Comparison

Second Edition Character Sheet vs PrismScroll Phoenix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Second Edition Character Sheet

Manage your tabletop RPG characters with a comprehensive digital sheet. Features automatic calculations for stats, combat, and spells. Includes a quick character creator for new players.

Highlights
  • Customizable 6-page character sheet
  • Automatic stat calculations
  • Hit point and damage tracking
  • Spell book management
  • Basic character creator
  • Save and edit multiple characters
Features
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A complete multiple page character sheet for the second edition tabletop role playing game. Also includes a character creator for quickly making characters. Customizable 6 page character sheet: - Create, save, and edit multiple characters - Automatically calculate: ability modifiers, armor class, skill bonuses, etc. - Track hit points, damage, temporary hp - Lists skill proficiencies - Manage multiple weapons with calculated attack and damage - Spell book with spell attack bonuses, spell DC, and spell slots tracking - Notes and Features page along with currency tracker - Hide pages you don't need, reorder pages as you want Basic Character Creator - Build complete level one characters in seconds - Includes options for ancestries, classes, backgrounds, and more Pathfinder is a registered trademark of Paizo Inc. This character sheet is not affiliated with or endorsed by Paizo Inc.

About

PrismScroll Phoenix

This app is a powerful tool for tabletop roleplaying games, allowing you to manage characters and game systems. It offers automatic calculations, a customizable digital character sheet, and advanced automation for character creation and leveling up. Create new classes, items, or explore unlimited character options with its advanced features.

Highlights
  • Character and game system management
  • Automatic calculations
  • Customizable digital character sheet
  • Advanced automation for character creation
  • Custom creator for new classes and items
  • Searchable compendium
  • Unlimited character creation (Pro)
Features
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WHY. PrismScrollPhoenix is the last Tabletop Roleplaying tool you’ll ever need to download! Beautifully designed for your mobile devices, PrismScroll offers the most powerful combination between clean aesthetic and impressive functionality. Manage all your characters and game systems in one place. FEEDBACK. PrismScroll is devoted to creating an exceptional experience for all levels of tabletop players. Backed by over 1500+ ratings and 250+ written reviews on a range of apps, we're very thankful for all the great feedback we've received thus far. Our team is dedicated to providing continuous updates with the goal of becoming the go-to digital character sheet for any game that you play. We read and reflect on all user reviews because we know that YOU are going to be the ones that make PrismScroll the best it can be. SUPPORT. You will not get better support from any other TTRPG app than from PrismScroll. Join our active Discord community and get involved today! STANDARD FEATURES. • Any Game. Any Character. Automatic Calculation. No Ads. 2 Characters. • Mobile Sheet. Compact, Customizable, Mobile Friendly Digital PrismScroll designed character sheet. • Advanced Automations. From leveling up your character to a full character creation process, Phoenix gives you the power and flexibility to do it all! Enjoy a simple, step by step walkthrough for any automation that you create. • Custom Creator. Want to create something new? Use our custom creator feature to create all kinds of new things. Create complex new Classes or something as simple as a new item. • Compendium. A simple to use, searchable, and customizable compendium that shows all content in your game systems. PrismPro FEATURES. • Unlimited Creation. Test out more builds and quickly spin up NPC's for your games with unlimited character creation and game system creation. JOIN US! Download the app now and enjoy the Best Digital Tabletop Roleplaying Game Manager and Character Sheet to date! TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SOCIAL MEDIA. Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @prismscroll

Screenshots

Second Edition Character Sheet3 screens
PrismScroll Phoenix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Second Edition Character Sheet at 2.7 against PrismScroll Phoenix's 1.6. Second Edition Character Sheet also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Second Edition Character Sheet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrismScroll Phoenix sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Second Edition Character Sheet holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Edition Character Sheet has 105 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Second Edition Character Sheet's written reviews are positive against 0% of PrismScroll Phoenix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Second Edition Character Sheet ships an update daily, PrismScroll Phoenix every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Second Edition Character Sheet versus PrismScroll Phoenix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond Edition Character SheetPrismScroll Phoenix
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (105 ratings) — better1.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better8
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB53 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperWalter KammererSamuel Harmon

Customer experience

Second Edition Character Sheet

All ratings105 ratings
Positive27.6%
Neutral22.9%
Negative49.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral32.3%
Negative48.4%

PrismScroll Phoenix

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Second Edition Character Sheet

Reported bugs

45 issues
  • Menus open and don't close
  • Level up process failed
  • Menu text too big
  • Select and back buttons don't work
  • Screen cut off / not proportional
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  • Deity sheet blank
  • Martial proficiencies blank
  • Arcane thesis has no menu
  • Skilled heritage doesn't let pick skill
  • Screen cut off by ads
  • About page blank
  • Exit button off screen or under ad
  • Freezing on M1 Mac
  • Freezing when trying to buy
  • Deity/patron section blank
  • Multiple open dropdowns
  • No count of remaining character building
  • Unable to remove empty spell lines
  • Background not available
  • Deity/domain menus blank
  • Can't modify or add spells for sorcerer
  • Voluntary flaw doesn't work
  • Doesn't calculate bonuses correctly
  • Menu goes off edge of screen
  • Can't confirm feat selection
  • Ads block necessary menu options
  • Next button blocked by ads
  • Unarmored AC has Dex Cap of 0
  • Name and range fields in attack editor are numpad entry
  • Three dots menu can't be clicked out of
  • No button after choosing ancestry feat
  • Perk selection, can't click next
  • UI elements to the right cut off
  • Windows too big for screen
  • Can't select or progress past initial options
  • Missing feats
  • Algorithms inaccurate for character building
  • Doesn't allow leveling up without paying
  • HP changes to incorrect value
  • Can't manually add notes
  • Crashes during character creation
  • Can't assign ability scores
  • Character not saved
  • Dark mode unreadable
  • Wrong unarmored proficiency for monks

Requested features

12 requests
  • Include all source books for classes, backgrounds etc.
  • Add an actions page
  • Convenient way to file bugs
  • Add deity/domain information
  • Add spell descriptions
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  • Add hero point tracking
  • Add armor customization
  • Allow editing of chosen options
  • Add custom feat support
  • Add notes section
  • Improve UI for smaller screens
  • Add dark mode

PrismScroll Phoenix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Second Edition Character Sheet

One-time1
  • Premium 2e Character Sheet$2.99
1 purchases

PrismScroll Phoenix

Subscriptions1
  • PrismPro 1-YR Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Second Edition Character Sheet free?
Second Edition Character Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrismScroll Phoenix free?
PrismScroll Phoenix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Second Edition Character Sheet or PrismScroll Phoenix?
Second Edition Character Sheet is rated higher. Second Edition Character Sheet averages 2.7 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while PrismScroll Phoenix averages 1.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Second Edition Character Sheet or PrismScroll Phoenix have ads?
Neither Second Edition Character Sheet nor PrismScroll Phoenix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Second Edition Character Sheet or PrismScroll Phoenix?
Second Edition Character Sheet ships an update daily, and PrismScroll Phoenix every 2 weeks. Most recently, Second Edition Character Sheet was updated on November 3, 2026 and PrismScroll Phoenix on November 3, 2026.

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