# Construct for 5e vs Encounter Majordomo

The clearest difference is rating: Encounter Majordomo at 5.0 against Construct for 5e's 4.6. Construct for 5e's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Encounter Majordomo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Encounter Majordomo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.

Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Encounter Majordomo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construct for 5e | Encounter Majordomo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construct-for-5e/id1490015210/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounter-majordomo/id6739062648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Visser](https://appshunter.io/developer/445067882) | [BIG STORY FILMMAKING SERVICE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550489334) |

## 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 |


### Encounter Majordomo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounter-majordomo/id6739062648)

This app helps tabletop role-playing game masters calculate encounter difficulty and generate monster patterns. It supports popular TRPG systems and offers unique dialogue from a virtual majordomo. Features include iCloud sync for seamless backup and planning.

**Highlights:** Supported TRPG Systems (pf2e, dnd5e, dnd2024), Encounter Budget Calculator, Auto-Generate Monster Level Pattern, Majordomo Dialogue Support, iCloud sync & backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Encounter Master | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construct for 5e free?

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

### Is Encounter Majordomo free?

Encounter Majordomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Construct for 5e or Encounter Majordomo?

Encounter Majordomo is rated higher. Construct for 5e averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Encounter Majordomo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Construct for 5e or Encounter Majordomo have ads?

Neither Construct for 5e nor Encounter Majordomo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construct for 5e or Encounter Majordomo?

Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and Encounter Majordomo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Construct for 5e was updated on October 9, 2026 and Encounter Majordomo on October 13, 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.*