# Encounter for DD5 > Automated D&D 5e encounter generator with monster database. (iPhone/iPad app by Philippe Charlot.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounter-for-dd5/id952318117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Philippe Charlot](https://appshunter.io/developer/366820592) - Category: Entertainment, Games - Price: Free - Rating: 1.17/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.1 · 2 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-12-30 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounter-for-dd5/id952318117/reviews.md ## What is Encounter for DD5? An ecounter generator for your games of DnD 5. You can automatically create your encounters depending on the difficulty you want, the level of your group and its size. The encounters are created using the guidelines in Dungeon Master's Guide and select the monsters based upon their affinities. You can manually add and remove monsters from the encounters. To help you choose the monsters, you can search a database of hundreds of monsters based on specific criteria (CR, XP, alignment, type) and easily add them to the encounter. Once your encounter is ready, you can send it by e-mail. ## Key features - Automatic encounter generation - Difficulty, level, and size customization - Monster selection based on affinities - Manual monster addition/removal - Searchable monster database - Email encounter sharing ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounter-for-dd5/id952318117/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Just an ad farm *2018-08-27, version 1.01* Popped no less than 5 ads in the first 30 seconds of use. Couldn't uninstall fast enough. ### 1/5 — Ad after ad. *2018-06-23, version 1.01* June 22,2018- It popped up the app store over and over again since I tried it, everytime I closed it and went back and it IMMEDIATELY sent me back to something else's app page. I don’t mind supporting an app with ads but that was ridiculous! Better off using anything else. Don’t waste your time or phone space on something there are better versions of. ### 1/5 — Garbage! *2018-05-26, version 1.01* Goes to App Store over and over again. You can’t even get an encounter generated before it does it. Unusable, undesirable, don’t waste your time even trying it! This garbage app deserves a zero star rating but one is as low as it goes. ### 1/5 — Scam *2017-05-13, version 1.01* The free version of this app will repeatedly open the App Store and becomes unusable. ### 2/5 — Keeps going to App Store *2015-08-27, version 1.01* Biggest issue is that the app randomly tosses you into the App Store even if you are not touching the screen. That needs fixing. Lesser issue is that the encounters generated seem limited. I generated an encounter for a party of 2 about 10 times, each was a single monster at the higher CR range. ### 4/5 — Ma review *2015-07-14, version 1.0* Hey, this is that guy. This app is pretty good. It makes good encounters and should help newcomers to DnD. However you need to have bought the books. Sorry, but you need the books to play. This app is for those who struggle thinking of good encounters. It is random, so you have to make the effort in adventure creation. The adds are often and unforgiving, so buy it if you like it. I gave it four stars because it is a great app, but the adds killed my pet fly. It wasn't age, he was only 2 months old. I have one last thing to say abo ### 1/5 — Great idea, bad execution *2015-01-22, version 1.0* This is a suggestion app, calculating encounters based on party size and desired difficulty. I was excited. However, this app doesn't have any monster stats, it refers to the monster manual page. If it had stats, this would be a five star app, the calculator feature is brilliant, and it could save loads of time. I would even pay for the ad free because the ads are annoying enough and the app would be used a enough to justify the price. As is, there are better apps that are ad free, free versions that are more useful ## Frequently asked questions about Encounter for DD5 ### What is Encounter for DD5? Encounter for DD5 is a free application designed to automatically generate encounters for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition games. It helps Dungeon Masters by creating balanced challenges based on party size and level. ### How does Encounter for DD5 generate encounters? The app uses guidelines from the Dungeon Master's Guide to create encounters. You can specify the difficulty, party level, and size, and it will suggest monsters, allowing for manual adjustments. ### Can I customize the monsters in an encounter? Yes, you can manually add or remove monsters from any generated encounter. The app also features a searchable database of hundreds of monsters to help you find specific creatures. ### What criteria can I use to search for monsters? You can search the monster database using criteria such as Challenge Rating (CR), Experience Points (XP), alignment, and monster type. This makes it easy to find monsters that fit your specific encounter needs. ### Can I share the encounters I create? Once an encounter is ready, you can send it via email directly from the application. This is useful for sharing encounter details with other players or for your own reference. ### What devices does Encounter for DD5 support? Encounter for DD5 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system. ### What is the age rating for Encounter for DD5? The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating indicates general content appropriateness. ### When was Encounter for DD5 last updated? The latest version of Encounter for DD5 was released on July 28, 2015. The app was initially released on December 30, 2014. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.01 — 2015-07-28 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - minor bug fixes ## More apps by Philippe Charlot - [Free Dices For RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-dices-for-rpg/id381794240) - [FreeHitPointForRPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freehitpointforrpg/id417184650) - [Names for RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/names-for-rpg/id422080008) - [Encounter Generator (D&D 4)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounter-generator-d-and-d-4/id438046369) - [Story Telling Character Sheet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-telling-character-sheet/id486108798) - [Aurebesh Writer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurebesh-writer/id513095741) All apps by Philippe Charlot: https://appshunter.io/developer/366820592 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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