Construct for 5e vs Crit Happens
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.
Crit Happens
This straightforward dice roller is designed for simplicity and reliability. Easily roll one or multiple dice, apply modifiers, and even use unconventional dice types. Unlock advanced customization options to perfect your dice-rolling experience.
- Roll one or multiple dice
- Add modifiers
- Support for unconventional dice
- Multiple rolls
- Customization options
- Straightforward interface
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This humble dice roller is crafted for simplicity. Choose from the trusty dice of your trade, roll one or many, add modifiers as needed, roll multiple times, or even summon a die with an unconventional number of sides. Straightforward and reliable, just as any adventurer would need. Seek to tailor your journey to your own design? Aquire the Tinker's Token to unlock a realm of customization and control in the Tinker's Workshop, where your dice-rolling experience is yours to perfect. "Really cool, I'm using it on my phone. I like it a lot." — Mike "Sly Flourish" Shea
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crit Happens at 100% against Construct for 5e's 64%. Crit Happens also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Crit Happens sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Crit Happens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Construct for 5e's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crit Happens's.
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Crit Happens every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Construct for 5e | Crit Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (46 ratings) | 4.9 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | Thomas Visser | Jonathan Peacher |
Customer experience
Construct for 5e
Crit Happens
In-app purchases
Construct for 5e
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Crit Happens
- Small Tip$0.99
- Tinker's Token$1.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
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- Large Tip$4.99
- Giant Tip$9.99
