Comparison

Construct for 5e vs StatAnvil

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

StatAnvil

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StatAnvil is a character management app for tabletop role-playing games. Build a character sheet that fits your table, whatever system you play. Most character apps are built for one game, require a website to use or require an account for the most basic features. StatAnvil is system-agnostic. You design the sheet from modules and place them on a layout you control. Add only what you need, arrange it freely, and link related values so your modifiers and totals stay consistent as your character changes. That makes it work for well-known systems, homebrew rules, and indie games that never fit a standard sheet. Features: • Modular sheets built from blocks like ability scores, skills, spells, and inventory • Custom layouts you arrange exactly how you want them • Linked values that keep calculations updating automatically • Support for any system, whether official, homebrew, or indie • Offline use, so your characters are ready without a connection • Share characters and character sheet simply by sending files StatAnvil is designed for long campaigns, homebrew tables, and players who want real control over how their characters are built and managed. The app has been designed to be modular ttrpg application to support any game system and characters. Export your own game systems and creations to be used by others. Supports systems such as DnD, Pathfinder and Cyberpunk, with better supporting coming for everything.

Screenshots

Construct for 5e4 screens
StatAnvil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StatAnvil at none against Construct for 5e's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. StatAnvil asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, StatAnvil monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Construct for 5e versus StatAnvil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruct for 5eStatAnvil
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB99 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThomas VisserTOMI JUHANI JOLKKONEN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Construct for 5e

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

StatAnvil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construct for 5e free?
Construct for 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StatAnvil free?
StatAnvil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Construct for 5e or StatAnvil have ads?
Neither Construct for 5e nor StatAnvil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construct for 5e or StatAnvil?
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and StatAnvil monthly. Most recently, Construct for 5e was updated on October 9, 2026 and StatAnvil on October 8, 2026.

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