Comparison

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop vs DiceCraft

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

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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

DiceCraft

Features
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The ultimate dice rolling companion for board game nights, tabletop RPGs, and casual gaming. Whether you're battling for continents in Risk, rolling for initiative in Dungeons & Dragons, or enjoying family game night with Yahtzee, DiceCraft delivers a premium dice rolling experience right in your pocket. COMPLETE DICE COLLECTION Roll any combination from 1 to 6 dice simultaneously. Choose from all standard polyhedral dice: D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20, and D100. Perfect for any game system or house rules. INSTANT GAME PRESETS Jump straight into your favorite games with one tap: - Yahtzee: 5 six-sided dice ready to roll - Monopoly: Classic 2D6 for moving around the board - D&D: Single D20 for attacks, saves, and skill checks - Risk: Dedicated battle mode (see below!) - Backgammon: Traditional 2D6 setup - Craps: Casino-style pair of dice RISK BATTLE MODE - A DiceCraft Exclusive Tired of hunting for red and white dice during Risk battles? Our dedicated Risk mode handles everything: - Attackers roll 1-3 red dice - Defenders roll 1-2 white dice - Automatic highest-to-highest comparison - Ties correctly go to the defender - Clear visual results show casualties instantly No more arguments. No more miscounts. Just fast, fair battles. SHAKE TO ROLL Simply shake your device for that satisfying real-dice feeling. Motion sensors detect your shake and send the dice tumbling across the screen. BEAUTIFUL & RESPONSIVE - Stunning gradient backgrounds - Smooth 3D dice animations - Satisfying haptic feedback on every roll - Classic dot patterns on D6 dice - Color-coded polyhedral dice for easy reading PERFECT FOR - Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder players - Risk, Catan, and Monopoly enthusiasts - Yahtzee and Farkle fans - Backgammon and Craps players - Teachers and educators using dice for math games - Anyone who forgot their dice at home Never cancel game night because someone forgot the dice. DiceCraft is always ready to roll. Download now and let the games begin!

Screenshots

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop4 screens
DiceCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop at Free against DiceCraft's $0.99. DiceCraft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is free to download; DiceCraft costs $0.99 up front. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DiceCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop versus DiceCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncounter+ Virtual TabletopDiceCraft
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (570 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings570 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQBITNavid Gooranourimi

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

DiceCraft

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
None

DiceCraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop free?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DiceCraft free?
DiceCraft costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or DiceCraft have ads?
Neither Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop nor DiceCraft shows ads.

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