# Munchkin Level Counter vs D&D Beyond

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Munchkin Level Counter | D&D Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/munchkin-level-counter/id321177230/reviews) | **[4.7 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-beyond/id1501810129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **93K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **53.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 63 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Steve Jackson Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/301048990) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### Munchkin Level Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/munchkin-level-counter/id321177230)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👤 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### D&D Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-beyond/id1501810129)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hero Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Master Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Hero Annual | $25.99 | per year |
| Master Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| Dungeon Master's Guide | $29.99 | one-time |
| Xanathar's Guide to Everything | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything | $29.99 | one-time |
| Player's Handbook | $29.99 | one-time |
| Monsters of the Multiverse | $29.99 | one-time |
| Player’s Handbook (2024) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Artificial character creation issues
- Inconsistent character sheet data
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- 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


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