# Gamebook Companion > Mobile app for playing and managing gamebooks with character stats and combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Stoneham.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebook-companion/id560727408 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mark Stoneham](https://appshunter.io/developer/560727491) - Category: Games, Role Playing - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.70/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 21 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-09-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebook-companion/id560727408/reviews.md ## What is Gamebook Companion? With the Gamebook Companion you can play all your favourite old school (and new edition) gamebooks on the go with this handy app. Store your SKILL, STAMINA, LUCK and equipment, battle monsters and roll dice in the easy to use and convenient layout. Swipe left and right to navigate between the following screens: __________ Character Sheet On this screen you can set your scores for SKILL, STAMINA, LUCK and another seven user defined stats. Click on the icons to change them to one of 18 different choices. The top five stats can all be 'locked' to an initial value by clicking the lock icon. 'Test your luck' by clicking on the shamrock icon. Swipe up to roll dice. Click the options button, top right, to access a 'Clear all' button to reset for a new game. __________ Equipment / Notes Screen On this screen you can store a list of all the items / notes you pick up during your adventure. Each item / note has a title and description area. _________ Combat Screen Your standard stats will automatically carry across to this screen. To battle a monster, enter its SKILL and STAMINA values in one of the monster boxes. When ready click 'Battle!'. If the 'Auto-Battle' toggle is on (top-right) then the dice will roll and 2 points of STAMINA will be deducted from the losing combatant, otherwise you can amend the relevant STAMINA value yourself. ## Key features - Play old school and new edition gamebooks - Track SKILL, STAMINA, LUCK, and custom stats - Manage equipment and notes - Engage in dice-based monster battles - Auto-battle option - Reset for new games ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebook-companion/id560727408/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Bang on *2024-10-13* Crawled into bed and realised how inconvenient rolling die and scrawling on paper was. This solved my problems. Off i go! ### 5/5 — Good *2023-12-17* Does what it needs to ### 5/5 — Perfect for Fighting Fantasy *2022-08-21* I have a large collection of Fighting Fantasy game books from my youth that I am revisiting now that my kids are grown and my time is my own again. The 12 year old me had no problem with incessantly writing and erasing and writing some more, but the older crotchety me would much rather use this app! So elegant in its simplicity, much like the game books it is used for. I love the way your adjusted stamina scores carry over from the battle page to the stats page and vice versa. I’m also a fan of the section you can put the paragraph number in when taking a break so you know at a glance where you left off. And of course the lockable stats so you don’t accidentally go over your initial scores. Lots to love in this little companion. I now just use a pencil and paper to draw a map, and keep track of everything else with this app. And while I still like rolling the dice myself, it will do that for you too if you want. All you need is some ambient music and you’re good to go! **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated! ### 5/5 — Love it *2019-07-27* Have a massive collection of FF game books. This goes perfect with them! Love how it saves your info even after you close the app! Forget Xbox and PlayStation. Fighting Fantasy is the OG! **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated! ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2018-12-20* Can’t fault this app. Really takes the hard work out of keeping track of your game. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. :) ### 4/5 — Great App with Traditional Gamebooks *2018-01-20* Just checked it out and bought the app! I have been piecing together little solutions with Excel for awhile. I’ve even used several apps at once - Notepad, Dice Rollers, Calculator. But it’s always too cumbersome when I’m trying to hold the book too - This is a great app! Thank you!! My only suggestion - Add the ability to Save Characters. Allow players to have multiple characters at once. I often jump between gamebooks, but want to continue right where I left off later on. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated. Gamebook Companion v4 may have the ability to save multiple books. Watch this space! ### 5/5 — Perfect App for Gamebook *2017-11-01* This app is exactly what we need to play gamebook! Combat system is well done, equipment sheet complete and stats sheet is very versatile with nice icons and description editable. The dev really nailed it! **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2017-09-08, version 3.0* This app takes the messy part out of the game books. No need to photocopy sheets, erase my markings, or roll my dice 200 times. Occasionally I still do it old school but I've partly used this app for my last 20-30 plays. It was great before, but the interface on this new update is much easier to use. I love it! Great app for people who still enjoy playing an old game book from time to time. ### 5/5 — Perfect for Fighting Fantasy Players! *2017-07-08* As someone who just started a new collection of the beloved game books I enjoyed so much as a teenager, I learned the thing I DIDN'T miss was constantly erasing and writing numbers and wearing down my adventure sheet. This app solves this problem, and also comes with dice (although, admittedly, I prefer using my own "real" dice...it's just part of the fun!). **Developer response:** Very kind feedback. I hope you're enjoying the version 3.0 update too! :) ### 4/5 — Works a treat! *2016-08-19* Invaluable for gaming on the go. ## Frequently asked questions about Gamebook Companion ### What is Gamebook Companion? Gamebook Companion is a mobile application that allows users to play and manage their favorite gamebooks. It provides features for tracking character stats, managing inventory, and engaging in combat. ### What devices does Gamebook Companion support? Gamebook Companion is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How much does Gamebook Companion cost? Gamebook Companion is a paid app, priced at $0.99. ### What is the age rating for Gamebook Companion? Gamebook Companion has an age rating of 4+. ### Does Gamebook Companion have ads? No, Gamebook Companion does not contain advertisements. ### How often is Gamebook Companion updated? The latest version, 3.1.1, was released on August 15, 2018. Updates are not frequent. ### Can I customize character stats in Gamebook Companion? Yes, you can set scores for SKILL, STAMINA, LUCK, and seven other user-defined stats. Some stats can be locked to an initial value. ### How does combat work in Gamebook Companion? You can enter a monster's SKILL and STAMINA values and initiate a battle. The app features an auto-battle toggle for automatic dice rolls and STAMINA deduction. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.1 — 2018-08-15 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Minor bug fixes. ### 3.1 — 2018-04-10 Updated for iOS 11. Minor bug fixes. ### 3.0 — 2017-09-06 Version 3.0 has been completely re-written from the ground up, with new graphics, animations and more user defined stats, equipment and notes available. You can also battle up to three monsters at the same time. If you like this new version, please leave a review on the App Store. PLEASE NOTE: If you are updating from version 2.3 or below and in the middle of a game – you will need to make a note of and re-enter your statistics, equipment and notes. ### 2.6 — 2017-04-11 A few tweaks and twiddles to keep things up-to-date. ### 2.5 — 2014-04-07 Whoops! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*