# PRD Characters vs Pathrules 2e

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pathrules 2e at 100% against PRD Characters's 56%. Pathrules 2e also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). PRD Characters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (146 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PRD Characters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 3 months and Pathrules 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathrules 2e holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRD Characters has 146 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of PRD Characters's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pathrules 2e's.

PRD Characters ships an update every 4 months, Pathrules 2e fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRD Characters | Pathrules 2e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prd-characters/id1330667410/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrules-2e/id6742189558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shiny Button Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/339401189) | [Vitor Abreu Martins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794846811) |

## What reviewers say

### PRD Characters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prd-characters/id1330667410)

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.

**Highlights:** Character creation and leveling, Ability score guidance, Class and race selection, Spell slot tracking and preparation, In-app die roller, iCloud backup and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Subscription | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $5.49 | per year |


### Pathrules 2e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrules-2e/id6742189558)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRD Characters free?

PRD Characters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pathrules 2e free?

Pathrules 2e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PRD Characters or Pathrules 2e?

Pathrules 2e is rated higher. PRD Characters averages 4.1 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Pathrules 2e averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PRD Characters or Pathrules 2e have ads?

Pathrules 2e shows ads; PRD Characters does not.

### Which is updated more often, PRD Characters or Pathrules 2e?

PRD Characters ships an update every 4 months, and Pathrules 2e fortnightly. Most recently, PRD Characters was updated on July 17, 2026 and Pathrules 2e on June 20, 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.*