Comparison

Game Master Guru vs DnD 5e Encounter Keep

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

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About

Game Master Guru

Features
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Welcome to Game Master Guru, the ultimate app for tabletop RPG enthusiasts! With our app, you can easily generate a variety of fantasy elements to enhance your roleplaying experience, as well as access all the rules from the Wizards of the Coast System Reference Document. Here are the key features: - Fantasy Name Generator: Create a unique character name for your next adventurer with ease. Select the gender and race of your character, and let the app do the rest. - Tavern Name Generator: Need a place for your party to rest their weary heads? Generate a random tavern name with just a tap. - Adventure Hook Generator: Stuck on where to take your campaign next? Let Game Master Guru suggest a short adventure hook based on your party's level. - 5e Rules: Access all the rules you need for your game from the Wizards of the Coast System Reference Document. With our simple and intuitive interface, you can create unique characters, locations, and quests in a matter of seconds. No more wracking your brain for ideas or flipping through rulebooks. Get creative and take your game to the next level with Game Master Guru!

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

Game Master Guru4 screens
DnD 5e Encounter Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Game Master Guru at none against DnD 5e Encounter Keep's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Game Master Guru versus DnD 5e Encounter Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Master GuruDnD 5e Encounter Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB26 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJess HendricksFanni Putnoczki

In-app purchases

None

Game Master Guru

No in-app purchases

None

DnD 5e Encounter Keep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Game Master Guru free?
Game Master Guru 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.
Do Game Master Guru or DnD 5e Encounter Keep have ads?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep shows ads; Game Master Guru does not.

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