Comparison

SimpleMapCreator vs Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

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

Head to head
About

SimpleMapCreator

Create simple maps with basic shapes, lines, and text. Customize object colors and save your creations to your device or share them on social media. Features undo/redo functionality and image import.

Highlights
  • Create maps with lines, squares, and circles
  • Add traffic lights and orientation marks
  • Insert text with 6 color options
  • Undo/redo up to 5 actions
  • Import images from camera roll
  • Save maps to camera roll or share on Facebook
Features
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This app is an application for creating simple map (map abbreviation). A simple straight line, square, circle, traffic lights mark, text only, It is an application that specializes in creating a simple map to be represented. You can write it, it will be the following objects. · Line (3 types) · Line image (2 types) · Square (filled square, white rectangle) · Circle (Open, fill, double circle) · Traffic Lights Mark · Orientation mark · Text The color of each object, 6 colors can only be. (Black, gray, red, yellow, blue, white) Undo, redo it, 5 times to have become possible. Image reading from camera roll. You can store the created map in the camera roll or post it to Facebook.

About

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

This app empowers Game Masters to run immersive tabletop RPG sessions. It offers tools for tracking player stats, managing encounters, and utilizing battle maps with various customization options. Enhance your game with features like initiative tracking, a random encounter generator, and support for multiple RPG systems.

Highlights
  • Support for multiple RPG systems
  • Initiative, health, and condition tracking
  • Random encounter generator
  • Battle map tools with Fog of War
  • Dice roller and roll tables
  • Content import/export
  • External display support
Features
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Encounter+ is a system-agnostic virtual tabletop and toolkit for Game Masters. Download game-system packages for D&D 5e, Daggerheart, Pathfinder and other tabletop RPGs from the in-app public repository. Track initiative and hit points, look up monsters and spells, and run battle maps with fog of war, line of sight and dynamic lighting on iPad and iPhone. Start free with initiative tracking, encounter building, campaigns, a searchable library and dice rolls. Unlock battle maps with a one-time purchase, or subscribe to Premium for battle maps, remote play and animated effects. No ads, ever. Free Features: • Downloadable game-system packages from the in-app public repository • D&D 5e and Daggerheart packages include system definitions and System Reference Document (SRD) content • Pathfinder package includes the system definition only • Initiative, health, experience, and condition tracking • Random encounter generator and difficulty calculator • Searchable library for monsters, magic items, spells and your own content • Bookmarks, quick search, and customizable shortcuts • Campaigns, modules and asset packs • Rich page content editor • Dice roller and roll tables • Content import/export • iPad Multitasking, split screen, and drag & drop • External display support via AirPlay • No ads—ever Battle Maps — One-Time Purchase: • Tokens, auras, tiles, and spell areas of effect • Square, hex, and custom grid options • Fog of War and dynamic lighting, with bright and dim lights, token vision and multiple wall types • Apple Pencil drawing tools • Animated video backgrounds Premium — Optional Subscription: • Includes all Battle Map features while subscribed • 3D dice roller with multiple themes and styles • Animated tiles, auras, and spell effects • Weather effects including rain, snow, and fog • Built‑in web server with Remote Play Information about subscriptions: • Eligible subscribers can try Premium free for one week. • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Premium features remain available while your monthly or yearly subscription is active. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. • Read our terms of service (https://encounter.plus/terms) and privacy policy (https://encounter.plus/privacy-policy) for more information.

Screenshots

SimpleMapCreator4 screens
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop at 4.3 against SimpleMapCreator's 3.8. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 48%) and ratings volume (566 vs 5). SimpleMapCreator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SimpleMapCreator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop has 566 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of SimpleMapCreator's written reviews are positive against 75% of Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleMapCreator ships an update every 3 months, Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SimpleMapCreator versus Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMapCreatorEncounter+ Virtual Tabletop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)4.3 (566 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews74.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5566 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB132 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSeiji NaganoQBIT

Customer experience

SimpleMapCreator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative39.4%

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

All ratings566 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral9.2%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

SimpleMapCreator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Map display issues on external screens
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Inability to restore previous purchases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to duplicate monsters
  • Lair actions for custom monsters
  • Integrated character sheet management
  • Improved map import and editing tools
  • Dice rolling and sound effects

In-app purchases

None

SimpleMapCreator

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • External ScreenFree
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
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  • Large Tip$6.99
  • Huge Tip$8.99
  • Battle Map Support$10.99

Questions

Is SimpleMapCreator free?
SimpleMapCreator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop free?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleMapCreator or Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop?
Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop is rated higher. SimpleMapCreator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop averages 4.3 from 566 ratings.
Do SimpleMapCreator or Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop have ads?
Neither SimpleMapCreator nor Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleMapCreator or Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop?
SimpleMapCreator ships an update every 3 months, and Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop monthly. Most recently, SimpleMapCreator was updated on October 3, 2026 and Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop on October 12, 2026.

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