Comparison

Construct for 5e vs Dice Roller Calculator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Build and track encounters
  • Manage initiative
  • Track monster HP and conditions
  • Includes SRD 5.1 monsters and spells
  • Open source development
Features
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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.

About

Dice Roller Calculator

This app functions as a digital dice roller, allowing users to simulate dice rolls for various games and calculations. It supports complex mathematical expressions and includes modifiers for popular tabletop role-playing games.

Highlights
  • Digital dice simulation
  • Mathematical expression support
  • Dice modifiers for RPGs
  • Pocket dice roller
  • Supports 5e mechanics
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Whether you forgot your bag of dice at home or just like to have a dice roller in your pocket, this Dice Roller Calculator has you covered. It supports embedding dice rolls into simple or complex mathematic expressions. Dice mechanics of some of the most popular tabletop role playing games such as 5e are supported by a wide range of dice modifiers.

Screenshots

Construct for 5e4 screens
Dice Roller Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dice Roller Calculator at 100% against Construct for 5e's 64%. Dice Roller Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). Construct for 5e's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and ads 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. Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dice Roller Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Dice Roller Calculator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Construct for 5e versus Dice Roller Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruct for 5eDice Roller Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.615.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThomas VisserSynapptic Labs LLC

Customer experience

Construct for 5e

All ratings43 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

Dice Roller Calculator

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Construct for 5e

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Dice Roller Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construct for 5e free?
Construct for 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dice Roller Calculator free?
Dice Roller Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Construct for 5e or Dice Roller Calculator have ads?
Neither Construct for 5e nor Dice Roller Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construct for 5e or Dice Roller Calculator?
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dice Roller Calculator every 6 months. Most recently, Construct for 5e was updated on September 22, 2026 and Dice Roller Calculator on September 29, 2026.

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