Comparison

RPG Notebook vs CharTaker

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

CharTaker

Features
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CharTaker is a free, offline character sheet manager for the Starfinder 1st Edition Roleplaying Game built with user experience and ease of use top of mind. Build a character from scratch, level up at the table, and track everything mid-session - no books or WiFi required. ALL 13 CLASSES Envoy, Mechanic, Mystic, Operative, Solarian, Soldier, Technomancer, Biohacker, Vanguard, Witchwarper, Nanocyte, Evolutionist, and Precog. CHARACTER CREATION Step-by-step guided wizard. Pick your ancestry, theme, class, and ability scores. Assign skill ranks, choose feats, class features, and learn spells. LEVEL UP FAST A streamlined flow walks you through everything you gain at each level: HP, SP, skill ranks, new class features, feat slots, ability score increases, and spells. Edit previous levels anytime. FULL CHARACTER SHEET Track ability scores, skills, saves, AC, BAB, speed, HP, Stamina, and Resolve in one place. Tap any skill to roll. See bonus breakdowns so you know exactly where every number comes from. COMBAT TRACKER One-tap attack rolls with full dice breakdowns - hit, damage, and critical results displayed clearly. Track SP and HP with Starfinder's damage-flows-through-stamina-first system. SPELLS & ABILITIES Browse the complete spell database with filters by class, level, and school. Track spell slots, cast spells, and manage class abilities like Paradoxes, Stellar Modes, Expertise, and more. EQUIPMENT SHOP Browse hundreds of weapons, armor, and gear. Filter by type, level, and category. Buy and equip items directly to your character sheet. CLASS FEATURE BROWSER Every class feature, specialization, fighting style, connection, gear boost, magic hack, and more - browsable and searchable with full descriptions. MULTIPLAYER Allow for two way tracking of encounters between DM and players, no account required! STARSHIP COMBAT Track your starship's shields, hull points, weapons, and systems. Pick your crew role (Captain, Pilot, Engineer, Gunner, Science Officer) and manage ship combat alongside your character. DICE ROLLER Built-in dice rolling for attacks, skills, and saves with full roll breakdowns and history. GM TOOLS: INITIATIVE TRACKER Run combat right from your phone. Add players and enemies, roll initiative, and step through turns with a single tap. Track enemy HP with quick-adjust buttons and see EAC, KAC, and attack details at a glance. GM TOOLS: BESTIARY Import creatures from the integrated bestiary — 47 pre-built monsters with full stats, attacks, and CR ratings. Or add custom enemies on the fly. GM TOOLS: CONDITIONS REFERENCE Look up any status effect instantly. All 30+ Starfinder conditions with full rules text, searchable by name or keyword. No rulebook needed. WORKS OFFLINE All data is stored locally on your device. No account needed, no server connection required. Your characters are yours. FREE & COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED CharTaker is and will always be free to use. Built with love for the Starfinder community. This app uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). It is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo.

Screenshots

RPG Notebook4 screens
CharTaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CharTaker at none against RPG Notebook's 1. CharTaker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. CharTaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, CharTaker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RPG Notebook versus CharTaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPG NotebookCharTaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB16 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarta FecioJAMES CORNELIUS EMERY ZABEL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RPG Notebook

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

CharTaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RPG Notebook free?
RPG Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CharTaker free?
CharTaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RPG Notebook or CharTaker have ads?
RPG Notebook shows ads; CharTaker does not.
Which is updated more often, RPG Notebook or CharTaker?
RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, and CharTaker every 2 days. Most recently, RPG Notebook was updated on October 13, 2026 and CharTaker on October 1, 2026.

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