# RPG Notebook vs Tabletop Lynk

The clearest difference is rating: Tabletop Lynk at 5.0 against RPG Notebook's 4.0. Tabletop Lynk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). RPG Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RPG Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tabletop Lynk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabletop Lynk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Notebook has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, Tabletop Lynk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RPG Notebook | Tabletop Lynk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-notebook-campaign-manager/id1617656328/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-lynk/id6791471691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Marta Fecio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617656330) | [Philip Felice](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791471693) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly useful for TTRPG organization
- 💡 System-neutral and customizable
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ Great for worldbuilding and lore
- 📝 Excellent for keeping track of characters and info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't load backups
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive and inappropriate
- 🤔 Confusing interface for new users
- 🚫 No account or cross-device sync

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Tabletop Lynk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-lynk/id6791471691)

This app connects tabletop role-playing game masters and players to find or fill game sessions. It facilitates finding new systems, organizing groups for online or in-person play, and managing game schedules.

**Highlights:** Find open tabletop RPG games, Post and manage your own game sessions, Filter games by system, schedule, and play style, Request seats in games or review player requests, Supports popular systems like D&D 5e and Pathfinder 2e, Built for tabletop organization, not just chat

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RPG Notebook free?

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

### Is Tabletop Lynk free?

Tabletop Lynk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RPG Notebook or Tabletop Lynk?

Tabletop Lynk is rated higher. RPG Notebook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Tabletop Lynk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RPG Notebook or Tabletop Lynk have ads?

RPG Notebook shows ads; Tabletop Lynk does not.

### Which is updated more often, RPG Notebook or Tabletop Lynk?

RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, and Tabletop Lynk every 2 weeks. Most recently, RPG Notebook was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tabletop Lynk on October 10, 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.*