Comparison

Campaign Scribe vs StatForge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Campaign Scribe

Features
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Step into a smarter way to run and relive your tabletop RPG campaigns. Campaign Scribe is the ultimate companion app for Dungeon Masters and players alike - designed to capture the magic of your game sessions and transform them into rich, shareable stories and stats. For Dungeon Masters: - Manage your campaigns, player lists, and session-specific data with ease. - Automatically generate post-session summaries, images, videos, and podcast recaps using AI. - Track campaign progress across sessions and characters. For Players: - Follow along with campaign progress and view beautifully crafted summaries. - Listen to session audio and revisit the highlights anytime. - Dive into detailed stats for your character, sessions, and campaigns. - Update and manage your character details directly in the app. Stay Connected: - Chat in real-time with your party in campaign-specific messaging spaces. - Share ideas, strategize, and keep the adventure going between sessions. Smarter Session Tracking: - AI listens to your game sessions and automatically captures key moments. - Generates engaging narratives and images that bring your story to life. - Aggregates stats across sessions, campaigns, and characters for deep insights. Whether you're deep in a dungeon or plotting your next move, Campaign Scribe keeps your story alive - beautifully, effortlessly, and collaboratively. Download now and bring your tabletop adventures into the digital age. Terms and Conditions: https://app.campaignscribe.com/app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://app.campaignscribe.com/app/privacy-policy

About

StatForge

Features
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StatForge is the most powerful monster stat block generator for Dungeon Masters running DnD 5e and 5.5e (2024) campaigns. Build any creature from scratch, import from the SRD, or generate a prompt to import with AI โ€” then export a professional, print-ready PNG or PDF that looks straight out of the Monster Manual. ~BUILD ANY MONSTER~ Full support for both 2014 (5e) and 2024 (5.5e) Monster Manual formats. Every field, every section โ€” Traits, Actions, Bonus Actions, Reactions, Legendary Actions, Lair Actions, Regional Effects. Real-time preview updates as you type. ~EXPORT LIKE A PRO~ Generate stat block PNGs at 3ร— resolution with the print-ready parchment layout. AirDrop it, save to Photos, drop it into Roll20, Foundry VTT, or your campaign PDF. Your players won't know you made it this morning. ~SRD LIBRARY โ€” 334 MONSTERS~ Start from any of 334 official SRD monsters (2014) or 235 monsters (2024 format). Import a stat block, customize freely, and export. Zero typing required to get started. ~AI IMPORT โ€” WORKS WITH CHATGPT, CLAUDE & GEMINI~ Describe your monster, copy the generated prompt, paste it into any AI, paste the result back โ€” StatForge maps the JSON to every field automatically. No API subscription required. Bring any AI-generated monster to life in seconds. ~YOUR BESTIARY, YOUR WAY~ Save up to 10 monsters free. Go Pro for an unlimited bestiary โ€” every creature you've ever built, synced across all your devices via iCloud. Sort by CR, name, or last edited. Search instantly. Export any monster with one tap. ~FREE FEATURES~ Full stat block editor (2014 and 2024 formats) Real-time preview 3 PNG exports per day (resets at midnight). Save up to 10 stat blocks ~STATFORGE PRO โ€” $4.99 ONE TIME~ Unlimited bestiary Unlimited PNG exports PDF export iCloud sync across all your devices AI Import (works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) SRD Library import (334 monsters, 2014 + 2024) No subscription. No ads. Pay once, own it forever. ~BUILT FOR DUNGEON MASTERS~ Whether you're running a one-shot or a year-long campaign, StatForge is the fastest way to get a homebrew monster from your head to the table. Used by DMs who care about the details. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast or Dungeons & Dragons. SRD content used under CC BY 4.0.

Screenshots

Campaign Scribe4 screens
StatForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Campaign Scribe at 15.0 against StatForge's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Campaign Scribe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and StatForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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Campaign Scribe versus StatForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCampaign ScribeStatForge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB26 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperCampaign ScribeBenjamin Van Allen

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Campaign Scribe

One-time10
  • Casual AI Chat Tokens$2.99
  • Active AI Chat Tokens$5.49
  • Casual AI Media Credits$5.99
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  • Active AI Generation Credits$10.49
  • Pro AI Chat Tokens$14.99
  • Pro AI Generation Credits$16.99
  • Casual Bundle$21.99
  • Active Transcription Hours$25.99
  • Active Bundle$39.99
  • Pro Bundle$92.99
1 purchases

StatForge

One-time1
  • StatForge Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Campaign Scribe free?
Campaign Scribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StatForge free?
StatForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Campaign Scribe or StatForge have ads?
Neither Campaign Scribe nor StatForge shows ads.

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