# EncounterBeyond vs D&D Characters

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | EncounterBeyond | D&D Characters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert George](https://appshunter.io/developer/934947044) | [Thryv Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218970085) |

## What reviewers say

### EncounterBeyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounterbeyond/id1532976671)

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:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


### D&D Characters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-characters/id6502418658)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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