# Turn Tracker vs Character Companion

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Character Companion at none against Turn Tracker's 1. Character Companion also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Turn Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Character Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Character Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Turn Tracker's written reviews are positive against 88% of Character Companion's.

Turn Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Character Companion every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Turn Tracker | Character Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-tracker/id1514943618/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-companion/id6464449271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gereon Steffens](https://appshunter.io/developer/493030228) | [Courtney Askew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706025716) |

## What reviewers say

### Turn Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-tracker/id1514943618)

This app simplifies combat initiative tracking for tabletop role-playing games. It allows for customizable dice rolls, turn order management, and easy creation of character and NPC tiles. Upgrade to unlock unlimited campaigns and participants.

**Highlights:** Customizable dice rolls (d20, d10, d6), Configurable initiative rules, Draggable PC/NPC tiles, Automatic dice rolling, Supports multiple RPG systems, Landscape and portrait orientation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn Tracker Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Character Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-companion/id6464449271)

This app enhances your tabletop role-playing game experience by providing a digital character sheet. Manage stats, inventory, and spells, and streamline combat encounters. Sync character statuses with your party over Wi-Fi for seamless group play.

**Highlights:** Digital character sheet management, Comprehensive spellbook, Intuitive combat tracker, Wi-Fi party sync, Quick-add item functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Turn Tracker free?

Turn Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Character Companion free?

Character Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Turn Tracker or Character Companion?

Character Companion is rated higher. Turn Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Character Companion averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Turn Tracker or Character Companion have ads?

Neither Turn Tracker nor Character Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Turn Tracker or Character Companion?

Turn Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Character Companion every 6 weeks. Most recently, Turn Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Character Companion on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
