Comparison

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 vs Pathrules 2e

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
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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

Pathrules 2e

This app provides a streamlined reference for Pathfinder 2nd Edition rules, simplifying complex cross-references. It allows players and Game Masters to easily search and filter for actions, spells, feats, and more. The app aims to make navigating the game's extensive trait system more accessible.

Highlights
  • Pathfinder 2e rules reference
  • Simplified cross-references
  • Search by name
  • Filter options
  • Actions, spells, feats, skills, attributes, traits, conditions, creature abilities
Features
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Pathrules 2e The Pathfinder 2e rules reference app. Perfect for players and GMs alike. The Pathfinder 2e trait system is great, but it ends up with cross-references, which makes it a bit difficult to read. Pathrules 2e aims to solve this problem by easily showing the references. In addition, the app also allows you to search by name and apply filters, to make it easy to find what you are looking for. For now there are actions, spells, feats, skill, attributes, traits, conditions and creature abilities, but more are to come.

Screenshots

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.54 screens
Pathrules 2e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pathrules 2e at Free against RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5's $2.99. Pathrules 2e also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (589 vs 4). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pathrules 2e 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 Pathrules 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pathrules 2e holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 has 589 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Pathrules 2e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 ships an update monthly, Pathrules 2e fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 versus Pathrules 2e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5Pathrules 2e
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (589 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings589 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRlyeh IndustryVitor Abreu Martins

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%

Pathrules 2e

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

Pathrules 2e

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
1 purchases

Pathrules 2e

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$2.99

Questions

Is RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 free?
RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pathrules 2e free?
Pathrules 2e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 or Pathrules 2e?
Pathrules 2e is rated higher. RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Pathrules 2e averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 or Pathrules 2e have ads?
Pathrules 2e shows ads; RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 does not.
Which is updated more often, RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 or Pathrules 2e?
RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 ships an update monthly, and Pathrules 2e fortnightly. Most recently, RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pathrules 2e on June 20, 2026.

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