# SimpleMapCreator vs Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMapCreator | Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemapcreator/id713163900/reviews) | **[4.3 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounter-plus-virtual-tabletop/id1170693487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **566** |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Seiji Nagano](https://appshunter.io/developer/689628441) | [QBIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170693486) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleMapCreator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemapcreator/id713163900)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Encounter+ Virtual Tabletop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encounter-plus-virtual-tabletop/id1170693487)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| External Screen | Free | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Battle Map Support | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent encounter manager
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Great visual presentation
- 💡 Customizable content creation
- 🔍 Comprehensive compendium

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Incomplete monster and spell lists
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some features
- 🔧 Lack of detailed documentation

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*