# Pathbuilder 2e vs MTGRip

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pathbuilder 2e at 197 against MTGRip's 19. Pathbuilder 2e also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). MTGRip's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathbuilder 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MTGRip sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.8 for MTGRip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathbuilder 2e has 197 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Pathbuilder 2e's written reviews are positive against 100% of MTGRip's.

Pathbuilder 2e ships an update every 9 days, MTGRip fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pathbuilder 2e | MTGRip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064/reviews)** | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtgrip-card-pack-simulator/id6770387435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Redrazors Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791763162) | [Lavai Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878014147) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MTGRip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtgrip-card-pack-simulator/id6770387435)

Simulate opening booster packs from various card game sets, with accurate composition and visually distinct foil cards. Track your collection locally and view card values. Unlock unlimited openings with a one-time tip.

**Highlights:** Open booster packs from 170+ sets, Accurate booster composition by set, Visually distinct foil card effects, Local collection tracking and sorting, Live card market prices, Detailed pull statistics and history, Gyroscope-enabled foil card motion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pathbuilder 2e free?

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

### Is MTGRip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pathbuilder 2e or MTGRip?

Pathbuilder 2e is rated higher. Pathbuilder 2e averages 4.9 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while MTGRip averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do Pathbuilder 2e or MTGRip have ads?

Neither Pathbuilder 2e nor MTGRip shows ads.

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

Pathbuilder 2e ships an update every 9 days, and MTGRip fortnightly. Most recently, Pathbuilder 2e was updated on September 27, 2026 and MTGRip on September 12, 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.*