Comparison

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop vs PIP Compass LT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

This app empowers Game Masters to run immersive tabletop RPG sessions. It offers tools for tracking player stats, managing encounters, and utilizing battle maps with various customization options. Enhance your game with features like initiative tracking, a random encounter generator, and support for multiple RPG systems.

Highlights
  • Support for multiple RPG systems
  • Initiative, health, and condition tracking
  • Random encounter generator
  • Battle map tools with Fog of War
  • Dice roller and roll tables
  • Content import/export
  • External display support
Features
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Encounter+ is a system-agnostic virtual tabletop and toolkit for Game Masters. Download game-system packages for D&D 5e, Daggerheart, Pathfinder and other tabletop RPGs from the in-app public repository. Track initiative and hit points, look up monsters and spells, and run battle maps with fog of war, line of sight and dynamic lighting on iPad and iPhone. Start free with initiative tracking, encounter building, campaigns, a searchable library and dice rolls. Unlock battle maps with a one-time purchase, or subscribe to Premium for battle maps, remote play and animated effects. No ads, ever. Free Features: • Downloadable game-system packages from the in-app public repository • D&D 5e and Daggerheart packages include system definitions and System Reference Document (SRD) content • Pathfinder package includes the system definition only • Initiative, health, experience, and condition tracking • Random encounter generator and difficulty calculator • Searchable library for monsters, magic items, spells and your own content • Bookmarks, quick search, and customizable shortcuts • Campaigns, modules and asset packs • Rich page content editor • Dice roller and roll tables • Content import/export • iPad Multitasking, split screen, and drag & drop • External display support via AirPlay • No ads—ever Battle Maps — One-Time Purchase: • Tokens, auras, tiles, and spell areas of effect • Square, hex, and custom grid options • Fog of War and dynamic lighting, with bright and dim lights, token vision and multiple wall types • Apple Pencil drawing tools • Animated video backgrounds Premium — Optional Subscription: • Includes all Battle Map features while subscribed • 3D dice roller with multiple themes and styles • Animated tiles, auras, and spell effects • Weather effects including rain, snow, and fog • Built‑in web server with Remote Play Information about subscriptions: • Eligible subscribers can try Premium free for one week. • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Premium features remain available while your monthly or yearly subscription is active. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. • Read our terms of service (https://encounter.plus/terms) and privacy policy (https://encounter.plus/privacy-policy) for more information.

About

PIP Compass LT

Navigate your surroundings with a themed compass, angle finder, and flashlight. This utility app helps you find your way, especially in challenging environments. An optional map feature is also included.

Highlights
  • Themed compass
  • Angle finder
  • Flashlight
  • Map functionality
  • Fallout aesthetic
Features
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PIP LT [Peripherals In Phone Light] will help you traverse the wastelands using the built in compass. But wait, there's more! If you act now, you'll also get an angle finder, flashlight, and a map to boot! So with this app on your device, grab your favorite cola and head for the high ground to avoid the fallout! To remove the ads, upgrade to better performing Apple Maps, and get Landscape & Cosplay modes, please consider switching to "Pip-Toy" which is version 2 of the PIP Compassapp.

Screenshots

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop4 screens
PIP Compass LT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PIP Compass LT at none against Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop's 7. PIP Compass LT also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (87% vs 75%). Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PIP Compass LT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIP Compass LT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop has 570 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 87% of PIP Compass LT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop ships an update monthly, PIP Compass LT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop versus PIP Compass LT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncounter+ Virtual TabletopPIP Compass LT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (570 ratings)4.8 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings570 — better63
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB17 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQBITSinime

Customer experience

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

All ratings568 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative16.0%

PIP Compass LT

All ratings59 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Map display issues on external screens
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Inability to restore previous purchases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to duplicate monsters
  • Lair actions for custom monsters
  • Integrated character sheet management
  • Improved map import and editing tools
  • Dice rolling and sound effects

PIP Compass LT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$6.99
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  • Huge Tip$8.99
  • Battle Map Support$10.99
None

PIP Compass LT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop free?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIP Compass LT free?
PIP Compass LT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or PIP Compass LT?
PIP Compass LT is rated higher. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop averages 4.4 out of 5 from 570 ratings, while PIP Compass LT averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.
Do Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or PIP Compass LT have ads?
PIP Compass LT shows ads; Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop does not.
Which is updated more often, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or PIP Compass LT?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop ships an update monthly, and PIP Compass LT every 4 months. Most recently, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop was updated on November 2, 2026 and PIP Compass LT on November 3, 2026.

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