RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 vs CharTaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automated stat recalculation
- Step-by-step character creation
- Comprehensive character aspect management
- Built-in PRD/SRD reference
- Customizable content
- DM tools for NPC generation
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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.
CharTaker
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CharTaker is a free, offline character sheet manager for the Starfinder 1st Edition Roleplaying Game built with user experience and ease of use top of mind. Build a character from scratch, level up at the table, and track everything mid-session - no books or WiFi required. ALL 13 CLASSES Envoy, Mechanic, Mystic, Operative, Solarian, Soldier, Technomancer, Biohacker, Vanguard, Witchwarper, Nanocyte, Evolutionist, and Precog. CHARACTER CREATION Step-by-step guided wizard. Pick your ancestry, theme, class, and ability scores. Assign skill ranks, choose feats, class features, and learn spells. LEVEL UP FAST A streamlined flow walks you through everything you gain at each level: HP, SP, skill ranks, new class features, feat slots, ability score increases, and spells. Edit previous levels anytime. FULL CHARACTER SHEET Track ability scores, skills, saves, AC, BAB, speed, HP, Stamina, and Resolve in one place. Tap any skill to roll. See bonus breakdowns so you know exactly where every number comes from. COMBAT TRACKER One-tap attack rolls with full dice breakdowns - hit, damage, and critical results displayed clearly. Track SP and HP with Starfinder's damage-flows-through-stamina-first system. SPELLS & ABILITIES Browse the complete spell database with filters by class, level, and school. Track spell slots, cast spells, and manage class abilities like Paradoxes, Stellar Modes, Expertise, and more. EQUIPMENT SHOP Browse hundreds of weapons, armor, and gear. Filter by type, level, and category. Buy and equip items directly to your character sheet. CLASS FEATURE BROWSER Every class feature, specialization, fighting style, connection, gear boost, magic hack, and more - browsable and searchable with full descriptions. MULTIPLAYER Allow for two way tracking of encounters between DM and players, no account required! STARSHIP COMBAT Track your starship's shields, hull points, weapons, and systems. Pick your crew role (Captain, Pilot, Engineer, Gunner, Science Officer) and manage ship combat alongside your character. DICE ROLLER Built-in dice rolling for attacks, skills, and saves with full roll breakdowns and history. GM TOOLS: INITIATIVE TRACKER Run combat right from your phone. Add players and enemies, roll initiative, and step through turns with a single tap. Track enemy HP with quick-adjust buttons and see EAC, KAC, and attack details at a glance. GM TOOLS: BESTIARY Import creatures from the integrated bestiary — 47 pre-built monsters with full stats, attacks, and CR ratings. Or add custom enemies on the fly. GM TOOLS: CONDITIONS REFERENCE Look up any status effect instantly. All 30+ Starfinder conditions with full rules text, searchable by name or keyword. No rulebook needed. WORKS OFFLINE All data is stored locally on your device. No account needed, no server connection required. Your characters are yours. FREE & COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED CharTaker is and will always be free to use. Built with love for the Starfinder community. This app uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). It is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CharTaker at Free against RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5's $2.99. CharTaker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5's advantage is chart position (#174 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
CharTaker 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. CharTaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 ships an update monthly, CharTaker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5 | CharTaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (589 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 589 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #174 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rlyeh Industry | JAMES CORNELIUS EMERY ZABEL |
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
CharTaker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RPG Scribe Pathfinder & 3.5
- Small Heart$0.99
- Psionic Pack$1.99
- Epic Pack$1.99
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- Medium Heart$4.99
- Expansion Pack$6.99
- Large Heart$9.99
CharTaker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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