Comparison

Munchkin Level Counter vs D&D Beyond

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

Head to head
About

Munchkin Level Counter

Enhance your Munchkin card game experience with this digital aid. Track your level, roll dice, and utilize unique in-game advantages to gain an edge. Features include a combat score tracker and counters for other related games.

Highlights
  • Level tracking
  • Six-sided die roller
  • In-game Boon system
  • Kill-O-Meter combat tracker
  • Counters for Chez Geek and SPANC
Features
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Now all you iPhone-using munchkins can get an unfair, yet completely legal, advantage when you play Munchkin or Munchkin Quest! The Level Counter keeps track of your level (duh). It also rolls a six-sided die (and doesn't cheat). But best of all . . . once per game, you get a Boon . . . an in-game advantage to help you kill the monsters, steal the treasure, and stab your buddy. There are almost 150 different Boons, all illustrated by John Kovalic. The higher your level when you ask for your Boon, the better it's likely to be. And when you reach the winning level, it plays a fanfare. Your friends will hate you . . . Bonus features include: • Kill-O-Meter screen to keep track of combat scores. • Counters for Chez Geek and SPANC (Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirls) illustrated with art from the games. This app is NOT a stand-alone game! It is a game aid for the Munchkin card games and Munchkin Quest board games by Steve Jackson Games. Munchkin is the dungeon experience . . . with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. Visit http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/ to find out more about Munchkin!

About

D&D Beyond

Manage your Dungeons & Dragons characters, access your digital library of adventures and sourcebooks, and roll dice with a built-in dice roller. This app provides offline access to your content and tools to make gameplay faster and more convenient for players and Dungeon Masters alike.

Highlights
  • Digital character sheets
  • Built-in dice roller
  • Offline library access
  • Guided character creator
  • Monster stat lookup
  • Spell and item management
Features
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Make your Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition games faster, easier, and more fun wherever your fantasy role-playing adventures lead with the free D&D Beyond app! Never enter a D&D campaign without your character sheet - access all your characters online or offline, roll using the built-in dice roller and be ready for skill checks, attack rolls, saving throws, or whatever twists & monsters your DM throws at you. Manage health and spell slots, access your equipment, and know your proficiencies from the palm of your hand. Access all your Dungeons & Dragons content anywhere you go-adventures, sourcebooks, and more are at your fingertips. Forgot your favorite 20-sided die? Roll directly in the app and crit in style with themed digital dice sets. * Start playing D&D fast with premade characters from Baldur's Gate 3 and Lost Mine of Phandelver or use our Guided Character Creator * Use your D&D character sheets, spells, and stats on the go * Save time with the built-in dice roller to roll any D20, D100, D12, D10, D8, D6 & D4s - we do the math! * Pull up monster stats like owlbears, dragons, or mimics or others seen in movies such as Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves * Offline access to your library--never miss your books, even in areas without wifi * Bookmarks and Search so you can find the rules, spells, items, and monsters when you need them! * Great for beginners, regular players, and seasoned Dungeon Masters * Easy to use digital tools used on shows like Critical Role More features coming soon! Check back for updates. Find us on Discord, X, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest: @dndbeyond or @wizards_dnd Watch us: https://www.twitch.tv/dndbeyond or https://www.youtube.com/c/dndbeyond D&D Beyond is the official digital toolset and tabletop game companion for Dungeons & Dragons from Wizards of the Coast. Learn more at http://www.dndbeyond.com https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Munchkin Level Counter4 screens
D&D Beyond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: D&D Beyond at Free against Munchkin Level Counter's $4.99. D&D Beyond also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). Munchkin Level Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

D&D Beyond is free to download; Munchkin Level Counter costs $4.99 up front. D&D Beyond sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Munchkin Level Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

D&D Beyond holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: D&D Beyond has 93K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Munchkin Level Counter's written reviews are positive against 54% of D&D Beyond's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Munchkin Level Counter ships an update every 14 months, D&D Beyond every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Munchkin Level Counter versus D&D Beyond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMunchkin Level CounterD&D Beyond
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (29 ratings)4.7 (93K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews53.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2993K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#67 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB306 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSteve Jackson GamesWizards of the Coast

