# Turn Tracker vs Simple Initiative

The clearest difference is price: Turn Tracker at Free against Simple Initiative's $2.99. Turn Tracker also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 2). Simple Initiative's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Turn Tracker is free to download; Simple Initiative costs $2.99 up front. Turn Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Initiative asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Initiative holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turn Tracker has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Turn Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Initiative's.

Turn Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Simple Initiative every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Turn Tracker | Simple Initiative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-tracker/id1514943618/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-initiative-rpg-tracker/id6761733442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gereon Steffens](https://appshunter.io/developer/493030228) | [Benjamin Van Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891155262) |

## What reviewers say

### Turn Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-tracker/id1514943618)

This app simplifies combat initiative tracking for tabletop role-playing games. It allows for customizable dice rolls, turn order management, and easy creation of character and NPC tiles. Upgrade to unlock unlimited campaigns and participants.

**Highlights:** Customizable dice rolls (d20, d10, d6), Configurable initiative rules, Draggable PC/NPC tiles, Automatic dice rolling, Supports multiple RPG systems, Landscape and portrait orientation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn Tracker Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Simple Initiative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-initiative-rpg-tracker/id6761733442)

This combat tracker streamlines tabletop RPG sessions for Dungeon Masters. Easily manage initiative, track hit points, apply conditions, and add monsters from a built-in database. Designed for offline use and a clutter-free experience.

**Highlights:** Instant initiative sorting and combat start, Player and monster tagging, SRD monster database integration, Intuitive HP tracking, One-tap condition application, Smart turn order management, Save and reload encounters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Turn Tracker free?

Turn Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Initiative free?

Simple Initiative costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Turn Tracker or Simple Initiative?

Simple Initiative is rated higher. Turn Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Simple Initiative averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Turn Tracker or Simple Initiative have ads?

Neither Turn Tracker nor Simple Initiative shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Turn Tracker or Simple Initiative?

Turn Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Initiative every 4 days. Most recently, Turn Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Initiative on October 8, 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.*