Genesis vs DnD 5e Encounter Keep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Real-time encounter management
- Player and enemy stat tracking
- Automated attack rolls
- Built-in monster sheets
- Custom monster creation
- Encounter generation
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Genesis | DnD 5e Encounter Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (281 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 295 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Alexander Winn | Fanni Putnoczki |
Customer experience
Genesis
DnD 5e Encounter Keep
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
Genesis
- Pro Tier (Monthly)$5.991 Month
- 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
DnD 5e Encounter Keep
No in-app purchases
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