# epicGM > Digital DM screen, compendium, and battlemap for RPGs. (iPhone/iPad app by Stanley Sison.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicgm/id1292118031 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stanley Sison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118863172) - Category: Games, Productivity, Board, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 99 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 237 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-11-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicgm/id1292118031/reviews.md ## What is epicGM? epicGM is a digital dm screen, compendium and battlemap for your RPG needs. DM Notes Create DM notes, add maps and images and quick links to monsters. Notes also allow you to create Random Tables that add rolled encounters to combat. Combat Tracker Easily tracks PC and Monsters health and initiative. The combat tracker allows you to quickly view monsters stats and roll attack and damage dice. Compendium Offers a quick look up allowing you to search for anything from the compendium by name. Battlemap Run combat by loading images as a battle map. Add PC and Monster tokens and quickly assign AOE damage with Dice Nodes. XML and Dropbox Support Import and export compendiums or campaign notes via XML. Also supports FightClub PC xmls In-App Purchase The App is free to download but you are limited to 3 campaigns with 3 adventures each. In-App purchases unlock additional features and perks. *The app only comes with open 5e content and you will need to import or add additional content. ## Key features - Digital DM notes with maps and images - Combat tracker for health and initiative - Quick compendium lookup - Interactive battlemap with tokens - XML and Dropbox support for data import/export ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium | $2.99 | one-time | | Premium | $2.99 | one-time | | Map Tool Addon | $2.99 | one-time | | Medium Donation | $2.99 | one-time | | Large Donation | $4.99 | one-time | | Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time | | BGM Atmosphere | $1.99 | one-time | | BGM Combat | $1.99 | one-time | | BGM Location | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicgm/id1292118031/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Looks like what I need *2023-04-05, version 2.1.5* Unfortunately I can't buy the map addon (the button just bounces and does nothing) and this isn't useful without tokens. ### 1/5 — I don’t know what’s happening *2022-09-13, version 2.1.5* It is not going to my Home Screen ### 2/5 — Way too difficult to use *2022-08-02, version 2.1.5* Even with the tutorial it is very difficult to understand what to do, and importing anything is an annoying process. I should be able to import images and other files directly from my phone, I shouldn’t need to use dropbox. ### 5/5 — Great potential but getting there *2022-06-18, version 2.1.5* Edit: I’ve been able to learn much more about this app now, and have been successful using it in a number of my D&D games. Yes there are still some User Interface issues, but you can usually work around them. Along with a few limitations that I wish were either not there are less restrictive… but all in I’m getting on with it much better now. This looks to be a possible replacement for Roll20 online battle maps and play. But it’s not finished, not very intuitive, often asks for input but not able to do so (I.e. just wanted to add some goblins to the map I had created and showed me a pop up that I could not change from blank, which added 0 goblins!) And the tutorial videos don’t work, just a blank blue square! Another seems like it has something, app, but simply falls short, I can only hope the developer puts more time into it to make it a function app that will attract more users… ### 4/5 — Cool but a little tedious… *2021-05-21, version 2.1.3* This app seems cool enjoyable and helpful and I honestly want to use it as soon as possible, but but there are two small parts that are actually big in the game. The Spell/weapon area and the maps. It would be extremely helpful if all the spells and weapons were already built in with the app and all we have to do is choose the ones each player had, but we don’t have that we have to enter each one individually part by part. And about the maps, you don’t necessarily have to make this feature but it would be very helpful to have premade maps in the app. I am an experienced DM and player and don’t really have the creativity yet to make my own maps it’ll be very helpful if I had some preview of what other labs look like and were able to use them. Or maybe if we just had a tavern or a lake or something or somewhere important, but again it’s not very necessary. ### 2/5 — ???? *2020-10-16, version 2.1.3* I really don’t know how to work this. it seems like it could be quite useful when I figure out how to use it, but I haven’t