Comparison

Construct for 5e vs Papertop

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

Papertop

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Construct for 5e4 screens
Papertop4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Construct for 5e versus Papertop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruct for 5ePapertop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThomas VisserBIG STORY FILMMAKING SERVICE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Construct for 5e

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

Papertop

One-time1
  • Master Expansion$0.99

Questions

Is Construct for 5e free?
Construct for 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Papertop free?
Papertop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Construct for 5e or Papertop have ads?
Neither Construct for 5e nor Papertop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construct for 5e or Papertop?
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and Papertop weekly. Most recently, Construct for 5e was updated on September 22, 2026 and Papertop on October 13, 2026.

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