Dnd Character Journal vs Character Craft 5.5e
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Downtime activity completion
- Character backstory prompts
- Campaign world documentation
- Session note-taking
- In-session inspiration
- Share downtime results
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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)
Character Craft 5.5e
This app simplifies RPG character creation and management with a multi-language interface. It offers features like import/export, an initiative tracker, and a dice roller to enhance gameplay. Designed for ease of use, it helps organize character details and homebrew content.
- Multi-language character creation
- Comprehensive character management
- JSON/XML import and export
- Integrated initiative tracker
- Built-in dice roller
- Customizable organization
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Introducing Character Craft 5.5e, the ultimate solution for RPG players seeking a modern and efficient tool for character creation and management. Key Features: Intuitive Multi-Language Interface: Enjoy a guided, step-by-step character creation process available in multiple languages. Comprehensive Character Management: Easily organize and access all your character information. Simple Import and Export: Share your characters and homebrew content with friends via JSON or XML files. Clear JSON File Structure: Ideal for content creators looking to customize and expand their libraries. Integrated Initiative Tracker: Quickly add characters and monsters to streamline gameplay during crucial moments. Built-in Dice Roller: Automate attack rolls, saving time and reducing manual calculations. Customizable Organization: Rearrange feats and equipment with a simple swipe, prioritizing what's most important to you. While this is the initial release and some bugs may be present, your support is essential for us to continually improve the app until we reach version 1.0. Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we hope Character Craft 5.5e enhances your RPG adventures. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dnd Character Journal at 4.8 against Character Craft 5.5e's 4.3. Dnd Character Journal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Character Craft 5.5e's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 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
Both are free to download. Dnd Character Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Character Craft 5.5e sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dnd Character Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Dnd Character Journal's written reviews are positive against 63% of Character Craft 5.5e's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Dnd Character Journal ships an update every 3 months, Character Craft 5.5e weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dnd Character Journal | Character Craft 5.5e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11 ratings) — better | 4.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Wu | RENAN MACEDO GONCALVES DE S0UZA |
Customer experience
Dnd Character Journal
Character Craft 5.5e
In-app purchases
Dnd Character Journal
- Premium Version$1.99
Character Craft 5.5e
- Online Combat Tracker$2.991 Month
- Unlimited Characters$4.99
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