Comparison

Dice Forge vs DnD 5e Encounter Keep

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

Head to head
About

Dice Forge

This app provides an intuitive interface for rolling dice, perfect for RPG enthusiasts. It supports various dice types, allowing players to focus on their game without manual calculations.

Highlights
  • Intuitive dice rolling interface
  • Supports various dice types
  • Focus on gameplay
  • Easy to use
Features
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Delve into the mystic realms of your favorite RPGs without missing a beat. Our intuitive interface is designed for ease of use, allowing you to focus on your game rather than the logistics of dice rolls. From traditional six-sided dice to intricate variants, Dice Forge has got you covered.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time encounter management
  • Player and enemy stat tracking
  • Automated attack rolls
  • Built-in monster sheets
  • Custom monster creation
  • Encounter generation
Features
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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

Screenshots

Dice Forge4 screens
DnD 5e Encounter Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dice Forge at 5.0 against DnD 5e Encounter Keep's 4.5. Dice Forge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dice Forge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dice Forge versus DnD 5e Encounter Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDice ForgeDnD 5e Encounter Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB26 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSean WalshFanni Putnoczki

Customer experience

Dice Forge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DnD 5e Encounter Keep

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dice Forge

No in-app purchases

None

DnD 5e Encounter Keep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dice Forge free?
Dice Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DnD 5e Encounter Keep free?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dice Forge or DnD 5e Encounter Keep?
Dice Forge is rated higher. Dice Forge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DnD 5e Encounter Keep averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Dice Forge or DnD 5e Encounter Keep have ads?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep shows ads; Dice Forge does not.

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