# Game Master 3.5 Edition

> D&D 3.5 Edition game master tool for encounter management and dice rolling. (iPhone/iPad app by Lion's Den.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-35-edition/id859823492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lion's Den](https://appshunter.io/developer/447965537)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Board, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-35-edition/id859823492/reviews.md

## What is Game Master 3.5 Edition?

Game Master will help you run your Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition game more efficiently.  Setup encounters, track initiative, and roll attacks all in one convenient app.

Features:
- Encounter manager tracks initiative, hp, and all the necessary stats of your monsters and PCs
- Roll attacks, skills, and saving throws with simple tap
- Bestiary includes the basic data of all monsters from the Monster Manual
- Add new monsters using the monster editor
- Keep a campaign log and notes about each encounter
- Rules Quick Reference view to containing DM screen information
- Dice roll calculator lets you roll any dice combo easily
- Easy mode setting: For when your players are struggling and you don't feel like having a TPK, fudge your dice rolls to be lower. The app will roll all dice twice and takes the lower of the two. 

The app is free to download but encounters are limited to a max of 6 combatants. This can be unlocked by purchasing the full version.

## Key features

- Encounter manager (initiative, HP, stats)
- Dice rolling (attacks, skills, saves)
- Monster bestiary and editor
- Campaign log and notes
- Rules quick reference
- Dice roll calculator
- Adjustable dice rolls (easy mode)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-35-edition/id859823492/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dungeon Masters Sidekick Extraordinaire!

*2023-08-29*

This App is So helpful for organizing my thoughts & ideas with placeholders for stories & encounters allowing me to quickly add & fine tune my adventures. I can even add & create more creatures to the already great bestiary & All at a moment’s notice right in my pocket.
I Love It! Worth Every Penny.

### 5/5 — 10/10 would pay more

*2021-03-12*

This is a fantastic app that has made keeping track of encounters, treasure and xp so very easy! It gives more time to enjoy the story and actually role play instead of dragging encounters out. You can even roll initiative, attacks, skill rolls... all on the monsters’ sheets.

I would make 3 suggestions: A prompt to save when going back to prevent lost story, a skull or indicator on the encountered creatures list column on the left (There is one on the individual creatures sheet, but not all fit on screen at once) and a way to donate to further development and fine tune this app.

Enough criticism from me. I thoroughly enjoy Game Master 3.5. It’s the absolute best I’ve tried, and I’ve tried many apps.

### 5/5 — The Best

*2020-11-13*

Keep it coming guys and gals. This makes things run so smooth for me. Keep it updated. Thanks all around. Please UPDATE! Love this app. Always worried at each update that the app may not function.

### 4/5 — Only because...

*2019-12-12*

I do love this app but I am hoping that you will update the bedtiary to include other creatures.

### 5/5 — Great app!!

*2019-10-09*

No more hauling around multiple notebooks and searching for monster stat blocks and loot. It’s all here in one place on the app!

### 5/5 — Great resource for 3.5 GMs

*2019-07-07, version 2.1.2*

I have been using the resource more frequently and enjoy it very much.
I just wish it was available for Android OS also.

### 3/5 — Meh.

*2018-11-06, version 2.1.2*

It is basically a spreadsheet where you have to manually enter in your character sheets and monster stats. The built in spell reference is nice as is the searchable rules. However, not of the calculations are done for you. For example, if you have a character or monster with a masterwork short sword you would have to simple make a typed note in the attack section. Useful and fairly priced. Tbh I would rather pay more for an app that supports all the D20 calculations, has selectable spells in stead of having to type the names and descriptions... etc etc

### 4/5 — Almost Perfect

*2018-08-08, version 2.1.2*

This is possibly my favourite app of all time. If possible, a few things added would give it the boost it needs to be the best app hands down, for all time. Don’t worry curious reader, I won’t leave you high and dry, I will moisten your thirst for knowledge. First lets go with some misses, I’d like a version that allows me access to all 3.5 books, or lets me buy digital copies of them to fill my monster manual up. More classes and yadda yadda yadda. Next, a graph addition, where I can map out my own dungeons, I mean come on, how good would it be if I had the encounter written out, but also had a graph I could pull up so I could do the dimensions on my graph paper spot on? Probably some more things, but my wife is eyeing me up something fierce and I will have to leave you at this. Be good and safe children.

### 5/5 — This app is perfect for DMs

*2018-07-07*

This app has been very helpful as a first time DM. It allows me to have all my notes in one place and I can access them from anywhere.

### 5/5 — Just absolutely fantastic!

*2018-06-15*

I use this app for managing pretty much everything on my campaign. 

From combat, to encounters to overarching of the story to keeping track of treasure, XP, and having reference photos to show my players. 

Seriously, this is a fantastic app.

## Frequently asked questions about Game Master 3.5 Edition

### What does the Game Master 3.5 Edition app do?

This app is designed to help Dungeon Masters run Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition games more efficiently. It allows you to set up encounters, track initiative and character stats, roll dice for attacks and saves, and access a bestiary and quick rules reference.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include an encounter manager that tracks initiative and HP, a dice roller for various game mechanics, a bestiary with monster data, a monster editor, a campaign log for notes, a rules quick reference, and a dice roll calculator. It also offers an 'easy mode' to adjust dice rolls.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, the free version has a limit of 6 combatants per encounter. To unlock unlimited combatants, you can purchase the full version of the app.

### What D&D edition does this app support?

This application is specifically designed for Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition. It includes data and features tailored to this particular edition of the game.

### How does the 'easy mode' feature work?

The 'easy mode' allows the Dungeon Master to adjust dice rolls when players are struggling. When activated, the app will roll all dice twice and use the lower of the two results, effectively making rolls more favorable for the players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2019-09-27

• Fixes for iOS 13

### 2.1.2 — 2017-12-11

Version 2.1.1
• Fix item and monster images in the Compendium
• Fix sharing items with Fight Club app
• Fix swipe to navigate back in Compendium on iPhones

Version 2.1.2
• Fix compendium in split screen views

### 2.1.1 — 2017-12-04

• Fix item and monster images in the Compendium
• Fix sharing items with Fight Club app
• Fix swipe to navigate back in Compendium on iPhones

### 2.1.0 — 2017-11-27

• Added ability to view combatant stats before starting the encounter on iPhones
• Bug fixes

### 2.0.8 — 2017-11-21

• Fix save bug that caused loads to fail
• Fix not able to add Special Abilities to combatants and PCs
• Fix Fight Club PC imports not working
• Compendium content fixes

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