. As of October 2026, its subscription costs less than Pocket Bard’s.
Is there a free version?
Yes. Summoning Stone is free to download with a free tier of sounds, music, effects and up to five scenes.
What do I get with a subscription?
The premium library, unlimited scenes, screen mirroring and community campaigns.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. It’s free to download, and free trials are shown on each subscription option.