# Random Forge vs Simple Initiative

The clearest difference is price: Random Forge at Free against Simple Initiative's $2.99. Random Forge also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Simple Initiative's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Random Forge is free to download; Simple Initiative costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Forge | Simple Initiative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-initiative-rpg-tracker/id6761733442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BLAZEJ ADAMCZYK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801273570) | [Benjamin Van Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891155262) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-forge/id6755586642)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Initiative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-initiative-rpg-tracker/id6761733442)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

This combat tracker streamlines tabletop RPG sessions for Dungeon Masters. Easily manage initiative, track hit points, apply conditions, and add monsters from a built-in database. Designed for offline use and a clutter-free experience.

**Highlights:** Instant initiative sorting and combat start, Player and monster tagging, SRD monster database integration, Intuitive HP tracking, One-tap condition application, Smart turn order management, Save and reload encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Forge free?

Random Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Initiative free?

Simple Initiative costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Random Forge or Simple Initiative have ads?

Neither Random Forge nor Simple Initiative shows ads.

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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.*