Party Initiative Tracker vs StatForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Party Initiative Tracker
This app helps manage character order in turn-based games. It allows for shared party creation and initiative rolling, automating turn order and notifying players when it's their turn.
- Create or join game parties
- Shared party creation across devices
- Automatic initiative rolling
- Manual initiative rolling option
- Automated turn order determination
- Player turn notifications
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Run combat smoothly. Never lose track of whose turn it is. Party Initiative Tracker keeps turn order clear during tabletop RPG combat β whether everyone shares one iPad or each player uses their own phone. SET UP YOUR PARTY Create a new party or join one with a code. Build the roster on a single device, or let each player add their own characters from their phone. Save characters as presets and bring them back for your next session. ROLL INITIATIVE The DM starts an initiative call. The app can roll for everyone automatically, or players can enter their own results. Set a max dice value in Settings, or enter any roll manually. FIGHT WITH CONFIDENCE Combat begins and turn order is set. The active player is highlighted and notified when itβs their turn β tap to advance and the app handles the rest. Track optional health, drop characters out of combat mid-fight, and keep rounds organized without juggling paper or spreadsheets. BUILT FOR THE TABLE β’ Works with D&D, Pathfinder, and any turn-based RPG β’ Multi-device parties β everyone stays in sync β’ Re-join recent parties from the login screen β’ Invite friends with a shareable link β’ Optimized for iPhone and iPad Less bookkeeping. More playing.
StatForge
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StatForge is the most powerful monster stat block generator for Dungeon Masters running DnD 5e and 5.5e (2024) campaigns. Build any creature from scratch, import from the SRD, or generate a prompt to import with AI β then export a professional, print-ready PNG or PDF that looks straight out of the Monster Manual. ~BUILD ANY MONSTER~ Full support for both 2014 (5e) and 2024 (5.5e) Monster Manual formats. Every field, every section β Traits, Actions, Bonus Actions, Reactions, Legendary Actions, Lair Actions, Regional Effects. Real-time preview updates as you type. ~EXPORT LIKE A PRO~ Generate stat block PNGs at 3Γ resolution with the print-ready parchment layout. AirDrop it, save to Photos, drop it into Roll20, Foundry VTT, or your campaign PDF. Your players won't know you made it this morning. ~SRD LIBRARY β 334 MONSTERS~ Start from any of 334 official SRD monsters (2014) or 235 monsters (2024 format). Import a stat block, customize freely, and export. Zero typing required to get started. ~AI IMPORT β WORKS WITH CHATGPT, CLAUDE & GEMINI~ Describe your monster, copy the generated prompt, paste it into any AI, paste the result back β StatForge maps the JSON to every field automatically. No API subscription required. Bring any AI-generated monster to life in seconds. ~YOUR BESTIARY, YOUR WAY~ Save up to 10 monsters free. Go Pro for an unlimited bestiary β every creature you've ever built, synced across all your devices via iCloud. Sort by CR, name, or last edited. Search instantly. Export any monster with one tap. ~FREE FEATURES~ Full stat block editor (2014 and 2024 formats) Real-time preview 3 PNG exports per day (resets at midnight). Save up to 10 stat blocks ~STATFORGE PRO β $4.99 ONE TIME~ Unlimited bestiary Unlimited PNG exports PDF export iCloud sync across all your devices AI Import (works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) SRD Library import (334 monsters, 2014 + 2024) No subscription. No ads. Pay once, own it forever. ~BUILT FOR DUNGEON MASTERS~ Whether you're running a one-shot or a year-long campaign, StatForge is the fastest way to get a homebrew monster from your head to the table. Used by DMs who care about the details. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast or Dungeons & Dragons. SRD content used under CC BY 4.0.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Party Initiative Tracker at none against StatForge's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StatForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Party Initiative Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Party Initiative Tracker | StatForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ivan Rep | Benjamin Van Allen |
In-app purchases
Party Initiative Tracker
No in-app purchases
StatForge
- StatForge Pro$4.99
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