Comparison

Dnd Character Journal vs TST Tree

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

Head to head
About

Dnd Character Journal

This app helps Dungeons & Dragons 5e players manage their characters and campaign world. It offers tools for downtime activities, character development, and campaign documentation, with an optional premium upgrade for more features.

Highlights
  • Downtime activity completion
  • Character backstory prompts
  • Campaign world documentation
  • Session note-taking
  • In-session inspiration
  • Share downtime results
Features
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Dnd Character Journal allows 5e players to engage with their characters and the larger campaign world like never before! Using this app, you can: – Complete downtime activities such as searching for treasure, competing in an archery contest, or crafting your signature magic item. – Develop your character through backstory prompts and fun role-play questions. – Document the campaign and larger world using the organized journal area. – Write session recaps and impromptu notes. – Earn inspiration by completing tasks between each session. – Share the results of your downtime with your group and DM. All with the click of a button! Upgrade to the premium version (one-time purchase) for additional features and customization: – Unlimited character slots – Additional character token customization All completely offline! No ads, no signups, no hassle. Simple and easy to use. (Token art by Ben Chang, @BChangArt)

About

TST Tree

Create and visualize detailed family trees for your characters and bring your stories to life. Customize profiles, store memories, and share your creations with a community of users. Syncs with a web platform for easy access.

Highlights
  • Create detailed family trees
  • Build character profiles
  • Customize tree visuals
  • Store in-game screenshots
  • Share family trees with users
  • Sync with thesimstree.com
Features
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TST Tree – Build Your Family Tree & Visual Story in One App! TST Tree is a user-friendly app for creating and tracking family trees for your characters! Bring your stories to life, add unique details, and share them with the community. Features: - Create detailed family trees - Build character profiles - Customize tree visuals and character profiles - Store in-game screenshots and memories - Share your family trees with other users & friends - Full sync with thesimstree.com And much more! Keep your characters' story alive and share with other users!

Screenshots

Dnd Character Journal4 screens
TST Tree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dnd Character Journal at 4.8 against TST Tree's 3.4. Dnd Character Journal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). TST Tree's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Dnd Character Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TST Tree asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dnd Character Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dnd Character Journal versus TST Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDnd Character JournalTST Tree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichael WuDeasoft, OOO

Customer experience

Dnd Character Journal

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

TST Tree

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dnd Character Journal

One-time1
  • Premium Version$1.99
None

TST Tree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dnd Character Journal free?
Dnd Character Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TST Tree free?
TST Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dnd Character Journal or TST Tree?
Dnd Character Journal is rated higher. Dnd Character Journal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TST Tree averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Dnd Character Journal or TST Tree have ads?
Neither Dnd Character Journal nor TST Tree shows ads.

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