RPG Notebook vs DnD 5e Encounter Keep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RPG Notebook
This app helps you build worlds, manage your tabletop RPG campaigns, and organize all your notes. It offers customizable entries, linking between ideas, and map management. Keep your game world organized and accessible.
- Campaign management
- Customizable entries with various section types
- Automatic hyperlinking between entries
- Map creation and pin functionality
- Themed templates for different settings
- Extensive icon library
- Backup and export options
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RPG Notebook will help you build worlds, manage campaigns, and keep your notes tightly organized. Here are some of its great features: *CAMPAIGNS: Choose a name, select a theme that matches your setting, and simply start filling it with all your ideas. *ENTRIES: They can be customized any way you like with 8 types of sections (from simple text fields to trackers, checklists, and images) that you can name and place in any order you like. *TEMPLATES: If there's a section arrangement that you like, save it as a template for future use. *HYPERLINKS: When you finish writing something, the app checks if your text contains any phrases that match an existing entry or group name and automatically creates a link for you. *MAPS: Every campaign has a dedicated segment where numerous maps can be added. *MAP PINS: You can add simple note pins or special pins that link to an entry, group, or map. *JOURNAL: Journal notes will help you keep track of important events that happened during your sessions. *THEMES: The fantasy theme is great for the most popular tabletop RPG systems like dnd 5e or pathfinder, but the app also has themes for other settings: cthulhu, sci-fi, cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic, steampunk and wuxia. *ICONS: There are over 4000 built-in icons and 40 colors that you can use in your entries, but you can also add your own. *BACKUP: You can create a backup file and store it locally or export it so it can be shared with other devices. *MODES: Both light and dark modes are supported. *EVERYTHING IN YOUR POCKET: No more forgotten or lost notes. You will always be prepared for the next session or be able to immediately write down ideas that suddenly come to your mind wherever you are! :)
DnD 5e Encounter Keep
This app helps Dungeon Masters manage Dungeons and Dragons 5e encounters in real-time. It allows for pre-planning battles, inviting players to see stats, and automating combat actions. Features include monster management, encounter generation, and built-in cheatsheets for easier gameplay.
- Real-time encounter management
- Player and enemy stat tracking
- Automated attack rolls
- Built-in monster sheets
- Custom monster creation
- Encounter generation
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Welcome to Encounter Keep, your real-time battle tracker for Dungeons and Dragons 5e. As a Dungeon Master, you can plan your encounters and invite your players to join, enabling you to see each other's stats. With the built-in cheatsheets, monster sheets, and automatic attack system, running encounters has never been easier. Leave the battle management to Encounter Keep, so you can focus on having fun. DESIGN YOUR BATTLES: - Prepare for your next session by creating encounters in advance. - Select a difficulty and add monsters from a vast list of enemies. - Create custom monsters for your epic boss battles. GENERATE ENCOUNTERS: - Automatically generate encounters for different player levels and difficulties. - Support different encounter types: boss fight, boss with minions, horde of monsters etc... - Specify environment and enemy type for a better monster match. INVITE YOUR PLAYERS: - You and your players can see each other's characters in real time. - Roll for initiative and control the encounter as you want. - Check your players' character sheets as they update their HP and other stats. MANAGE ENEMIES: - Streamline the encounter with automated enemy attack rolls. - Access built-in detailed info sheets for hundreds of monsters. - Quickly manage the enemies, tracking their hit points, armour class, and other stats during the fight. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DnD 5e Encounter Keep at 4.5 against RPG Notebook's 4.0. DnD 5e Encounter Keep also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). RPG Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. RPG Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DnD 5e Encounter Keep asks for nothing beyond the download.
DnD 5e Encounter Keep holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Notebook has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of RPG Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of DnD 5e Encounter Keep's.
RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, DnD 5e Encounter Keep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RPG Notebook | DnD 5e Encounter Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (48 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Marta Fecio | Fanni Putnoczki |
Customer experience
RPG Notebook
DnD 5e Encounter Keep
In-app purchases
RPG Notebook
- Premium$4.99
DnD 5e Encounter Keep
No in-app purchases
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