Comparison

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop vs DnD 5e Character Keep

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

DnD 5e Character Keep

This app simplifies Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition character management. It offers a character creator, spellbook, inventory, and a built-in handbook with tutorials for new players. Customize your character with custom races and spells, and easily import/export your creations.

Highlights
  • Easy character creator
  • Built-in handbook with tutorials
  • Assisted level up
  • Spellbook with spell slot tracking
  • Customizable inventory
  • Import/Export characters
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A fully customizable D&D character sheet created for the 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons tabletop game. Also includes a spellbook, inventory, assisted level up and character creator, and a built in handbook so it's suitable for new players who are too lazy to read the book and learn the rules. SUITABLE FOR NEWBIES • Easy to use character creator • Built-in handbook with step-by-step tutorials • Assisted level up, that walks you through the level up procedure • Track spells, spell casting and learn new spells FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE • Contains the SRD content, but custom races/spells/feats can be added, so the possibilities are endless EVERYTHING IN ONE APP • Manage your stats, abilities, proficiencies, and more • Inventory with custom items, weight checking and more • Spell book with your known spells, and spell slots tracking • Built in notebook to keep track of your adventures • Feats with descriptions so you don't have to memorize the rules anymore • Import/Export your characters Interested? Just download the app and try it. The free version lets you level up to level 5, and keep 3 characters. *** You have an idea for a new feature? / You found a bug? *** Just drop me an email, I'm happy to hear every new idea and feedback.

Screenshots

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop4 screens
DnD 5e Character Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop at 75% against DnD 5e Character Keep's 27%. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (566 vs 14). DnD 5e Character Keep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DnD 5e Character Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop has 566 ratings behind it against 14, 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 27% of DnD 5e Character Keep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop ships an update monthly, DnD 5e Character Keep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop versus DnD 5e Character Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncounter+ Virtual TabletopDnD 5e Character Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (566 ratings) — better2.8 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings566 — better14
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB100 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQBITFanni Putnoczki

Customer experience

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

All ratings566 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative16.0%

DnD 5e Character Keep

All ratings14 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral50.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral53.3%
Negative20.0%

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

DnD 5e Character Keep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • 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
1 purchases

DnD 5e Character Keep

One-time1
  • Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop free?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DnD 5e Character Keep free?
DnD 5e Character Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or DnD 5e Character Keep?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is rated higher. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while DnD 5e Character Keep averages 2.8 from 14 ratings.
Do Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or DnD 5e Character Keep have ads?
Neither Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop nor DnD 5e Character Keep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or DnD 5e Character Keep?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop ships an update monthly, and DnD 5e Character Keep every 2 months. Most recently, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop was updated on October 16, 2026 and DnD 5e Character Keep on October 2, 2026.

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