# Pathfinder Pocket vs Pathbuilder 2e

The clearest difference is rating: Pathbuilder 2e at 4.9 against Pathfinder Pocket's 2.7. Pathbuilder 2e also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (197 vs 7). Pathfinder Pocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathbuilder 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pathfinder Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pathbuilder 2e holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathbuilder 2e has 197 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pathfinder Pocket's written reviews are positive against 89% of Pathbuilder 2e's.

Pathfinder Pocket ships an update every 5 months, Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pathfinder Pocket | Pathbuilder 2e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathfinder-pocket/id6670414078/reviews) | **[4.9 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erick Marquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766195554) | [Redrazors Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791763162) |

## What reviewers say

### Pathfinder Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathfinder-pocket/id6670414078)

This companion app allows Pathfinder 2e players to easily import and visualize their characters created with Pathbuilder 2e. It provides a clean, organized, and accessible way to view stats, gear, spells, and skills during gameplay, keeping all character details stored locally on the device.

**Highlights:** Import characters from Pathbuilder 2e, Local character storage, Visualize stats, gear, and spells, View weapon and armor details, Track skills and proficiencies, Easy-to-read character format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Pathfinder Pocket free?

Pathfinder Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pathbuilder 2e free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pathfinder Pocket or Pathbuilder 2e?

Pathbuilder 2e is rated higher. Pathfinder Pocket averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pathbuilder 2e averages 4.9 from 197 ratings.

### Do Pathfinder Pocket or Pathbuilder 2e have ads?

Neither Pathfinder Pocket nor Pathbuilder 2e shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pathfinder Pocket or Pathbuilder 2e?

Pathfinder Pocket ships an update every 5 months, and Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. Most recently, Pathfinder Pocket was updated on September 6, 2026 and Pathbuilder 2e on September 22, 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.*