Comparison

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop vs Scoreboard Board Games Tools

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

Scoreboard Board Games Tools

Features
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The ultimate companion for every board game. Design custom boards with 25+ powerful tools from dice and card decks to timers, scoreboards, and more. Drag and drop tools onto your board, arrange them freely, and create the perfect setup for any game. Save your layouts and jump straight back in whenever you're ready to play. 25+ Powerful Tools Dice, cards, timers, buzzers, clocks, scoreboards, meters, notes, and much more! Drag. Drop. Play. An intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to build your perfect board in seconds. Save Your Boards Store your layouts and reuse them anytime. Pick up right where you left off. Built for Any Game Customize for your favorite games or invent entirely new ones. Whether you're playing with friends, running a campaign, or prototyping a new game—this app gives you the tools to play your way.

Screenshots

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop4 screens
Scoreboard Board Games Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop at none against Scoreboard Board Games Tools's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Scoreboard Board Games Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop versus Scoreboard Board Games Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncounter+ Virtual TabletopScoreboard Board Games Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (570 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings570 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB38 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperQBITDaniel Cornelis Johannes Maria van Geel

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

Scoreboard Board Games Tools

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

Scoreboard Board Games Tools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop free?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scoreboard Board Games Tools free?
Scoreboard Board Games Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop or Scoreboard Board Games Tools have ads?
Scoreboard Board Games Tools shows ads; Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop does not.

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