Comparison

EncounterBeyond vs D&D Characters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

EncounterBeyond

This extension seamlessly integrates D&D Beyond dice rolls with the EncounterPlus VTT. It offers direct local connection, automatic host detection, and the ability to send spell and action text via chat. Players can even send random insults when using Vicious Mockery.

Highlights
  • Forward D&D Beyond dice rolls
  • Direct local connection support
  • Automatic EncounterPlus host detection
  • Send spell and action text via chat
  • Random insult option for Vicious Mockery
Features
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This extension allows a player to forward their dice rolls on D&D Beyond to the EncounterPlus VTT. Now supports direct connection using local address Automatic detection and setting the Encounter Plus remote host The ability to send spell and action text through chat to EncounterPlus Option to randomly send an insult when using Vicious Mockery Requires EncounterPlus version 4.9.0 or higher

About

D&D Characters

This app simplifies D&D gameplay by automatically calculating hit points, spell slots, and class features. It also allows DMs to track initiative and view basic character stats for easier game management.

Highlights
  • Automatic HP calculation
  • Spell slot and spell point tracking
  • Class feature resource management
  • DM initiative tracking
  • Basic character stat overview for DMs
  • Quick character entry
Features
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Look, I like to roll dice. It's fun, especially during in-person games. But I hate all the arithmetic you have to do as a result โ€“ especially hit points, and especially when you have multiple sources of hit point boosts (eg temp hp, the spell Aid increasing your normal hp, and/or for example an arcane ward for abj wizards). So, this app does that for you. Originally, I created this to make using Spell Points (as opposed to Spell Slots โ€“ see DMG pg 288) easier. So if you're using spell points in your campaign, this'll help with that. Otherwise it keeps track of spell slots, which is fine I guess. Oh yeah, and it keeps track of some of your class features, like Metamagic Sorcery Points, Lay on Hands, Bardic Inspiration, Action Surge, Rages, and that sort of thing. That way when it's been months since you last played in person (arg) you can have all your resources up to date. Finally, if your DM has this app, they can host a game, and get the basics about your character (like passive perception, AC, and/or save DC). They can also keep track of initiative, which is nice. Entering a character into the app is easy and quick, because it doesn't need everything โ€“ just your class levels, and some scores/feats to help calculate your natural HP, passive perception, and so on. So look, this isn't going to allow you to completely run the game. It doesn't have every spell, item, and ability. But it's free, you don't need to sign up for anything, and it helps keep track of the basics while leaving the rolling to you. Give it a shot!

Screenshots

EncounterBeyond1 screens
D&D Characters1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: EncounterBeyond at 4 against D&D Characters's 2. EncounterBeyond also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
EncounterBeyond versus D&D Characters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncounterBeyondD&D Characters
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRobert GeorgeThryv Inc

Customer experience

EncounterBeyond

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

D&D Characters

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

In-app purchases

None

EncounterBeyond

No in-app purchases

None

D&D Characters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EncounterBeyond free?
EncounterBeyond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D&D Characters free?
D&D Characters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EncounterBeyond or D&D Characters have ads?
Neither EncounterBeyond nor D&D Characters shows ads.

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