Comparison

EncounterBeyond vs PathCompanion.com

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

Head to head
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

PathCompanion.com

Build and manage your Pathfinder 1e characters with ease. This app handles stat updates and rule references, allowing you to focus on gameplay. It features real-time stat adjustments based on active effects and multiplayer connectivity for group play.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive character creator
  • Real-time stat updates
  • Focused adventuring view
  • Quick reference for skills and abilities
  • Multiplayer connectivity
  • Custom bonus and penalty creation
Features
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Build, manage, and play your Pathfinder 1e characters with ease using PathCompanion — a powerful character builder, tracker, and campaign companion designed specifically for Pathfinder First Edition. PathCompanion handles the complex bookkeeping of Pathfinder 1e so you can stay focused on adventuring with your group. Dynamic stat updates automatically account for active effects, conditions, spells, class features, equipment, and more, helping ensure your character sheet always stays accurate during play. Whether you're creating your first Pathfinder character or managing a high-level veteran with dozens of effects and abilities, PathCompanion is built to streamline gameplay without taking control away from the player. **Pathfinder 1e Character Builder** * Create and customize Pathfinder 1e characters * Manage classes, archetypes, feats, spells, equipment, and abilities * Support for complex multiclass and advanced character builds * Dynamic stat calculations and effect tracking * Create custom bonuses, penalties, items, spells, and more **Adventuring Tools** * Track conditions, spell effects, buffs, debuffs, and resources in real time * Use the Adventuring View to plan an activate your actions during live-play * Quickly reference skills, abilities, spells, and effects without searching through rulebooks * Multiplayer campaign support allows players to share effects, class features, and spells with party members **Campaign Tools** * Create encounters from existing monsters, or create your own * Import pre-set encounters from actual Pathfinder APs * Create loot hoards to dole out to your players * Manage all your enemies and NPCs during combat, including an intuitive initiative tracker * And a GM cheat sheet! Built for Pathfinder Players PathCompanion is designed for Pathfinder 1e players who want a fast, feature-rich character manager that respects the depth and flexibility of the tabletop RPG experience. Whether you're a player or Game Master, PathCompanion helps keep your campaign organized so you can spend less time tracking modifiers and more time playing Pathfinder. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EncounterBeyond1 screens
PathCompanion.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EncounterBeyond at none against PathCompanion.com's 3. On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. PathCompanion.com sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.29 per month. EncounterBeyond asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EncounterBeyond versus PathCompanion.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncounterBeyondPathCompanion.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB199 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRobert GeorgeRobert Kritzer

Customer experience

EncounterBeyond

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

PathCompanion.com

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EncounterBeyond

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PathCompanion.com

Subscriptions3
  • Pathfinder$5.291 Month
  • Wayfinder$13.491 Month
  • Legend$26.491 Month

Questions

Is EncounterBeyond free?
EncounterBeyond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PathCompanion.com free?
PathCompanion.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EncounterBeyond or PathCompanion.com have ads?
Neither EncounterBeyond nor PathCompanion.com shows ads.

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