a clue. ### 4/5 — Extremely Well Done *2020-08-30, version 2.0.1* This app is indeed very useful for both my national and international community, it not only allows me to address all campaigns I’m running but I can do it whilst I’m out as the movements and actions of the party are done in real time. As a writer and illustrator I can appreciate the time and effort put into this, it is also handy to have an updatable compendium, I would have liked to see Volos Guide and the PHB in there as well to help new players but never the less, it is a well thought out app. As a professional DM I can not endorse this enough, I very much look forward to your future updates. ### 5/5 — Gut *2020-08-16* Gut ### 1/5 — Way too hard to figure out *2020-07-18, version 2.0.1* I don’t get how to do anything, the app is not easy to understand and all, I would like it if you made things easier to understand, I would say how, but I don’t even understand enough to even know how to do it, and I am an A Honnor Role student. ### 3/5 — Another go (again) *2020-06-21, version 2.0.1* About a year ago I set out to have my games run solely on iPad. Currently I have found two amazing combined apps. First, Encounter + is not one of my favored because of the subscription they added for a fully purchased app. The interface is far from being user friendly and it has a poor version of a map creator the is difficult to manage. It decent but not close to be being a good app. The unsupported Battle Maps 2, still works on iOS 13. Great for map building but spreading a floor image is nearly impossible and tedious. The controls of characters could be improved such as Encounter+ but is my go to for maps and supports imaging to tv with a players view for free. Game Master5 is intimate for a GM except it’s missing the map feature. It allows for initiative tracking, images, handouts, editing items creatures, etc. before I start this trial again, I got to say I’m a bit excited as I knew there was potential from when they first started. I’ll further my review as I utilize the tool. And so I’m here again, seems like the map is taking precedence however the tools, with a tutorial, are still not very user friendly. Having created a campaign I can’t even find where to add chapters. Then there’s encounters. I’ll give it a longer wait before purchases, I will admit somethings are very useful but I don’t want to invest in inputting tons of infor just to have an app I can’t use. Ah and the interface won’t fully show on an iPhone XR. ## Frequently asked questions about epicGM ### What does epicGM do? epicGM functions as a digital tool for tabletop role-playing games. It provides a digital DM screen, a compendium for quick lookups, and a battlemap for managing combat encounters. It also includes features for tracking player and monster health, initiative, and rolling dice. ### What are the key features of epicGM? Key features include creating DM notes with maps and images, a combat tracker to manage initiative and health, a compendium for searching game content, and a battlemap for running combat with tokens and AOE damage. It also supports importing and exporting campaign data via XML and Dropbox. ### How much does epicGM cost? The app is free to download and use, but it has limitations on the number of campaigns and adventures you can manage. Additional features and perks can be unlocked through in-app purchases. ### What content does epicGM come with? The app only comes with open 5e content. Users will need to import or add additional content themselves to expand the compendium and use it for specific game systems or modules. ### Can I use epicGM for different RPG systems? While the app comes with open 5e content, its import and export features, including support for FightClub PC XMLs, suggest it can be adapted for other systems if the content is provided in a compatible format. Users will need to manually add or import content for non-5e games. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.5 — 2021-12-08 Minor Bug Fixes. Updated the API to restore previous purchases. Fixed issues with importing FC XML ### 2.1.3 — 2020-10-09 2.1.2 Pathfinder 2 The update brings PF2 support with all the same tools afforded to 5e. Additional Fixes for PF2 support. ### 2.1.2 — 2020-09-14 The update brings PF2 support with all the same tools afforded to 5e. Fixed an issue with opening the browser for compendium import Added support for phones with Notches. Fixed an issue with Dropbox Upload/Download Minor bug fixes ### 2.1.1 — 2020-09-01 Added Pathfinder 2 support Fixes: Fixed an issue with Tablet version not allowing access to browser/gallery Added support for phones with Notches. Fixed an issue with Dropbox Upload/Download Minor bug fixes ### 2.1 — 2020-08-31 Added Pathfinder 2 support Fixes: Fixed IAP purchase status Added support for phones with Notches. 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