# Construct for 5e vs Game Master Helper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game Master Helper at none against Construct for 5e's 3. Game Master Helper also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Construct for 5e's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (46 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Game Master Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Construct for 5e holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construct for 5e has 46 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Construct for 5e's written reviews are positive against 67% of Game Master Helper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Game Master Helper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construct for 5e | Game Master Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construct-for-5e/id1490015210/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-helper/id6446502181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Visser](https://appshunter.io/developer/445067882) | [MobileMarketResearch Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441697948) |

## What reviewers say

### Construct for 5e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construct-for-5e/id1490015210)

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.

**Highlights:** Build and track encounters, Manage initiative, Track monster HP and conditions, Includes SRD 5.1 monsters and spells, Open source development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Game Master Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-helper/id6446502181)

This app assists Game Masters by providing customizable reference materials and generating random elements like characters, loot, and encounters for tabletop role-playing games. It allows users to edit existing tables, create their own, and share them, working entirely offline with any TTRPG.

**Highlights:** Random character, loot, and encounter generation, Customizable tables, Offline functionality, Table sharing and importing, Support for various TTRPGs

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construct for 5e free?

Construct for 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Game Master Helper free?

Game Master Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Construct for 5e or Game Master Helper?

Construct for 5e is rated higher. Construct for 5e averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Game Master Helper averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Construct for 5e or Game Master Helper have ads?

Neither Construct for 5e nor Game Master Helper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construct for 5e or Game Master Helper?

Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and Game Master Helper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Construct for 5e was updated on August 24, 2026 and Game Master Helper on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*