Comparison

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun vs Simple Initiative Tracker

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

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About

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun

This utility app assists players of the Shadowrun tabletop RPG by simulating dice rolls. It supports various editions and mechanics, including advantage/disadvantage and risk dice. The app is ad-free and works offline, making it a convenient tool for gameplay.

Highlights
  • Dice rolling for Shadowrun RPG
  • Supports SR 4/5/6 and Anarchy 2.0
  • Automatic hit and glitch counting
  • Edge roll support (Rule of Six)
  • Anarchy 2.0 mechanics (risk, advantage/disadvantage)
  • Offline functionality
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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SchattenWurf is a dice rolling app for use with the Shadowrun tabletop RPG (4th/5th/6th Edition + Anarchy 2.0). Roll up to 99 dice and automatically count the rolled hits. Also supports Glitches, "Rule of Six" (for Edge rolls) as well as Shadowrun Anarchy 2.0 dice mechanics (advantage/disadvantage, risk dice, risk reduction). The SchattenWurf app does not need an internet connection and is completely ad free! This is an app developed as a passion project for my fellow Shadowrun players. If you find the app helpful please spread the word and feel free to contact me (see Credits Screen in the app for e-mail address). Note: This is not a standalone game app! It is a utility app intended to be used together with the Shadowrun tabletop roleplaying game. Features: - Simple interface - Quick & easy selection of the amount of dice to roll - Enable "Rule of Six", e.g. for rolls using Edge - Shows Glitches and Critical Glitches - Toggle between SR5/SR6 and SR4 rules (i.e. in SR5/SR6 a glitch occurs if MORE than half the dice you rolled show a one; in SR4 a Glitch occurs if HALF OR MORE of the dice rolled come up as 1s) - Support for Anarchy 2.0 with risk dice, risk reduction and advantage/disadvantage rolls - Dice-rolling sounds (Optional) - Automatically sort rolled dice from highest to lowest (Optional)

About

Simple Initiative Tracker

Easily manage combat encounters for role-playing games. Set up parties and NPCs, then track turns without physical aids. Designed by gamers for a streamlined experience.

Highlights
  • Initiative rolling
  • Party setup
  • NPC management
  • Encounter tracking
  • Simple interface
Features
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Simple initiative tracker that fits most modern role-playing games with a initiative roll. The simplicity makes it easy for you to setup your party, add NPCs and then track your encounters easily. Tired of a whiteboard with magnets with player names, or pieces of paper that gets lost? Get ready for the next step in easy initiative management. Made by gamers - for gamers! Tested in battle!

Screenshots

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SchattenWurf for Shadowrun at 100% against Simple Initiative Tracker's 0%. SchattenWurf for Shadowrun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Simple Initiative Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 27.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SchattenWurf for Shadowrun has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SchattenWurf for Shadowrun's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Initiative Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun ships an update every 3 months, Simple Initiative Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SchattenWurf for Shadowrun versus Simple Initiative Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchattenWurf for ShadowrunSimple Initiative Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS27.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel BenkmannFredrik Molnar

Customer experience

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Initiative Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SchattenWurf for Shadowrun

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Initiative Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SchattenWurf for Shadowrun free?
SchattenWurf for Shadowrun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Initiative Tracker free?
Simple Initiative Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SchattenWurf for Shadowrun or Simple Initiative Tracker?
SchattenWurf for Shadowrun is rated higher. SchattenWurf for Shadowrun averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Simple Initiative Tracker averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SchattenWurf for Shadowrun or Simple Initiative Tracker have ads?
Neither SchattenWurf for Shadowrun nor Simple Initiative Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SchattenWurf for Shadowrun or Simple Initiative Tracker?
SchattenWurf for Shadowrun ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Initiative Tracker every 7 months. Most recently, SchattenWurf for Shadowrun was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simple Initiative Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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