Construct for 5e vs StatAnvil
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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. StatAnvil asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Construct for 5e | StatAnvil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Visser | TOMI JUHANI JOLKKONEN |
In-app purchases
Construct for 5e
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
StatAnvil
No in-app purchases
Questions
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