Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop vs Simple Initiative Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Simple Initiative Tracker
Easily manage combat encounters for role-playing games. Set up parties and NPCs, then track turns without physical aids. Designed by gamers for a streamlined experience.
- Initiative rolling
- Party setup
- NPC management
- Encounter tracking
- Simple interface
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Simple initiative tracker that fits most modern role-playing games with a initiative roll. The simplicity makes it easy for you to setup your party, add NPCs and then track your encounters easily. Tired of a whiteboard with magnets with player names, or pieces of paper that gets lost? Get ready for the next step in easy initiative management. Made by gamers - for gamers! Tested in battle!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop at 75% against Simple Initiative Tracker's 0%. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Simple Initiative Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple Initiative Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop has 566 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Simple Initiative Tracker's.
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop ships an update monthly, Simple Initiative Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop | Simple Initiative Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (566 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 566 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QBIT | Fredrik Molnar |
Customer experience
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop
Simple Initiative Tracker
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
Simple Initiative Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- External ScreenFree
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
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- Large Tip$6.99
- Huge Tip$8.99
- Battle Map Support$10.99
Simple Initiative Tracker
No in-app purchases
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