# Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) vs Pathbuilder 2e

The clearest difference is rating: Pathbuilder 2e at 4.9 against Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)'s 4.1. Pathbuilder 2e also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 58%). Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month and Pathbuilder 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathbuilder 2e holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 199 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Pathbuilder 2e's.

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) ships an update every 3 weeks, Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) | Pathbuilder 2e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-tracker-pathfinder-1e/id1333968044/reviews) | **[4.9 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **199** |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caster Level Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333968043) | [Redrazors Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791763162) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-tracker-pathfinder-1e/id1333968044)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spell Tracker Pro | $4.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for spell reference
- 👍 Useful for spell tracking
- 👍 Clean UI and intuitive
- 👍 Good for Pathfinder casters
- 👍 Access to spell descriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing spells and incorrect levels
- 🐛 Lost character data
- 🐛 Cannot log in or reset password
- 🐛 No server support
- 🐛 Pro upgrade not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add class and racial abilities
- Support for custom spells
- Add spells from other sources
- Built-in spell descriptions
- Support for class abilities


### Pathbuilder 2e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064)

This character planner and sheet app is designed for the Pathfinder 2e Tabletop Roleplaying Game. It allows users to meticulously plan their characters and then export them as a PDF or use the application directly as a digital character sheet.

**Highlights:** Character planning, Digital character sheet, PDF export, Pathfinder 2e compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathbuilder 2e IOS Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic at last
- 🚀 Best builder finally on iOS
- 👍 The best character creator
- 👍 The best builder come to iOS!
- 👍 Borderline essential for easy Pf2e play and insane value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Functionally fantastic, but needs work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Functionally fantastic, but needs work on iPad

**Requested features**

- Path builder encounters, GM mode, and ability to share turn order with players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) free?

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pathbuilder 2e free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Pathbuilder 2e?

Pathbuilder 2e is rated higher. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Pathbuilder 2e averages 4.9 from 199 ratings.

### Do Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Pathbuilder 2e have ads?

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) shows ads; Pathbuilder 2e does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Pathbuilder 2e?

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. Most recently, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pathbuilder 2e on November 4, 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.*