Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Build and track encounters
  • Manage initiative
  • Track monster HP and conditions
  • Includes SRD 5.1 monsters and spells
  • Open source development
Features
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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.

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

Construct for 5e4 screens
DnD 5e Character Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Construct for 5e versus DnD 5e Character Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruct for 5eDnD 5e Character Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better2.8 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB100 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThomas VisserFanni Putnoczki

Customer experience

Construct for 5e

All ratings43 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

DnD 5e Character Keep

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Construct for 5e

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
1 purchases

DnD 5e Character Keep

One-time1
  • Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is Construct for 5e free?
Construct for 5e 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, Construct for 5e or DnD 5e Character Keep?
Construct for 5e is rated higher. Construct for 5e averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while DnD 5e Character Keep averages 2.8 from 14 ratings.
Do Construct for 5e or DnD 5e Character Keep have ads?
Neither Construct for 5e nor DnD 5e Character Keep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construct for 5e or DnD 5e Character Keep?
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and DnD 5e Character Keep every 2 months. Most recently, Construct for 5e was updated on August 24, 2026 and DnD 5e Character Keep on September 14, 2026.

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