Construct for 5e vs DnD 5e Character Keep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Construct for 5e
This app assists Dungeon Masters in running Dungeons & Dragons sessions by helping them build and track encounters, including initiative, monster HP, and conditions. It offers a clean interface to manage session details, allowing DMs to focus on the story and players. All monsters and spells from the SRD 5.1 are included.
- Build and track encounters
- Manage initiative
- Track monster HP and conditions
- Includes SRD 5.1 monsters and spells
- Open source development
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Construct is the easy to use companion app for Dungeon Masters of D&D, the greatest table top role playing game. It helps you build & track encounters including initiative, monster hp, conditions and more. With its clean design, Construct is the perfect DM side-kick during sessions. Let it track encounter details, so you can keep your eyes on the players and your mind on the story. Construct comes with all monsters and spells from the SRD 5.1, licensed under the Open Gaming License. Construct is open source. Follow along with the development at https://github.com/Thomvis/Construct.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Construct for 5e at 4.6 against DnD 5e Character Keep's 2.8. Construct for 5e also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). DnD 5e Character Keep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DnD 5e Character Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Construct for 5e holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Construct for 5e's written reviews are positive against 27% of DnD 5e Character Keep's.
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, DnD 5e Character Keep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Construct for 5e | DnD 5e Character Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (46 ratings) — better | 2.8 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 26.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Visser | Fanni Putnoczki |
Customer experience
Construct for 5e
DnD 5e Character Keep
In-app purchases
Construct for 5e
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
DnD 5e Character Keep
- Full Version$6.99





