Comparison

RPG Notebook vs Actos

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

Head to head
About

RPG Notebook

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
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RPG Notebook will help you build worlds, manage campaigns, and keep your notes tightly organized. Here are some of its great features: *CAMPAIGNS: Choose a name, select a theme that matches your setting, and simply start filling it with all your ideas. *ENTRIES: They can be customized any way you like with 8 types of sections (from simple text fields to trackers, checklists, and images) that you can name and place in any order you like. *TEMPLATES: If there's a section arrangement that you like, save it as a template for future use. *HYPERLINKS: When you finish writing something, the app checks if your text contains any phrases that match an existing entry or group name and automatically creates a link for you. *MAPS: Every campaign has a dedicated segment where numerous maps can be added. *MAP PINS: You can add simple note pins or special pins that link to an entry, group, or map. *JOURNAL: Journal notes will help you keep track of important events that happened during your sessions. *THEMES: The fantasy theme is great for the most popular tabletop RPG systems like dnd 5e or pathfinder, but the app also has themes for other settings: cthulhu, sci-fi, cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic, steampunk and wuxia. *ICONS: There are over 4000 built-in icons and 40 colors that you can use in your entries, but you can also add your own. *BACKUP: You can create a backup file and store it locally or export it so it can be shared with other devices. *MODES: Both light and dark modes are supported. *EVERYTHING IN YOUR POCKET: No more forgotten or lost notes. You will always be prepared for the next session or be able to immediately write down ideas that suddenly come to your mind wherever you are! :)

About

Actos

This app digitizes character sheets for tabletop role-playing games, specifically the 5e edition. It organizes skills, spells, inventory, and notes, with options to add custom content and share it. Unlock full features through various subscription tiers or a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Digital character sheet for 5e
  • Organized skills, spells, and inventory
  • Custom content creation and sharing
  • Notes with search and tags
  • Built-in SRD content
Features
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Actos is a digital alternative to the traditional paper character sheet for tabletop role-playing games. The app is compatible with the 5e edition of the world’s most popular game, supporting both the 2014 and 2024 rules versions. Main features: - All character skills and abilities on one screen. - Spells and actions with counters. - Traits and features with predefined descriptions. - Inventory management. - Notes with search and tags. The app includes built-in content from the System Reference Document (SRD) – a version of the rules officially published under Creative Commons license. If a spell or character feature is missing, you can easily add it manually through the app’s interface. You can also create your own file with custom spells or features and share it with friends. If you enjoyed the free version, you can use in-app purchases to remove limitations of the free version. You can choose from the following: • "Full version (1 month)": subscription for 1 month, $0.99 per month • "Full version (1 year)”: subscription for 3 months, $3.99 per 12 months • "Full version (forever)”: $9.99 once. Please keep in mind: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • More information about subscriptions can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://n-olifer.github.io/actos/terms_en.html Enjoy your adventures, and may your dice always roll high! This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD 5.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC and available at https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/systems-reference-document. The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode. This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (“SRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

Screenshots

RPG Notebook4 screens
Actos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RPG Notebook at 4.0 against Actos's 3.8. RPG Notebook also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. RPG Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Actos sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RPG Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Notebook has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of RPG Notebook's written reviews are positive against 75% of Actos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, Actos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RPG Notebook versus Actos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPG NotebookActos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (51 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB32 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMarta FecioNikita Olifer

Customer experience

RPG Notebook

All ratings48 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative13.9%

Actos

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

RPG Notebook

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes completely after recent updates
  • App gets stuck on the home page after an update
  • Backup restoration fails, showing a loading wheel indefinitely
  • App force closes during note-taking, losing progress
  • Ads cannot be closed without opening their links
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  • App no longer opens completely before crashing out

Requested features

24 requests
  • Journal functionality for play-by-post games (disable name links)
  • Italicize text and other text editor functions
  • Trackers that reset to zero for accumulation
  • World building tools to combine campaigns
  • Link campaigns together for NPC referencing
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  • Output to PDF
  • Dedicated NPC section
  • Draw on uploaded maps
  • Always allow option for pasting from other apps
  • Font size adjustment for descriptions
  • Ability to invite or share notes with other players
  • Inventory management with counters
  • Add images or thumbnails to entries
  • Organize maps into groups
  • Allow icon links in maps to lead to other maps
  • Better map linking to zoom into specific spots
  • More markers for points of interest on maps
  • Add scenes that are not maps
  • List NPCs for points of interest
  • Attach NPCs to certain maps
  • Cloud sharing or accounts for cross-device sync
  • Share link for a campaign
  • DM view with hidden notes/locations
  • Formatted preview of all entry content at once

Actos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RPG Notebook

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Actos

Subscriptions2
  • Full version7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Full version7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full version forever$9.99

Questions

Is RPG Notebook free?
RPG Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Actos free?
Actos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RPG Notebook or Actos?
RPG Notebook is rated higher. RPG Notebook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Actos averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do RPG Notebook or Actos have ads?
Both RPG Notebook and Actos show ads.
Which is updated more often, RPG Notebook or Actos?
RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, and Actos every 3 weeks. Most recently, RPG Notebook was updated on October 22, 2026 and Actos on October 24, 2026.

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