Comparison

BSB Generator vs RPG Notebook

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

Head to head
About

BSB Generator

Easily create and print custom buzzword bingo cards for any occasion. Define your own words and phrases to make events more engaging and fun for friends, family, or colleagues. Optional in-app purchases unlock advanced features like PDF export and online sharing.

Highlights
  • Create custom buzzword lists
  • Generate random bingo cards
  • Use cards on device
  • Print via AirPrint
  • Export as PDF/image (in-app purchase)
  • Share and play online (in-app purchase)
Features
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Create your own buzzword bingo – quick, flexible, and fully customizable. Whether it’s a family dinner, a birthday party, a business meeting, or a university lecture: This app turns boring moments into spontaneous fun. Define your own buzzwords and phrases, generate random bingo cards, and get kids, friends, family, colleagues, or classmates to shout “BINGO!” – or any word that fits your event. Free features: - Create one custom buzzword list - Generate random bingo cards from your words - Use bingo cards directly on your device - Print bingo cards via AirPrint® - Print multiple bingo cards on a single page The size of the bingo cards automatically adapts to the paper size. Small, subtle cards for meetings or large sheets for family events – your choice. Optional features via in-app purchase: - Create and manage additional buzzword lists - Export bingo cards as PDF - Export bingo cards as images - Share and play bingo games online - Draw bingo slips directly in the app No printer available? With an in-app purchase, you can save your bingo cards as PDF or image files, print them later, or share them digitally. Happy bingo!

About

RPG Notebook

This app helps you build worlds, manage your tabletop RPG campaigns, and organize all your notes. It offers customizable entries, linking between ideas, and map management. Keep your game world organized and accessible.

Highlights
  • Campaign management
  • Customizable entries with various section types
  • Automatic hyperlinking between entries
  • Map creation and pin functionality
  • Themed templates for different settings
  • Extensive icon library
  • Backup and export options
Features
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RPG Notebook will help you build worlds, manage campaigns, and keep your notes tightly organized. Here are some of its great features: *CAMPAIGNS: Choose a name, select a theme that matches your setting, and simply start filling it with all your ideas. *ENTRIES: They can be customized any way you like with 8 types of sections (from simple text fields to trackers, checklists, and images) that you can name and place in any order you like. *TEMPLATES: If there's a section arrangement that you like, save it as a template for future use. *HYPERLINKS: When you finish writing something, the app checks if your text contains any phrases that match an existing entry or group name and automatically creates a link for you. *MAPS: Every campaign has a dedicated segment where numerous maps can be added. *MAP PINS: You can add simple note pins or special pins that link to an entry, group, or map. *JOURNAL: Journal notes will help you keep track of important events that happened during your sessions. *THEMES: The fantasy theme is great for the most popular tabletop RPG systems like dnd 5e or pathfinder, but the app also has themes for other settings: cthulhu, sci-fi, cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic, steampunk and wuxia. *ICONS: There are over 4000 built-in icons and 40 colors that you can use in your entries, but you can also add your own. *BACKUP: You can create a backup file and store it locally or export it so it can be shared with other devices. *MODES: Both light and dark modes are supported. *EVERYTHING IN YOUR POCKET: No more forgotten or lost notes. You will always be prepared for the next session or be able to immediately write down ideas that suddenly come to your mind wherever you are! :)

Screenshots

BSB Generator4 screens
RPG Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

BSB Generator and RPG Notebook both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of RPG Notebook's written reviews are positive against 20% of BSB Generator's. RPG Notebook also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). BSB Generator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. BSB Generator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and RPG Notebook 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for BSB Generator against 4.0 for RPG Notebook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 51 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of BSB Generator's written reviews are positive against 69% of RPG Notebook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BSB Generator ships an update every 5 months, RPG Notebook monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BSB Generator versus RPG Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBSB GeneratorRPG Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (67 ratings) — better4.0 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIngo PanzMarta Fecio

Customer experience

BSB Generator

All ratings65 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

RPG Notebook

All ratings48 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative13.9%

Bugs and requests

BSB Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RPG Notebook

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes completely after recent updates
  • App gets stuck on the home page after an update
  • Backup restoration fails, showing a loading wheel indefinitely
  • App force closes during note-taking, losing progress
  • Ads cannot be closed without opening their links
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  • App no longer opens completely before crashing out

Requested features

24 requests
  • Journal functionality for play-by-post games (disable name links)
  • Italicize text and other text editor functions
  • Trackers that reset to zero for accumulation
  • World building tools to combine campaigns
  • Link campaigns together for NPC referencing
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  • Output to PDF
  • Dedicated NPC section
  • Draw on uploaded maps
  • Always allow option for pasting from other apps
  • Font size adjustment for descriptions
  • Ability to invite or share notes with other players
  • Inventory management with counters
  • Add images or thumbnails to entries
  • Organize maps into groups
  • Allow icon links in maps to lead to other maps
  • Better map linking to zoom into specific spots
  • More markers for points of interest on maps
  • Add scenes that are not maps
  • List NPCs for points of interest
  • Attach NPCs to certain maps
  • Cloud sharing or accounts for cross-device sync
  • Share link for a campaign
  • DM view with hidden notes/locations
  • Formatted preview of all entry content at once

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BSB Generator

One-time3
  • Comfort version$0.99
  • I need more space bundle$0.99
  • Online Bundle$3.99
1 purchases

RPG Notebook

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is BSB Generator free?
BSB Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RPG Notebook free?
RPG Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BSB Generator or RPG Notebook?
BSB Generator is rated higher. BSB Generator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while RPG Notebook averages 4.0 from 51 ratings.
Do BSB Generator or RPG Notebook have ads?
RPG Notebook shows ads; BSB Generator does not.
Which is updated more often, BSB Generator or RPG Notebook?
BSB Generator ships an update every 5 months, and RPG Notebook monthly. Most recently, BSB Generator was updated on November 6, 2026 and RPG Notebook on November 3, 2026.

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