Comparison

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 vs SessionKeeper

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

Head to head
About

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5

This app simplifies tabletop role-playing game character management for Pathfinder and D&D 3.5. It automates calculations, guides character creation, and provides built-in rule references. Customize your character sheets and manage all aspects of your game on the go.

Highlights
  • Automated stat recalculation
  • Step-by-step character creation
  • Comprehensive character aspect management
  • Built-in PRD/SRD reference
  • Customizable content
  • DM tools for NPC generation
Features
Read full description

RPG Scribe is a smart character sheet with built-in reference for Pathfinder (1E) and D&D 3.5 (PRD, SRD respectively*). Here are some reasons why thousands of players and dungeon masters love the app, and why you will love it too: • SMART: RPG Scribe knows a lot about Pathfinder/3.5e and does the math for you. Change one thing and all associated stats are recalculated on the fly! • STEP-BY-STEP: Character creation and level-up are performed step-by-step. It takes only seconds (instead of hours with pen & paper) and you just can't go wrong with it! • MANAGE EVERY ASPECT: Every aspect of your character is covered: all basic statistics, skills, feats, spells, inventory, equipment, special ability and ammo tracking, class-specific features (like domains, bloodlines, etc.) and more. • ELEGANT & EFFICIENT: With intuitive layout, attention to detail and extensive use of graphic icons RPG Scribe is designed to be easy and efficient to use while being rich with useful features. • BUILT-IN REFERENCE: RPG Scribe contains built-in PRD reference that can be browsed and searched. Relevant information is always available when you need it! • CUSTOMIZE: You can extend built-in content with your own races, classes, feats, spells, weapon types, etc. • GREAT FOR DMs TOO: As a DM you can easily generate random non-player character or make use of quickly accessible reference. • ALL IN YOUR POCKET: You will never want to go back to a paper character sheet again (nor any other digital)! Check http://rpgscri.be/pf to learn more about RPG Scribe Pathfinder. (*) Pathfinder Reference Document and System Reference Document. Check our website for information on included content.

About

SessionKeeper

This app automatically records and organizes your tabletop RPG sessions, providing summaries, a campaign wiki, and AI-generated character portraits. It helps players and Dungeon Masters remember campaign details, track player achievements, and gain insights into gameplay.

Highlights
  • Automatic session summaries
  • Self-updating campaign wiki
  • AI character portraits
  • Player achievements
  • DM insights
  • Campaign AI assistant
  • Discord bot integration
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Finally, an app that remembers your campaign better than you do. SessionKeeper records your D&D sessions and turns chaos into clarity. While you're derailing the DM's carefully crafted plot, we're taking notes. WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS: - Automatic Session Summaries: Because "what happened last time?" deserves better than blank stares - Self-Updating Campaign Wiki: Finally remember that shopkeeper's name (and why you owe them gold) - AI Character Portraits: Capture epic moments, no artistic skill required - Player Achievements: "Chaotic Stupid" and "Natural 20 Collector" badges await - DM Insights: Discover if your party actually enjoys those puzzle dungeons - Campaign AI Assistant: Ask questions, get answers about YOUR actual campaign - Discord Bot - Record remote sessions without leaving your server PERFECT FOR: → Players who forget everything between sessions → DMs juggling multiple worlds (and trying to keep them straight) → Groups who spend 20 minutes recapping last session → That one player who takes ALL the notes → Professional DMs who need their sanity intact HOW IT WORKS: Hit record. Play D&D. Get your campaign automatically organized. It's genuinely that simple. LEVEL UP YOUR GAME: Free - Join unlimited campaigns, play in any game your friends create Adventurer ($3.99/mo) - Create 1 campaign, get summaries, portraits & achievements Hero ($9.99/mo) - 2 campaigns, full wiki, Discord bot, DM tools Legendary ($24.99/mo) - Share premium benefits with your whole party THE TECHNICAL STUFF: - Clear recording indicators (no sneaky business) - Speaker recognition (who said what) - Secure cloud storage (your secrets are safe) - Delete everything whenever you want (your data, your choice) - AI never trains on your campaigns (your stories stay yours) - Campaign content stays private (we don't sell or share your adventures) - Sync with web app and Discord bot Stop pretending you remember what happened three sessions ago. Let SessionKeeper handle the notes while you handle the fun. Download now and give your campaign the memory upgrade it deserves. Note: Requires internet for AI features. Works with D&D 5e and most tabletop RPGs. We can't help with your dice rolls though.. you're on your own there. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.54 screens
SessionKeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SessionKeeper at Free against RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5's $2.99. SessionKeeper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked) and ratings volume (589 vs 95). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SessionKeeper is free to download; RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 costs $2.99 up front. RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SessionKeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SessionKeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 has 589 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5's written reviews are positive against 100% of SessionKeeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 ships an update monthly, SessionKeeper every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 versus SessionKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5SessionKeeper
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (589 ratings)4.8 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings589 — better95
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB139 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRlyeh IndustrySessionKeeper LLC

Customer experience

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5

All ratings589 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative10.5%

SessionKeeper

All ratings95 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Character data corruption after updates
  • Menu bar disappearing
  • Issues with custom data entry

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Pathfinder 2E
  • Implement animal companions/familiars
  • Allow editing of existing characters
  • Incorporate Mythic rules
  • Add more equipment, weapons, and items

SessionKeeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5

One-time6
  • Small Heart$0.99
  • Psionic Pack$1.99
  • Epic Pack$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Medium Heart$4.99
  • Expansion Pack$6.99
  • Large Heart$9.99
10 purchases

SessionKeeper

Subscriptions6
  • Adventurer Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Hero Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Legendary Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Adventurer Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Hero Annual1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Legendary Annual1 Month trial$239.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 Credits$4.99
  • 120 Credits$9.99
  • 400 Credits$24.99
Show 1 more
  • 1000 Credits$49.99

Questions

Is RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 free?
RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SessionKeeper free?
SessionKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 or SessionKeeper?
SessionKeeper is rated higher. RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while SessionKeeper averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.
Do RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 or SessionKeeper have ads?
Neither RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 nor SessionKeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 or SessionKeeper?
RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 ships an update monthly, and SessionKeeper every 9 days. Most recently, RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 was updated on November 6, 2026 and SessionKeeper on November 8, 2026.

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