# PRD Characters — Character creator and tracker

> Pathfinder character creator and tracker with spell management and die roller. (iPhone/iPad app by Shiny Button Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prd-characters/id1330667410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shiny Button Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/339401189)
- Category: Entertainment, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 146 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prd-characters/id1330667410/reviews.md

## What is PRD Characters?

PRD Characters allows you to create, level-up, and track characters for the PRD(Pathfinder Reference Document) gaming system.

The App will give you choices and guidance for such aspects as ability scores, class selection, race selection, feature choices, spells, and more.

Pop-up menus will display exactly how scores are calculated, allowing you to add your own adjustments if there is something else you want taken into account. Spell tracking tells you how many spell slots you have, lets you prepare spells in those slots, and keep track of which ones have been cast.

You can back up and sync your characters between devices using Apple's iCloud.

In addition, the App provides a die-roller for performing standard die rolls, as well as custom die rolls for any need.

The free version allows you to create and level up characters up to level 4 using all the Core Rulebook races and 4 basic classes, Fighter, Rogue, Cleric, and Wizard. Buying a subscription gives you access to all the Core Rulebook and Advanced Player's Guide classes (except for Loremaster and Pathfinder Chronicler) and allows character levels all the way up to 20. PRD Characters now supports races from the Advanced Race guide.

See demonstration here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFX52Z751pA

There are two Full Functionality Subscriptions, one for 3 months and the other for 1 year. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after you confirm purchase.

These are auto-renewable subscriptions, which means they automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the same charge as the initial purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

The Privacy and Terms of Use can be found at: 
http://shinybuttonsoftware.com/prd-characters/prd-characters-privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Character creation and leveling
- Ability score guidance
- Class and race selection
- Spell slot tracking and preparation
- In-app die roller
- iCloud backup and sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $5.49 | per year |
| 3 Month Subscription | $2.49 | per 3 months |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prd-characters/id1330667410/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t read

*2024-03-29, version 1.3.0*

The color of the text compared to the background makes it unreadable this app requires a dark mode

### 1/5 — Cool Idea, Can’t read anything

*2023-08-08, version 1.3.0*

Seems like it’s been said before in other reviews but not addressed in the app…light colored text on a light colored background makes it way too hard to read

### 1/5 — Can’t see anything

*2023-02-02, version 1.3.0*

I was unable to use the app as I couldn’t even read the pop up boxes with instructions since the background was a pale green with white text over it.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2023-01-20, version 1.3.0*

Not a good game

### 2/5 — Looks decent but bad prompts

*2023-01-07, version 1.3.0*

Yeah it look good at first but having light green on white text makes it almost impossible to read what said in the prompts.

### 1/5 — What’s with the super light colors?

*2022-09-16, version 1.3.0*

I could not read anyone of the pop up boxes that were a light green with tiny white font. Impossible.  I deleted the app.  Come on Nexus!

### 5/5 — Awesome but..

*2022-09-01, version 1.3.0*

I can barely read the text Because a lot of the text is a very close color to the background behind it

### 1/5 — Horrible UI makes it practically unusable

*2022-05-28, version 1.3.0*

I can’t use this product, it’s too ugly to look at. Whoever thought making white text on a bright neon green background the choice for their constant spamming tips that pop up needs to be slapped upside the head. None of their UX choices are customizable to fix their terrible design choices.

### 1/5 — How to read?

*2022-02-24*

I don’t know what possessed the people who made this app to use white font on a pale green background but it’s literally unreadable. There is no option to change to dark mode to get black font or dark background but i can’t read anything that comes up. I don’t know whether the box that’s on screen is important or just a tool tip as the words and 99% invisible.

### 5/5 — Useful and helpful!

*2021-11-17, version 1.3.0*

Useful, helpful, and makes playing more easy by having all the PC info all there in the palm of my hand😊highly recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about PRD Characters

### What does PRD Characters do?

PRD Characters is an application designed to help users create, level up, and track characters for the Pathfinder Reference Document (PRD) gaming system. It provides guidance on various character aspects like ability scores, class and race selection, features, and spells, along with a die roller and iCloud synchronization.

### What are the key features of PRD Characters?

Key features include guided character creation with choices for ability scores, classes, and races, detailed spell tracking for spell slots and prepared spells, an integrated die roller for standard and custom rolls, and iCloud backup for syncing characters across devices.

### How much does PRD Characters cost?

The app offers a free version that allows character creation and leveling up to level 4 with core rulebook content. Full functionality, including access to more classes and races and leveling up to 20, requires a subscription. There are 3-month and 1-year subscription options available.

### What are the subscription options and benefits?

Subscriptions unlock access to all Core Rulebook and Advanced Player's Guide classes (excluding Loremaster and Pathfinder Chronicler) and allow character leveling up to level 20. It also supports races from the Advanced Race Guide. Subscriptions are auto-renewable and can be managed in your device's account settings.

### What gaming systems does PRD Characters support?

This application is specifically designed for the Pathfinder Reference Document (PRD) gaming system. It provides tools and content relevant to Pathfinder rules, including core rulebook and advanced player's guide content.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2020-05-24

New character sheet mode that allows the user to create a printable character sheet. In addition, some minor fixes and UI tweaks, particularly for iOS 13.

### 1.2.0 — 2018-06-09

Added content from the Advanced Race Guide.

### 1.1.1 — 2018-02-23

Content from Advanced Player's Guide, including Classes, Feats, and spells. Several improvements to the user interface.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-01-24

No release notes.

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