# RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 vs SessionKeeper

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 (#125 vs unranked) and ratings volume (589 vs 95). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 | SessionKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-scribe-pathfinder-and-35/id1121334119/reviews) | **[4.8 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionkeeper-smart-d-and-d-notes/id6737173822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rlyeh Industry](https://appshunter.io/developer/357418039) | [SessionKeeper LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775082544) |

## What reviewers say

### RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-scribe-pathfinder-and-35/id1121334119)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Psionic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Heart | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Heart | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best character sheet app
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔧 Highly customizable
- 📚 Comprehensive database
- 🔄 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing some content
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid expansion required for full content
- 🤖 Lack of dice rolling functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Character data corruption after updates
- Menu bar disappearing
- Issues with custom data entry

**Requested features**

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


### SessionKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionkeeper-smart-d-and-d-notes/id6737173822)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adventurer Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hero Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Legendary Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Adventurer Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Hero Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Legendary Annual | $239.99 | per year |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 400 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*