# 2nd in Command vs Pathbuilder 2e

The clearest difference is price: Pathbuilder 2e at Free against 2nd in Command's $1.99. Pathbuilder 2e also leads on ratings volume (197 vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). 2nd in Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pathbuilder 2e is free to download; 2nd in Command costs $1.99 up front. Pathbuilder 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2nd in Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 2nd in Command against 4.9 for Pathbuilder 2e. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathbuilder 2e has 197 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 2nd in Command's written reviews are positive against 89% of Pathbuilder 2e's.

2nd in Command ships an update every 6 weeks, Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2nd in Command | Pathbuilder 2e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-in-command-rampant/id6505068567/reviews)** | [4.9 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 61 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goathead Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/512656425) | [Redrazors Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791763162) |

## What reviewers say

### 2nd in Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-in-command-rampant/id6505068567)

This app helps you build and manage warbands for tabletop skirmish games like Lion Rampant and Dragon Rampant. It offers instant point calculation for units and abilities, quick rule references, and saves your warband lists for immediate play.

**Highlights:** Build warbands for historical and fantasy settings, Instant point calculation for units and abilities, Save and store complete warband lists, Quick reference guide for core rules, Instant unit stat lookup (Fight, Courage, Attack)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pathbuilder 2e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064)

This app allows you to plan and create characters for the Pathfinder 2e tabletop roleplaying game. You can then export your character sheets as PDFs or use the app as a digital character sheet.

**Highlights:** Character planning, Character sheet export (PDF), Digital character sheet, Pathfinder 2e compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathbuilder 2e IOS Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic at last
- 🚀 Best builder finally on iOS
- 👍 The best character creator
- 👍 The best builder come to iOS!
- 👍 Borderline essential for easy Pf2e play and insane value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Functionally fantastic, but needs work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Functionally fantastic, but needs work on iPad

**Requested features**

- Path builder encounters, GM mode, and ability to share turn order with players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2nd in Command free?

2nd in Command costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pathbuilder 2e free?

Pathbuilder 2e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2nd in Command or Pathbuilder 2e?

2nd in Command is rated higher. 2nd in Command averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pathbuilder 2e averages 4.9 from 197 ratings.

### Do 2nd in Command or Pathbuilder 2e have ads?

Neither 2nd in Command nor Pathbuilder 2e shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2nd in Command or Pathbuilder 2e?

2nd in Command ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. Most recently, 2nd in Command was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pathbuilder 2e on October 14, 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.*