Comparison

DnD 5e Character Keep vs 2nd in Command

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

2nd in Command

This app helps you build and manage warbands for tabletop skirmish games like Lion Rampant and Dragon Rampant. It offers instant point calculation for units and abilities, quick rule references, and saves your warband lists for immediate play.

Highlights
  • Build warbands for historical and fantasy settings
  • Instant point calculation for units and abilities
  • Save and store complete warband lists
  • Quick reference guide for core rules
  • Instant unit stat lookup (Fight, Courage, Attack)
Features
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Second in Command: Rampant - Your Warband Commander The field is set for a skirmish. A proud band of knights, a horde of shambling undead, or a company of elite elves—your command awaits its moment of glory. Second in Command: Rampant is your mobile mustering ground for the thrilling skirmishes of Lion Rampant and Dragon Rampant, designed to get your warband from the roster to the raid in record time. Build Your Legendary Warband: Build Lists for Any Era: Faithfully muster your forces for both historical Lion Rampant and fantasy Dragon Rampant. Create warbands building around bold leaders, elite units, and powerful spells. Instant Point Calculation: The app handles the math of war. Every unit upgrade, magical standard, and special ability is tallied automatically, letting you experiment with your build without the ledger-work. Your Warband, Ready to Fight: Save and store your complete warbands on your device. Your raiding party is always battle-ready for a quick game, a campaign chapter, or a tournament. Master the Raid: Rules at a Glance: Keep the action fast and fluid. Our reference guide puts the core rules right in your hand. Resolve questions on the fly! Quick Reference: Instantly check the Fight, Courage, and Attack values of any unit type, allowing you to make daring tactical decisions in the heat of the moment. Sound the Horn! Stop tallying points and start rolling dice. Second in Command: Rampant is the essential tool for every commander looking to lead a quick, brutal, and glorious skirmish. Download Now and Unleash Your Warband!

Screenshots

DnD 5e Character Keep4 screens
2nd in Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2nd in Command at 100% against DnD 5e Character Keep's 27%. 2nd in Command also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). DnD 5e Character Keep's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DnD 5e Character Keep is free to download; 2nd in Command costs $1.99 up front. DnD 5e Character Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2nd in Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2nd in Command holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of DnD 5e Character Keep's written reviews are positive against 100% of 2nd in Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DnD 5e Character Keep ships an update every 2 months, 2nd in Command every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DnD 5e Character Keep versus 2nd in Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDnD 5e Character Keep2nd in Command
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFanni PutnoczkiGoathead Software

Customer experience

DnD 5e Character Keep

All ratings14 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral50.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral53.3%
Negative20.0%

2nd in Command

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DnD 5e Character Keep

One-time1
  • Full Version$6.99
None

2nd in Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DnD 5e Character Keep free?
DnD 5e Character Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2nd in Command free?
2nd in Command costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DnD 5e Character Keep or 2nd in Command?
2nd in Command is rated higher. DnD 5e Character Keep averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 2nd in Command averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DnD 5e Character Keep or 2nd in Command have ads?
Neither DnD 5e Character Keep nor 2nd in Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DnD 5e Character Keep or 2nd in Command?
DnD 5e Character Keep ships an update every 2 months, and 2nd in Command every 6 weeks. Most recently, DnD 5e Character Keep was updated on October 24, 2026 and 2nd in Command on October 11, 2026.

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