DnD 5e Character Keep vs Vampire v5 Characters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DnD 5e Character Keep
This app simplifies Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition character management. It offers a character creator, spellbook, inventory, and a built-in handbook with tutorials for new players. Customize your character with custom races and spells, and easily import/export your creations.
- Easy character creator
- Built-in handbook with tutorials
- Assisted level up
- Spellbook with spell slot tracking
- Customizable inventory
- Import/Export characters
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A fully customizable D&D character sheet created for the 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons tabletop game. Also includes a spellbook, inventory, assisted level up and character creator, and a built in handbook so it's suitable for new players who are too lazy to read the book and learn the rules. SUITABLE FOR NEWBIES • Easy to use character creator • Built-in handbook with step-by-step tutorials • Assisted level up, that walks you through the level up procedure • Track spells, spell casting and learn new spells FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE • Contains the SRD content, but custom races/spells/feats can be added, so the possibilities are endless EVERYTHING IN ONE APP • Manage your stats, abilities, proficiencies, and more • Inventory with custom items, weight checking and more • Spell book with your known spells, and spell slots tracking • Built in notebook to keep track of your adventures • Feats with descriptions so you don't have to memorize the rules anymore • Import/Export your characters Interested? Just download the app and try it. The free version lets you level up to level 5, and keep 3 characters. *** You have an idea for a new feature? / You found a bug? *** Just drop me an email, I'm happy to hear every new idea and feedback.
Vampire v5 Characters
Create and manage your personal Kindred characters with this offline tool. Features guided and free character creation, random generators, and detailed character management. Export, share, and back up your creations easily.
- Guided character creation
- Free character creation
- Random generators
- Character management
- Character sheet export (PDF)
- Character sharing (QR/file)
- Character backup
- Dark theme
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Fellow Kindred, I am proud to announce to you that I have implemented this little masterpiece, to help you create and manage personal data on any Kindred you know: Your personal SchreckNet. Of course this app works completely offline, so you do not need to worry about the Second Inquisition listening in. No Tracking, no login, no ads, no paywall! m1tn1ck Current features: - Guided character creation - Free character creation - Random generators (names, concepts, ...) - Character management (hunger, health, willpower, exp...) - Character sheet export as pdf - Character sheet sharing via QR code or file - Character backup - Dark theme - Rolling dice Planned features: - Character images - more languages - ... Personal note: This app is created by a fan for fans. It is free of charge and without advertisements. Enjoy! If you like it, please leave a positive review. If you find any issues, please contact me. I'd love to help. :)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vampire v5 Characters at 96% against DnD 5e Character Keep's 27%. Vampire v5 Characters also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). DnD 5e Character Keep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. DnD 5e Character Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vampire v5 Characters asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vampire v5 Characters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vampire v5 Characters has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of DnD 5e Character Keep's written reviews are positive against 96% of Vampire v5 Characters's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | DnD 5e Character Keep | Vampire v5 Characters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 95.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Fanni Putnoczki | Anne Bullert |
Customer experience
DnD 5e Character Keep
Vampire v5 Characters
In-app purchases
DnD 5e Character Keep
- Full Version$6.99
Vampire v5 Characters
No in-app purchases
Questions
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