Comparison

Talisman vs PF2 Character Sheet

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

Head to head
About

Talisman

Embark on a fantasy quest to claim the Crown of Command, battling mythical creatures and making strategic decisions. This officially licensed digital board game offers both local and online multiplayer, AI opponents, and expandable content.

Highlights
  • Officially licensed board game adaptation
  • Local and online multiplayer
  • Play against AI opponents
  • Expandable content with in-app purchases
  • Interactive tutorial and online rule book
  • Unlockable Runestone cards
Features
Read full description

Embark on a perilous fantasy adventure, fighting dragons, battling serpents, and avoiding the deadly curse of the Hag. Will you be the first to claim the Crown of Command? 4.5/5 TouchArcade - "...sky high production quality with a full complement of features." 4/5 BoardGameGeek - "A great game with a ton of content." “Talisman: Digital Edition is one of the best board game ports available for iPad period.” – Pocket Tactics Talisman, the magical quest game from Games Workshop, is a classic board game that has been enjoyed by fantasy fans for nearly 35 years. It’s a game of skilful decision-making based on dice and cards. There are 14 characters available, be it Warrior, Assassin, Thief or Wizard they are all unique in their strengths, weaknesses and special powers. To win the game race your opponents through a perilous realm, journeying to the heart of the land to find the Crown of Command. Many of the expansions, true to the board game, are available with more yet to come. Features list: ● Officially licensed Games Workshop game, using the Revised 4th Edition rules with official artwork. ● A fully expandable game with more cards and characters available as in-app purchases. ● Local multiplayer - Pass to Play mode. ● Real-time online multiplayer mode for 2-6 players. Play against anyone in the world! ● Play against AI characters in offline games. ● Optional house rules included allowing you to tailor games to your liking. ● Interactive tutorial. ● Online rule book. ● AI speed settings so you can play the game at your own pace. ● Turn log - view all game actions in a detailed log. ● Earn XP as you play! Level-up and unlock special Runestone cards, exclusive to this digital edition. ● Languages - English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Polish and Russian. ● Game Center Achievements ● Leaderboard - How do you compare to the World's best players? NOTE - Compatibility: iPad2 or newer, iOS7.x This app offers in-app purchases. You may disable in-app purchasing using your device settings. See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213 for more info. For all the latest updates follow us on twitter: @Nomadgames and Facebook: @Nomadgamesltd FAQ - Can I play with my friends by passing the device around? Yes! Get your family and friends together and race each other to the Crown! Does the game offer cross-platform multiplayer? It certainly does! Play against players on other platforms in online games. Do I need to buy expansions to join an online game with expansions? No! You do not need to buy expansion packs in order to join a game that is using them, but you cannot choose the characters from it until you purchase it. Does the game have asynchronous play? No. Talisman doesn't really suit asynchronous play due to players having to react to spell casting.

About

PF2 Character Sheet

Manage your Pathfinder 2 characters with a wide selection of ancestors, classes, and backgrounds. Share characters with friends and enjoy unrestricted multiclassing and leveling.

Highlights
  • Character creation
  • 30+ Ancestors
  • 16+ Classes
  • 78+ Backgrounds
  • Character sharing
  • Unrestricted multiclassing
  • Unrestricted leveling
Features
Read full description

PF2 Character Sheet is an application to manage your characters for Pathfinder 2. You have available to create your character: - 30 Ancestors. - 16 Class. - 78 Backgrounds. Also, you can send and receive characters made by your friends without limits. PS: This app has no restrictions when selecting classes (multiclass) and leveling up.

Screenshots

Talisman1 screens
PF2 Character Sheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Talisman at 3.3 against PF2 Character Sheet's 2.0. Talisman also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Talisman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PF2 Character Sheet 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

Talisman holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talisman has 220 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Talisman's written reviews are positive against 0% of PF2 Character Sheet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talisman ships an update every 6 weeks, PF2 Character Sheet every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Talisman versus PF2 Character Sheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalismanPF2 Character Sheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (220 ratings) — better2.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings220 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad GamesCarlos Vlchez Domnguez

Customer experience

Talisman

All ratings218 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative37.6%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative48.0%

PF2 Character Sheet

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Talisman

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Inability to restore previous in-app purchases
  • Glitches with certain game mechanics and expansions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow background audio playback
  • Improve UI and controls, especially for larger screens
  • Add more gameplay modes and customization options

PF2 Character Sheet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Talisman

One-time10
  • The City Expansion Pack$2.99
  • The Dungeon Expansion Pack$2.99
  • The Highland Expansion Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • The Reaper Expansion Pack$2.99
  • The Woodlands$2.99
  • The Cataclysm$2.99
  • The Realm of Souls$2.99
  • Ancient Beasts$2.99
  • Clockwork Kingdom Expansion$2.99
  • Expansion Bundle$40.99
1 purchases

PF2 Character Sheet

One-time1
  • Update to Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Talisman free?
Talisman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PF2 Character Sheet free?
PF2 Character Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talisman or PF2 Character Sheet?
Talisman is rated higher. Talisman averages 3.3 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while PF2 Character Sheet averages 2.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Talisman or PF2 Character Sheet have ads?
PF2 Character Sheet shows ads; Talisman does not.
Which is updated more often, Talisman or PF2 Character Sheet?
Talisman ships an update every 6 weeks, and PF2 Character Sheet every 10 months. Most recently, Talisman was updated on November 4, 2026 and PF2 Character Sheet on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons