Comparison

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop vs RPG Dice Bag

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

RPG Dice Bag

This app simulates rolling various types of dice commonly used in role-playing games. It features realistic dice sounds, haptic feedback, and a minimalist interface for quick and easy use. Customize your experience with multiple themes and an Apple Watch companion app.

Highlights
  • Simulates all typical RPG dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, d100)
  • Realistic dice rolling sounds
  • Haptic feedback on roll
  • Minimalist and simple interface
  • 10 customizable themes
  • Apple Watch app integration
Features
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Your RPG dice are always within reach. RPG Dice Bag is a fast, tactile dice roller for iPhone and Apple Watch—built for the table. ROLL THE ESSENTIAL RPG DICE d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 and d100 with a single tap. CUSTOM ROLLS & FAVORITES Build any formula: multi-die rolls, modifiers, explode, advantage, keep/drop, wild die, and success counting. Name it, save it, roll it in one tap—attacks, spells, skill checks. See every die in the result breakdown. A TABLE FOR EVERY CAMPAIGN • Papyrus theme always free • A different Pro table free every week • 20 atmospheric themes: fantasy, horror, sci-fi & history • Long-press an unlocked theme to set its Home Screen icon • Realistic dice sounds and haptics on iPhone GO PRO — ONE PURCHASE, FOREVER Unlock custom-roll favorites, the full theme collection, matching icons, and the complete Apple Watch app. Future themes included. No ads. No subscription. Made with care in Barcelona.

Screenshots

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop4 screens
RPG Dice Bag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RPG Dice Bag at 100% against Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop's 75%. RPG Dice Bag also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop's advantage is ratings volume (570 vs 15) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and RPG Dice Bag 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

RPG Dice Bag holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop has 570 ratings behind it against 15, 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 100% of RPG Dice Bag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop ships an update monthly, RPG Dice Bag weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop versus RPG Dice Bag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncounter+ Virtual TabletopRPG Dice Bag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (570 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings570 — better15
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB218 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQBITDavid Llado

Customer experience

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

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

RPG Dice Bag

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

RPG Dice Bag

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
Show 3 more
  • Large Tip$6.99
  • Huge Tip$8.99
  • Battle Map Support$10.99
1 purchases

RPG Dice Bag

One-time1
  • RPG Dice Bag Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop free?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RPG Dice Bag free?
RPG Dice Bag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or RPG Dice Bag?
RPG Dice Bag is rated higher. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop averages 4.4 out of 5 from 570 ratings, while RPG Dice Bag averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or RPG Dice Bag have ads?
Neither Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop nor RPG Dice Bag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or RPG Dice Bag?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop ships an update monthly, and RPG Dice Bag weekly. Most recently, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop was updated on October 26, 2026 and RPG Dice Bag on October 27, 2026.

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