# Pathbuilder 2e vs 5E Spell Companion

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pathbuilder 2e at free against 5E Spell Companion's free with in-app purchases. Pathbuilder 2e also leads on ratings volume (199 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). 5E Spell Companion's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathbuilder 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 5E Spell Companion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pathbuilder 2e against 5.0 for 5E Spell Companion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathbuilder 2e has 199 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pathbuilder 2e ships an update every 9 days, 5E Spell Companion every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pathbuilder 2e | 5E Spell Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5e-spell-companion/id6746862881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Redrazors Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791763162) | [Nico Hahn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816442594) |

## What reviewers say

### Pathbuilder 2e

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

This character planner and sheet app is designed for the Pathfinder 2e Tabletop Roleplaying Game. It allows users to meticulously plan their characters and then export them as a PDF or use the application directly as a digital character sheet.

**Highlights:** Character planning, Digital character sheet, PDF export, 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


### 5E Spell Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5e-spell-companion/id6746862881)

Easily organize your 5th Edition spells with this intuitive app. Create custom spell lists, browse and filter a comprehensive spell browser, and even support homebrew creations. Perfect for D&D players looking to streamline their spell management.

**Highlights:** Organize spells into custom lists, Feature-rich spell browser, Filter spells by class, school, or level, Supports homebrew spells, Import and share spell lists, Intuitive native UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5E Spell Companion Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pathbuilder 2e free?

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

### Is 5E Spell Companion free?

5E Spell Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pathbuilder 2e or 5E Spell Companion?

5E Spell Companion is rated higher. Pathbuilder 2e averages 4.9 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while 5E Spell Companion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pathbuilder 2e or 5E Spell Companion have ads?

Neither Pathbuilder 2e nor 5E Spell Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pathbuilder 2e or 5E Spell Companion?

Pathbuilder 2e ships an update every 9 days, and 5E Spell Companion every 4 days. Most recently, Pathbuilder 2e was updated on November 8, 2026 and 5E Spell Companion on October 30, 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.*