Comparison

DnD 5e Encounter Keep vs Pawmoji

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

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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

About

Pawmoji

Features
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Turn your beloved pet into hilarious and adorable stickers with Pawmoji! Ever wished you could react to messages with your dog's goofy grin or your cat's judgmental stare? Now you can! Pawmoji transforms your pet's photos into unique sticker packs that are ready to share. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Upload Your Pet: Select up to 4 of your favorite photos of your furry (or scaly!) friend. 2. Choose Your Theme: Pick from a growing library of fun themes like "Gear & Gadgets," "Legends & Masks," "Foodie Fun," and many more. 3. Let the Magic Happen: Our system analyzes your pet's features and generates a custom pack of 12-15 stickers. This creation process just takes a few minutes! KEY FEATURES: - Personalized Packs: Each sticker pack is uniquely generated based on *your* pet. - Fun Themes: Find the perfect style for your pet's personality, from superheroes to sleepy-time. - High-Quality Stickers: Get 12-15 high-resolution stickers in every pack. - Easy Export: Add your new stickers directly to WhatsApp with a single tap, or save them as images to use in any other chat app (like iMessage, Telegram, or Signal). Stop sending boring emojis. Let your pet do the talking! Download Pawmoji today and turn your best friend into the ultimate sticker star.

Screenshots

DnD 5e Encounter Keep4 screens
Pawmoji4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DnD 5e Encounter Keep at none against Pawmoji's 10. DnD 5e Encounter Keep also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). Pawmoji's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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. Pawmoji sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DnD 5e Encounter Keep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DnD 5e Encounter Keep ships an update every 2 months, Pawmoji every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DnD 5e Encounter Keep versus Pawmoji: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDnD 5e Encounter KeepPawmoji
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB34 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFanni PutnoczkiAndrew Gruetzner

In-app purchases

None

DnD 5e Encounter Keep

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pawmoji

One-time10
  • Gestures & Signals$1.99
  • Dark Clouds & Meltdowns$1.99
  • Vibes & Sparks$1.99
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  • Quirks & Chaos$2.49
  • Careers & Crew$2.99
  • Gear & Gadgets$2.99
  • Legends & Masks$3.49
  • Feasts & Sips$3.49
  • Rides & Routes$3.49
  • Passions & Play$3.49

Questions

Is DnD 5e Encounter Keep free?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pawmoji free?
Pawmoji is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DnD 5e Encounter Keep or Pawmoji have ads?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep shows ads; Pawmoji does not.
Which is updated more often, DnD 5e Encounter Keep or Pawmoji?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep ships an update every 2 months, and Pawmoji every 3 weeks. Most recently, DnD 5e Encounter Keep was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pawmoji on October 19, 2026.

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