Construct for 5e vs Papertop
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.
Papertop
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Key Features: Track Character EXP, Wealth, and Plot History Organize Brainstorming Notes Cross-Referenced Trait System Game Session History Player’s Active Status and Progress Unlock the full potential of your long-running TRPG campaigns. It's the secret ingredient for crafting truly unforgettable stories, ensuring every twist and turn is perfectly managed. As a GM, DM, or KP, you know the importance of tracking your players' motivations and actions. Our organizer makes it easy to log every good deed and every misstep, guaranteeing that consequences—both good and bad—always catch up. Before your next session, simply confirm your party, and our smart indexing system will reveal exactly which foreshadowing threads are ready to be woven into the narrative. Delight your players with flawless preparation and surprising plot resolutions. Good fortune in Dice!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Papertop at weekly against Construct for 5e's every 3 weeks. Construct for 5e's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Papertop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Papertop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Construct for 5e | Papertop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Visser | BIG STORY FILMMAKING SERVICE |
In-app purchases
Construct for 5e
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Papertop
- Master Expansion$0.99
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