Comparison

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) 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

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

Easily manage spellcasting for Pathfinder 1e players and Game Masters. Track spells prepared, cast, and durations, access spell rules, and manage character spell slots. Supports all official caster classes and over 2000 spells.

Highlights
  • Track spells per day
  • Countdown spell durations
  • Create and edit characters
  • Access Pathfinder spell rules
  • Apply metamagic feats
  • Support for all caster classes
  • Import characters from PCGen
Features
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Make it easy to track your spellcasting in Pathfinder 1e. Spell Tracker keeps track of everything related to spellcasting and magic in one place. It's great for Pathfinder players and DMs/GMs with spellcasting NPCs. - Never forget how many spells per day you have left to cast and prepare. - Countdown the durations of active spells as you prepare, cast, and play. - Create and edit your characters with as few taps as possible. - Get the full rules for any Pathfinder spell from d20pfsrd in one tap. - Apply metamagic feats to your prepared and cast spells. - Try every official Paizo Pathfinder 1e caster class (including core, base, hybrid, prestige and unchained caster classes). Includes wizard, cleric, sorcerer, paladin, arcanist, ranger, shaman, witch and many more. - Import Pathfinder characters from PCGen. - Pick from over 2000 Pathfinder spells from over 130 Paizo sources. With Spell Tracker Pro, you can also: - Track magic items (wands, potions, scrolls, staves and metamagic rods). - Track special abilities. - Sync between devices. Spell Tracker for Pathfinder 1e remembers which spells you know. It calculates your spells per day per level. It updates your remaining spell slots as you prepare and cast spells. It tracks the remaining duration of active spell effects. And it puts the rules at your fingertips. For licensing information, please see: https://www.spelltrackerapp.com/licensing

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

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)4 screens
DnD 5e Character Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) at 4.1 against DnD 5e Character Keep's 3.0. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 27%) and ratings volume (83 vs 1). DnD 5e Character Keep's advantage is 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. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month and DnD 5e Character Keep 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

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)'s written reviews are positive against 27% of DnD 5e Character Keep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) ships an update every 3 weeks, DnD 5e Character Keep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) versus DnD 5e Character Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)DnD 5e Character Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (83 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings83 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaster Level LimitedFanni Putnoczki

Customer experience

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

All ratings84 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative24.2%

DnD 5e Character Keep

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

Bugs and requests

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App logs out unexpectedly
  • Password reset not working
  • Cannot log in or create new account
  • Server support appears to be down
  • In-app purchase option not functioning
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  • Store cannot be reached for upgrades
  • App keeps reverting to older spell lists
  • App says it doesn't connect to internet
  • Numberpad covers save button
  • Cannot edit spell slots for feats

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add class and racial abilities
  • Support for custom spells
  • Add spells from other sources
  • Built-in spell descriptions
  • Support for class abilities
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  • Support for condition tracking
  • Refinement for prepared spells
  • Way to switch spell slots without re-preparing
  • Support for Rings of Wizardry
  • Option to add custom spells
  • Track wands and spell durations
  • Add meta Magics
  • Edit spell slots for feats

DnD 5e Character Keep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

Subscriptions1
  • Spell Tracker Pro7 Days trial$4.491 Month
1 purchases

DnD 5e Character Keep

One-time1
  • Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) free?
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DnD 5e Character Keep free?
DnD 5e Character Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or DnD 5e Character Keep?
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) is rated higher. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while DnD 5e Character Keep averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or DnD 5e Character Keep have ads?
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) shows ads; DnD 5e Character Keep does not.
Which is updated more often, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or DnD 5e Character Keep?
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) ships an update every 3 weeks, and DnD 5e Character Keep every 2 months. Most recently, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) was updated on November 2, 2026 and DnD 5e Character Keep on November 3, 2026.

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