Comparison

D20 vs DnD 5e Character Keep

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

Head to head
About

D20

This minimalist application allows for quick and easy dice rolling for tabletop role-playing games. It supports various dice types and offers customization options for themes and app icons. A history feature tracks recent rolls.

Highlights
  • Roll d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, d100
  • Roll multiple dice with taps or swipes
  • 11 color themes
  • Change app icon
  • History of last 100 rolls
  • No distractions, minimalist design
Features
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Roll dice quick and easy in this minimalist app design. FEATURES • Roll a d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, or d100. • Roll multiple dice with quick successive taps or by swiping up on a die. • In settings you can choose from 11 color themes. • Long hold on the color symbol to change your app icon. • In history, you can see your last 100 rolls. WHY CHOOSE THIS APP This is a no distractions app. You won’t find yourself fussing with the interface or configuring settings. Just open the app and start rolling. This is the only completely free app designed specifically with touch interface in mind. NANI APP (No Ads - No In App Purchases) A Nani App follows these requirements: 1. Free to download. 2. No in app purchases. 3. No ads. 4. App data is never used to track you. Designed By Alec Francis | alecfrancis.com Developed By Roy Dawson | roydaw@icloud.com

About

DnD 5e Character Keep

This app simplifies Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition character management. It offers a character creator, spellbook, inventory, and a built-in handbook with tutorials for new players. Customize your character with custom races and spells, and easily import/export your creations.

Highlights
  • Easy character creator
  • Built-in handbook with tutorials
  • Assisted level up
  • Spellbook with spell slot tracking
  • Customizable inventory
  • Import/Export characters
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A fully customizable D&D character sheet created for the 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons tabletop game. Also includes a spellbook, inventory, assisted level up and character creator, and a built in handbook so it's suitable for new players who are too lazy to read the book and learn the rules. SUITABLE FOR NEWBIES • Easy to use character creator • Built-in handbook with step-by-step tutorials • Assisted level up, that walks you through the level up procedure • Track spells, spell casting and learn new spells FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE • Contains the SRD content, but custom races/spells/feats can be added, so the possibilities are endless EVERYTHING IN ONE APP • Manage your stats, abilities, proficiencies, and more • Inventory with custom items, weight checking and more • Spell book with your known spells, and spell slots tracking • Built in notebook to keep track of your adventures • Feats with descriptions so you don't have to memorize the rules anymore • Import/Export your characters Interested? Just download the app and try it. The free version lets you level up to level 5, and keep 3 characters. *** You have an idea for a new feature? / You found a bug? *** Just drop me an email, I'm happy to hear every new idea and feedback.

Screenshots

D204 screens
DnD 5e Character Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: D20 at 100% against DnD 5e Character Keep's 27%. D20 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). DnD 5e Character Keep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DnD 5e Character Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. D20 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

D20 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of D20's written reviews are positive against 27% of DnD 5e Character Keep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D20 ships an update every 18 months, DnD 5e Character Keep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
D20 versus DnD 5e Character Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD20DnD 5e Character Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better2.8 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBryce DawsonFanni Putnoczki

Customer experience

D20

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DnD 5e Character Keep

All ratings14 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral50.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral53.3%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

D20

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DnD 5e Character Keep

One-time1
  • Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is D20 free?
D20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DnD 5e Character Keep free?
DnD 5e Character Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, D20 or DnD 5e Character Keep?
D20 is rated higher. D20 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while DnD 5e Character Keep averages 2.8 from 14 ratings.
Do D20 or DnD 5e Character Keep have ads?
Neither D20 nor DnD 5e Character Keep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D20 or DnD 5e Character Keep?
D20 ships an update every 18 months, and DnD 5e Character Keep every 2 months. Most recently, D20 was updated on October 14, 2026 and DnD 5e Character Keep on October 2, 2026.

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