Comparison

DnD 5e Character Keep vs Pathbuilder 2e

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

Pathbuilder 2e

This app allows you to plan and create characters for the Pathfinder 2e tabletop roleplaying game. You can then export your character sheets as PDFs or use the app as a digital character sheet.

Highlights
  • Character planning
  • Character sheet export (PDF)
  • Digital character sheet
  • Pathfinder 2e compatible
Features
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Pathbuilder 2e is a character planner and sheet compatible with Pathfinder 2e Tabletop Roleplaying Game. You can plan out your characters and then either export them as a PDF character sheet or use the app itself as a character sheet.

Screenshots

DnD 5e Character Keep4 screens
Pathbuilder 2e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pathbuilder 2e at 89% against DnD 5e Character Keep's 27%. Pathbuilder 2e also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). DnD 5e Character Keep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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. DnD 5e Character Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pathbuilder 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pathbuilder 2e holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathbuilder 2e has 197 ratings behind it against 14, 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 89% of Pathbuilder 2e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DnD 5e Character Keep ships an update every 2 months, Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DnD 5e Character Keep versus Pathbuilder 2e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDnD 5e Character KeepPathbuilder 2e
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (14 ratings)4.9 (197 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14197 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFanni PutnoczkiRedrazors Ltd

Customer experience

DnD 5e Character Keep

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

Pathbuilder 2e

All ratings197 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

DnD 5e Character Keep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pathbuilder 2e

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Functionally fantastic, but needs work on iPad

Requested features

1 request
  • Path builder encounters, GM mode, and ability to share turn order with players

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DnD 5e Character Keep

One-time1
  • Full Version$6.99
1 purchases

Pathbuilder 2e

One-time1
  • Pathbuilder 2e IOS Full Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is DnD 5e Character Keep free?
DnD 5e Character Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pathbuilder 2e free?
Pathbuilder 2e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DnD 5e Character Keep or Pathbuilder 2e?
Pathbuilder 2e is rated higher. DnD 5e Character Keep averages 2.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pathbuilder 2e averages 4.9 from 197 ratings.
Do DnD 5e Character Keep or Pathbuilder 2e have ads?
Neither DnD 5e Character Keep nor Pathbuilder 2e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DnD 5e Character Keep or Pathbuilder 2e?
DnD 5e Character Keep ships an update every 2 months, and Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. Most recently, DnD 5e Character Keep was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pathbuilder 2e on October 14, 2026.

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