PRD Characters vs Dungeon Paper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRD Characters
Create, level up, and track characters for the Pathfinder gaming system. Get guidance on ability scores, classes, races, and spells. Includes a die roller and iCloud backup.
- Character creation and leveling
- Ability score guidance
- Class and race selection
- Spell slot tracking and preparation
- In-app die roller
- iCloud backup and sync
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PRD Characters allows you to create, level-up, and track characters for the PRD(Pathfinder Reference Document) gaming system. The App will give you choices and guidance for such aspects as ability scores, class selection, race selection, feature choices, spells, and more. Pop-up menus will display exactly how scores are calculated, allowing you to add your own adjustments if there is something else you want taken into account. Spell tracking tells you how many spell slots you have, lets you prepare spells in those slots, and keep track of which ones have been cast. You can back up and sync your characters between devices using Apple's iCloud. In addition, the App provides a die-roller for performing standard die rolls, as well as custom die rolls for any need. The free version allows you to create and level up characters up to level 4 using all the Core Rulebook races and 4 basic classes, Fighter, Rogue, Cleric, and Wizard. Buying a subscription gives you access to all the Core Rulebook and Advanced Player's Guide classes (except for Loremaster and Pathfinder Chronicler) and allows character levels all the way up to 20. PRD Characters now supports races from the Advanced Race guide. See demonstration here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFX52Z751pA There are two Full Functionality Subscriptions, one for 3 months and the other for 1 year. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after you confirm purchase. These are auto-renewable subscriptions, which means they automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the same charge as the initial purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The Privacy and Terms of Use can be found at: http://shinybuttonsoftware.com/prd-characters/prd-characters-privacy-policy/
Dungeon Paper
This interactive character sheet app enhances Dungeon World campaigns with unlimited character management, custom class and race creation, and streamlined tracking of stats, inventory, and notes. It allows for quick dice rolls and easy sharing of homebrew content.
- Unlimited character sheets
- Custom class and race creation
- Streamlined character setup
- Comprehensive stat and inventory tracking
- Playbook and homebrew integration
- Quick dice rolls
- Homebrew content sharing
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Calling all Dungeon World enthusiasts! Say hello to Dungeon Paper, your perfect gaming companion. Immerse yourself in zero-hustle Dungeon World campaigns with our interactive character sheet, offering unparalleled customization options. Key Features: * Unlimited Character Sheets: Manage countless characters with ease. * Create Classes and Races: Craft unique classes and races for truly personalized characters. * Streamlined Setup: Quickly input basic details like character name, image, race, and alignment. * Comprehensive Tracking: Keep tabs on bonds, flags, and session experience effortlessly. * Stats and Modifiers: Easily set and view stats, modifiers, life, armor, and damage dice. * Playbook Integration: Effortlessly incorporate moves and spells from the playbook or unleash your own homebrew creations. * Quick Rolls: Configure quick roll buttons or roll your moves and spells directly within the app. * Inventory Mastery: Maintain a meticulous record of inventory items, coins, and load without hassle. * Organized Notes: Add and categorize notes to stay on top of your group's campaign and your character's developments. * Dice Anywhere: Roll dice from any point in the app for a seamless gaming experience. * Effortless Search: Quickly locate moves, spells, items, and more with our intuitive search feature. * Homebrew Sharing: Export your custom content as bundled files and share your unique creations with fellow players! Embark on your Dungeon World adventure with Dungeon Paper – your key to an organized and thrilling campaign! Download now and level up your gaming journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dungeon Paper at 100% against PRD Characters's 56%. Dungeon Paper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). PRD Characters's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (148 vs 2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PRD Characters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 3 months. Dungeon Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.
PRD Characters holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRD Characters has 148 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of PRD Characters's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dungeon Paper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PRD Characters ships an update every 4 months, Dungeon Paper monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRD Characters | Dungeon Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (148 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 148 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shiny Button Software, LLC | Chen Asraf |
Customer experience
PRD Characters
Dungeon Paper
Bugs and requests
PRD Characters
Reported bugs
3 issues- Hint system illegible
- Exotic Weapon Proficiency selection issue
- Tips not showing properly in dark mode
Requested features
11 requests- Dark mode option
- More books added
- Change text color in tip bubbles
- Fix tips not showing in dark mode
- Ability to edit feats
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- Enchanting items feature
- More content released
- Tile to track HP with damage/heal buttons
- Immersive overlay over character picture
- Regular human characters option
- More customizability
Dungeon Paper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRD Characters
- 3 Month Subscription$2.493 Months
- 1 Year Subscription$5.491 Year
Dungeon Paper
No in-app purchases
Questions
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