# NPCGen5e vs EncounterBeyond

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EncounterBeyond at 100% against NPCGen5e's 41%. EncounterBeyond also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NPCGen5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EncounterBeyond asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | NPCGen5e | EncounterBeyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npcgen5e/id1268363893/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MieTech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582077993) | [Robert George](https://appshunter.io/developer/934947044) |

## What reviewers say

### NPCGen5e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npcgen5e/id1268363893)

This tool randomly generates non-player characters for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It provides a comprehensive set of details for each NPC, including stats, personality traits, and appearance. Premium features allow for filtering, saving, and exporting generated characters.

**Highlights:** Random NPC generation, Detailed NPC stats, Name, race, and alignment, Mannerisms and flaws, Appearance and voice descriptions, Filter and save NPCs, Export NPCs in various formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piece Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Piece Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


### EncounterBeyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounterbeyond/id1532976671)

This extension seamlessly integrates D&D Beyond dice rolls with the EncounterPlus VTT. It offers direct local connection, automatic host detection, and the ability to send spell and action text via chat. Players can even send random insults when using Vicious Mockery.

**Highlights:** Forward D&D Beyond dice rolls, Direct local connection support, Automatic EncounterPlus host detection, Send spell and action text via chat, Random insult option for Vicious Mockery

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NPCGen5e free?

NPCGen5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EncounterBeyond free?

EncounterBeyond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NPCGen5e or EncounterBeyond have ads?

Neither NPCGen5e nor EncounterBeyond shows ads.

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