Construct for 5e vs Cariina Student
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.
Cariina Student
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Cariina is a next-generation startup that’s transforming the edtech logistics space by giving teachers, parents, and administrators the tools necessary to succeed in education. Cariina provides software solutions for managing extracurriculars, overseeing transport logistics, and using AI to protect the school from outside threats. Cariina Student is tailored to your individual needs as a student in one of our partner schools. Cariina Faculty is easy to use - with it you can: SUBMIT AND MANAGE FORM Find all the forms you school has in one place. Interact with them and manage your responses. SCHOOL PAGES View all the different pages your school has set up and keep up to date with the latest information related to your school.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cariina Student at none against Construct for 5e's 3. Construct for 5e's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cariina Student asks for nothing beyond the download.
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Cariina Student every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Construct for 5e | Cariina Student |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Visser | Pedro Guimaraes |
In-app purchases
Construct for 5e
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Cariina Student
No in-app purchases
Questions
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