Pathbuilder 2e vs Merchants Bag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pathbuilder 2e
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.
- Character planning
- Character sheet export (PDF)
- Digital character sheet
- Pathfinder 2e compatible
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Pathbuilder 2e is a character planner and sheet compatible with Pathfinder 2e Tabletop Roleplaying Game. You can plan out your characters and then either export them as a PDF character sheet or use the app itself as a character sheet.
Merchants Bag
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Merchant's Bag is the ultimate tool for tabletop role-playing gamers. Keep track of every item, weapon, or treasure you collect during your adventures, and access everything in just a few taps. The app supports multiple languages, so players around the world can enjoy a smooth and intuitive experience. Whether you’re a dungeon crawler or adventurer, stay organized and ready for every quest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://merchantsbag.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://merchantsbag.com/privacy
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Verdict
Pathbuilder 2e and Merchants Bag are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Pathbuilder 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Merchants Bag sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pathbuilder 2e ships an update every 9 days, Merchants Bag every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pathbuilder 2e | Merchants Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (197 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Redrazors Ltd | STARS ENCODING TECNOLOGIA E DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SOFTWARE LTDA |
Bugs and requests
Pathbuilder 2e
Reported bugs
1 issue- Functionally fantastic, but needs work on iPad
Requested features
1 request- Path builder encounters, GM mode, and ability to share turn order with players
Merchants Bag
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pathbuilder 2e
- Pathbuilder 2e IOS Full Unlock$6.99
Merchants Bag
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Annual subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- coffee$1.99
- Orange cake$4.99
- credit$5.99
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- Full lunch$14.99
Questions
Is Pathbuilder 2e free?
Is Merchants Bag free?
Do Pathbuilder 2e or Merchants Bag have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pathbuilder 2e or Merchants Bag?
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