# RPG Notebook vs Pathrules 2e

The clearest difference is rating: Pathrules 2e at 5.0 against RPG Notebook's 4.0. Pathrules 2e also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). RPG Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RPG Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pathrules 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathrules 2e holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Notebook has 48 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of RPG Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pathrules 2e's.

RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, Pathrules 2e fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPG Notebook | Pathrules 2e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-notebook-campaign-manager/id1617656328/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrules-2e/id6742189558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marta Fecio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617656330) | [Vitor Abreu Martins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794846811) |

## What reviewers say

### RPG Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-notebook-campaign-manager/id1617656328)

This app helps you build worlds, manage your tabletop RPG campaigns, and organize all your notes. It offers customizable entries, linking between ideas, and map management. Keep your game world organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Campaign management, Customizable entries with various section types, Automatic hyperlinking between entries, Map creation and pin functionality, Themed templates for different settings, Extensive icon library, Backup and export options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Pathrules 2e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrules-2e/id6742189558)

This app provides a streamlined reference for Pathfinder 2nd Edition rules, simplifying complex cross-references. It allows players and Game Masters to easily search and filter for actions, spells, feats, and more. The app aims to make navigating the game's extensive trait system more accessible.

**Highlights:** Pathfinder 2e rules reference, Simplified cross-references, Search by name, Filter options, Actions, spells, feats, skills, attributes, traits, conditions, creature abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RPG Notebook free?

RPG Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pathrules 2e free?

Pathrules 2e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RPG Notebook or Pathrules 2e?

Pathrules 2e is rated higher. RPG Notebook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Pathrules 2e averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do RPG Notebook or Pathrules 2e have ads?

Both RPG Notebook and Pathrules 2e show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RPG Notebook or Pathrules 2e?

RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, and Pathrules 2e fortnightly. Most recently, RPG Notebook was updated on August 20, 2026 and Pathrules 2e on June 20, 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.*