Game Master 3.5 Edition vs EncounterBeyond
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
EncounterBeyond
This extension seamlessly integrates D&D Beyond dice rolls with the EncounterPlus VTT. It offers direct local connection, automatic host detection, and the ability to send spell and action text via chat. Players can even send random insults when using Vicious Mockery.
- Forward D&D Beyond dice rolls
- Direct local connection support
- Automatic EncounterPlus host detection
- Send spell and action text via chat
- Random insult option for Vicious Mockery
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This extension allows a player to forward their dice rolls on D&D Beyond to the EncounterPlus VTT. Now supports direct connection using local address Automatic detection and setting the Encounter Plus remote host The ability to send spell and action text through chat to EncounterPlus Option to randomly send an insult when using Vicious Mockery Requires EncounterPlus version 4.9.0 or higher
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EncounterBeyond at none against Game Master 3.5 Edition's 1. EncounterBeyond also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Game Master 3.5 Edition's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Game Master 3.5 Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EncounterBeyond asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Game Master 3.5 Edition | EncounterBeyond |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (45 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Lion's Den | Robert George |
Customer experience
Game Master 3.5 Edition
EncounterBeyond
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
EncounterBeyond
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Game Master 3.5 Edition
- Full Version$2.99
EncounterBeyond
No in-app purchases
Questions
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