Customer experience

Munchkin Level Counter

All ratings29 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative58.6%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral14.6%
Negative53.5%

D&D Beyond

All ratings92,416 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,064 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative33.1%

User reviews

Munchkin Level Counter

From 29 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun boon feature adds game advantage
  • 🎲 Dice roller functionality is useful
  • 🎨 Appealing Munchkin-themed graphics and artwork
  • 🔊 Entertaining sound effects and animations
  • ⚡ Simple and straightforward level counter

Room to improve

  • 👤 Single-player only, no group tracking
  • 💰 Overpriced at $4.99-$5.99
  • 🚫 No gear or equipment tracking
  • 📱 Poor optimization for newer phone screens
  • ⚠️ Lacks features of free competitor apps

D&D Beyond

From 93K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful resource
  • 👍 Best fit for purpose
  • 🚀 Brilliant idea
  • 👍 Crazy useful
  • 👍 Great app to help keep track of things

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow online, barely usable offline
  • 🔒 Can't play the game
  • 🔒 Poor UI for perusing books
  • 🐛 Styling broken on iPad
  • 🔒 Paywall

Bugs and requests

Munchkin Level Counter

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when creating custom counters
  • Incompatible with iOS 9 and newer versions
  • App becomes unresponsive during gameplay
  • Crashes on newer iPhone models (6, 6S, 6 Plus)
  • Black bars on top and bottom of newer screens
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  • Requires delete and reinstall to function
  • Custom mode crashes when selecting number font
  • App won't open or launch

Requested features

14 requests
  • Multi-player support for tracking entire group
  • Gear and equipment counter
  • Automatic combat strength calculation
  • Support for Munchkin variants (Epic, Zombies, Space, Booty, etc.)
  • Custom counter that actually works
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  • Level counter and kill-o-meter on same screen
  • iPad version with better screen utilization
  • Landscape mode support
  • Gender tracking toggle
  • Updated UI for modern screens and retina displays
  • Rules and FAQ reference within app
  • Card library or database
  • Support for higher level counts (beyond 99)
  • Multiple boon options per game

D&D Beyond

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Artificial character creation issues
  • Inconsistent character sheet data
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Login issues
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  • Incorrect spell/ability scaling
  • Unreliable offline functionality

Requested features

11 requests
  • Ability to scan physical books
  • More customization options
  • Game log tracker
  • Integrate ApplePay for subscription
  • Ability to manage experience, levels, items, etc. within the app
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  • Ability to create/edit campaigns, encounters, items, spells, etc. within the app
  • Ability to view custom modifications, backgrounds, frames, etc. within the app
  • Integrate dice rolling feature
  • Integrate character preparation features
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve accessibility for visually impaired users

In-app purchases

None

Munchkin Level Counter

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

D&D Beyond

Subscriptions4
  • Hero Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Master Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Hero Annual$25.991 Year
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  • Master Annual$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • Dungeon Master's Guide$29.99
  • Xanathar's Guide to Everything$29.99
  • Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything$29.99
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  • Player's Handbook$29.99
  • Monsters of the Multiverse$29.99
  • Player’s Handbook (2024)$29.99

Questions

Is Munchkin Level Counter free?
Munchkin Level Counter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is D&D Beyond free?
D&D Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Munchkin Level Counter or D&D Beyond?
D&D Beyond is rated higher. Munchkin Level Counter averages 2.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while D&D Beyond averages 4.7 from 93K ratings.
Do Munchkin Level Counter or D&D Beyond have ads?
D&D Beyond shows ads; Munchkin Level Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Munchkin Level Counter or D&D Beyond?
Munchkin Level Counter ships an update every 14 months, and D&D Beyond every 3 weeks. Most recently, Munchkin Level Counter was updated on November 10, 2026 and D&D Beyond on November 10, 2026.

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