Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Game Master 3.5 Edition4 screens
EncounterBeyond1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Game Master 3.5 Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EncounterBeyond asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Game Master 3.5 Edition versus EncounterBeyond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Master 3.5 EditionEncounterBeyond
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLion's DenRobert George

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%

EncounterBeyond

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

1 purchases

Game Master 3.5 Edition

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
None

EncounterBeyond

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Game Master 3.5 Edition free?
Game Master 3.5 Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EncounterBeyond free?
EncounterBeyond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Game Master 3.5 Edition or EncounterBeyond have ads?
Neither Game Master 3.5 Edition nor EncounterBeyond shows ads.

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