Comparison

Genesis vs DnD 5e Encounter Keep

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

Head to head
About

Genesis

Instantly generate unlimited story elements, characters, creatures, weapons, and entire worlds for writers and RPG creators. Explore vast galaxies or detailed towns with endless random possibilities. Save and share your creations for free.

Highlights
  • Generate characters, creatures, weapons, and worlds
  • Build entire solar systems and galaxies
  • Create towns, civilizations, and technologies
  • Detailed creations with names and specifics
  • Expand with exclusive content bundles
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Genesis – Unlimited Ideas for Writers and RPG Creators! Genesis is the ultimate tool for creators of all types – writers, designers, and world-builders alike. With a massive database of content, Genesis can instantly generate story elements, worlds, settings, and more, tailored to any genre you need. Generate Quadrillions of Characters, Creatures, Weapons, and Worlds! - From fantasy kingdoms to futuristic space stations, Genesis has it all. With just a tap, you’ll have endless ideas at your fingertips, making sure you’re never stuck again. Build Entire Solar Systems and Galaxies - No other tool builds worlds as vast or fast as Genesis. From sprawling galaxies to tiny microbes, create a universe that feels alive and vibrant with endless random possibilities. Instantly Create Weapons, Towns, and Civilizations - Tap to fill your worlds with detail. Generate unique characters, technologies, magical artifacts, religions, and more. Bring depth to any story in seconds. Generate Detailed Creations with Every Tap - Each character, creature, or place comes fully detailed – names, environments, life types, solar system specifics, and more are ready to go. Genesis builds everything you need to tell your story. Expand with Exclusive Content Bundles - Genesis comes loaded with amazing features, but you can unlock even more options: Alien Creatures, Castles, Fantasy Cultures, Pirate Ships, Starships, and much more to fuel your imagination. Save and Share Your Ideas - Saving is simple, and sharing creations with friends is free! Keep your best ideas ready for when you need them. Perfect for RPG Game Masters and Storytellers - Whether you’re setting up an RPG campaign, writing an epic, or developing your own game, Genesis gives you the creative spark you need. With Genesis, incredible characters, worlds, and even galaxies are just a tap away. Download Genesis FREE today, and start creating your story! http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

DnD 5e Encounter Keep

This app helps Dungeon Masters manage Dungeons and Dragons 5e encounters in real-time. It allows for pre-planning battles, inviting players to see stats, and automating combat actions. Features include monster management, encounter generation, and built-in cheatsheets for easier gameplay.

Highlights
  • Real-time encounter management
  • Player and enemy stat tracking
  • Automated attack rolls
  • Built-in monster sheets
  • Custom monster creation
  • Encounter generation
Features
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Welcome to Encounter Keep, your real-time battle tracker for Dungeons and Dragons 5e. As a Dungeon Master, you can plan your encounters and invite your players to join, enabling you to see each other's stats. With the built-in cheatsheets, monster sheets, and automatic attack system, running encounters has never been easier. Leave the battle management to Encounter Keep, so you can focus on having fun. DESIGN YOUR BATTLES: - Prepare for your next session by creating encounters in advance. - Select a difficulty and add monsters from a vast list of enemies. - Create custom monsters for your epic boss battles. GENERATE ENCOUNTERS: - Automatically generate encounters for different player levels and difficulties. - Support different encounter types: boss fight, boss with minions, horde of monsters etc... - Specify environment and enemy type for a better monster match. INVITE YOUR PLAYERS: - You and your players can see each other's characters in real time. - Roll for initiative and control the encounter as you want. - Check your players' character sheets as they update their HP and other stats. MANAGE ENEMIES: - Streamline the encounter with automated enemy attack rolls. - Access built-in detailed info sheets for hundreds of monsters. - Quickly manage the enemies, tracking their hit points, armour class, and other stats during the fight. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Genesis4 screens
DnD 5e Encounter Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DnD 5e Encounter Keep at 100% against Genesis's 58%. DnD 5e Encounter Keep also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Genesis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (281 vs 2). On price 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. Genesis sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DnD 5e Encounter Keep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DnD 5e Encounter Keep holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genesis has 281 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Genesis's written reviews are positive against 100% of DnD 5e Encounter Keep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Genesis ships an update every 3 weeks, DnD 5e Encounter Keep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Genesis versus DnD 5e Encounter Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenesisDnD 5e Encounter Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (281 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB26 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAlexander WinnFanni Putnoczki

Customer experience

Genesis

All ratings281 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative29.6%

DnD 5e Encounter Keep

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Genesis

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchased content not unlocking
  • Saved entries disappearing or duplicating
  • Crashes on launch or usage

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit or rename saved entries
  • More free generators and customization options
  • Character and world-building tools
  • Ability to mix and match generated content

DnD 5e Encounter Keep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Genesis

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Tier (Monthly)$5.991 Month
One-time12
  • Religions Generator$0.99
  • Fantasy Cultures Generator$0.99
  • Continents & Islands Generator$0.99
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  • Fantasy Creatures Generator$0.99
  • Medieval Towns Generator$0.99
  • Countries & Nations$0.99
  • Wars Generator$0.99
  • Alien Creatures Generator$0.99
  • Fantasy Bundle$4.99
  • Worldbuilding Bundle$7.99
  • All Genesis Generators$11.99
  • All Generators$19.99
None

DnD 5e Encounter Keep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Genesis free?
Genesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DnD 5e Encounter Keep free?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Genesis or DnD 5e Encounter Keep?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep is rated higher. Genesis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while DnD 5e Encounter Keep averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Genesis or DnD 5e Encounter Keep have ads?
DnD 5e Encounter Keep shows ads; Genesis does not.
Which is updated more often, Genesis or DnD 5e Encounter Keep?
Genesis ships an update every 3 weeks, and DnD 5e Encounter Keep every 2 months. Most recently, Genesis was updated on October 24, 2026 and DnD 5e Encounter Keep on October 27, 2026.

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