Comparison

Game Master 3.5 Edition vs NPCGen5e

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

Head to head
About

Game Master 3.5 Edition

Streamline your Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition game sessions. Manage encounters, track player and monster stats, and roll dice with ease. Includes a bestiary, campaign log, and quick reference for DM screen information.

Highlights
  • Encounter manager (initiative, HP, stats)
  • Dice rolling (attacks, skills, saves)
  • Monster bestiary and editor
  • Campaign log and notes
  • Rules quick reference
  • Dice roll calculator
  • Adjustable dice rolls (easy mode)
Features
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Game Master will help you run your Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition game more efficiently. Setup encounters, track initiative, and roll attacks all in one convenient app. Features: - Encounter manager tracks initiative, hp, and all the necessary stats of your monsters and PCs - Roll attacks, skills, and saving throws with simple tap - Bestiary includes the basic data of all monsters from the Monster Manual - Add new monsters using the monster editor - Keep a campaign log and notes about each encounter - Rules Quick Reference view to containing DM screen information - Dice roll calculator lets you roll any dice combo easily - Easy mode setting: For when your players are struggling and you don't feel like having a TPK, fudge your dice rolls to be lower. The app will roll all dice twice and takes the lower of the two. The app is free to download but encounters are limited to a max of 6 combatants. This can be unlocked by purchasing the full version.

About

NPCGen5e

This tool randomly generates non-player characters for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It provides a comprehensive set of details for each NPC, including stats, personality traits, and appearance. Premium features allow for filtering, saving, and exporting generated characters.

Highlights
  • Random NPC generation
  • Detailed NPC stats
  • Name, race, and alignment
  • Mannerisms and flaws
  • Appearance and voice descriptions
  • Filter and save NPCs
  • Export NPCs in various formats
Features
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NPCGen5e is a tool for fifth-edition Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Masters. It randomly creates an NPC to use in your world, based on the rules laid out in the Dungeon Master's Guide and Player's Handbook, with a little extra flavor from yours truly! Key Features: Generate quick NPCs on the fly, complete with the following information: • Name • Race and Subrace • Gender • Alignment • Armor Class • Hit Points • Ability Scores • Saving Throws • Skills • Damage Resistances • Damage Immunities • Condition Immunities • Senses • Languages • Challenge Rating • Mannerism • Talent • Bond • Flaw • Appearance • Voice Description • Trait(s) • Action(s) Premium Features: • Apply Filters to get exactly the NPC you need. • Save generated NPCs to quickly view them when you need.  • Export NPCs in XML, NPC, or Text format. • Edit Generated NPCs

Screenshots

Game Master 3.5 Edition4 screens
NPCGen5e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Game Master 3.5 Edition at 87% against NPCGen5e's 41%. Game Master 3.5 Edition also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Game Master 3.5 Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NPCGen5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game Master 3.5 Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Game Master 3.5 Edition's written reviews are positive against 41% of NPCGen5e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Master 3.5 Edition ships an update weekly, NPCGen5e every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Game Master 3.5 Edition versus NPCGen5e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Master 3.5 EditionNPCGen5e
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better3.5 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better31
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLion's DenMieTech, LLC

Customer experience

Game Master 3.5 Edition

All ratings45 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.5%

NPCGen5e

All ratings31 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative32.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%

Bugs and requests

Game Master 3.5 Edition

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and loses data
  • Cannot upgrade to full version
  • Restore cloud/local data crashes app
  • Default data not found
  • Rules cheat sheet loads very slowly and freezes app

Requested features

20 requests
  • Prompt to save when going back
  • Indicator for encountered creatures
  • Way to donate for development
  • Update bestiary with more creatures
  • Access to all 3.5 books or digital copies
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  • Graph addition for dungeon mapping
  • Random HP roll for multiple monsters
  • Update purchase on newer devices
  • Tab for PCs (not just NPCs)
  • Map-maker tool
  • Option to buy additional monster manuals
  • Experience calculator
  • D&D 5th edition support
  • Filters for CR, etc.
  • Battle grid with terrain features
  • iCloud sync
  • Way for players to sync sheets from Fight Club
  • Tutorial mode
  • Import character sheets from Fight Club app
  • Treasure area

NPCGen5e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Game Master 3.5 Edition

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
3 purchases

NPCGen5e

One-time3
  • Buy Me a Potion$0.99
  • Gold Piece Upgrade$2.99
  • Platinum Piece Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Game Master 3.5 Edition free?
Game Master 3.5 Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NPCGen5e free?
NPCGen5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Game Master 3.5 Edition or NPCGen5e?
Game Master 3.5 Edition is rated higher. Game Master 3.5 Edition averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while NPCGen5e averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.
Do Game Master 3.5 Edition or NPCGen5e have ads?
Neither Game Master 3.5 Edition nor NPCGen5e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Master 3.5 Edition or NPCGen5e?
Game Master 3.5 Edition ships an update weekly, and NPCGen5e every 2 months. Most recently, Game Master 3.5 Edition was updated on October 26, 2026 and NPCGen5e on October 24, 2026.

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