Construct for 5e vs Simple Initiative Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Construct for 5e
This app assists Dungeon Masters in running Dungeons & Dragons sessions by helping them build and track encounters, including initiative, monster HP, and conditions. It offers a clean interface to manage session details, allowing DMs to focus on the story and players. All monsters and spells from the SRD 5.1 are included.
- Build and track encounters
- Manage initiative
- Track monster HP and conditions
- Includes SRD 5.1 monsters and spells
- Open source development
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Construct is the easy to use companion app for Dungeon Masters of D&D, the greatest table top role playing game. It helps you build & track encounters including initiative, monster hp, conditions and more. With its clean design, Construct is the perfect DM side-kick during sessions. Let it track encounter details, so you can keep your eyes on the players and your mind on the story. Construct comes with all monsters and spells from the SRD 5.1, licensed under the Open Gaming License. Construct is open source. Follow along with the development at https://github.com/Thomvis/Construct.
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.
- Initiative rolling
- Party setup
- NPC management
- Encounter tracking
- Simple interface
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Construct for 5e at 64% against Simple Initiative Tracker's 0%. Construct for 5e also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Simple Initiative Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Initiative Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Construct for 5e holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construct for 5e has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Construct for 5e's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Initiative Tracker's.
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Initiative Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Construct for 5e | Simple Initiative Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (46 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Visser | Fredrik Molnar |
Customer experience
Construct for 5e
Simple Initiative Tracker
In-app purchases
Construct for 5e
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Simple Initiative Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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