# SessionKeeper vs Pathrules 2e

The clearest difference is ads: SessionKeeper at none against Pathrules 2e's shown. SessionKeeper also leads on ratings volume (84 vs 4). Pathrules 2e's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SessionKeeper sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pathrules 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathrules 2e holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SessionKeeper has 84 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SessionKeeper ships an update weekly, Pathrules 2e fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SessionKeeper | Pathrules 2e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionkeeper-smart-d-and-d-notes/id6737173822/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrules-2e/id6742189558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SessionKeeper LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775082544) | [Vitor Abreu Martins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794846811) |

## What reviewers say

### SessionKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionkeeper-smart-d-and-d-notes/id6737173822)

This app automatically records your tabletop RPG sessions, generating summaries, a campaign wiki, and AI-generated character portraits. It helps players remember details and DMs track their worlds, offering insights and an AI assistant for your campaign.

**Highlights:** Automatic session summaries, Self-updating campaign wiki, AI character portraits, Player achievements, DM insights, Campaign AI assistant, Discord bot integration

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adventurer Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hero Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Legendary Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro DM Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Adventurer Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Hero Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Legendary Annual | $239.99 | per year |
| Pro DM Annual | $379.99 | per year |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 400 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


### Pathrules 2e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathrules-2e/id6742189558)

This app provides a streamlined reference for Pathfinder 2nd Edition rules, simplifying complex cross-references. It allows players and Game Masters to easily search and filter for actions, spells, feats, and more. The app aims to make navigating the game's extensive trait system more accessible.

**Highlights:** Pathfinder 2e rules reference, Simplified cross-references, Search by name, Filter options, Actions, spells, feats, skills, attributes, traits, conditions, creature abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SessionKeeper free?

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

### Is Pathrules 2e free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SessionKeeper or Pathrules 2e?

Pathrules 2e is rated higher. SessionKeeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Pathrules 2e averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SessionKeeper or Pathrules 2e have ads?

Pathrules 2e shows ads; SessionKeeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, SessionKeeper or Pathrules 2e?

SessionKeeper ships an update weekly, and Pathrules 2e fortnightly. Most recently, SessionKeeper was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pathrules 2e on June 20, 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.*