CharTaker vs PocketScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
CharTaker
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CharTaker is a free, offline character sheet manager for the Starfinder 1st Edition Roleplaying Game built with user experience and ease of use top of mind. Build a character from scratch, level up at the table, and track everything mid-session - no books or WiFi required. ALL 13 CLASSES Envoy, Mechanic, Mystic, Operative, Solarian, Soldier, Technomancer, Biohacker, Vanguard, Witchwarper, Nanocyte, Evolutionist, and Precog. CHARACTER CREATION Step-by-step guided wizard. Pick your ancestry, theme, class, and ability scores. Assign skill ranks, choose feats, class features, and learn spells. LEVEL UP FAST A streamlined flow walks you through everything you gain at each level: HP, SP, skill ranks, new class features, feat slots, ability score increases, and spells. Edit previous levels anytime. FULL CHARACTER SHEET Track ability scores, skills, saves, AC, BAB, speed, HP, Stamina, and Resolve in one place. Tap any skill to roll. See bonus breakdowns so you know exactly where every number comes from. COMBAT TRACKER One-tap attack rolls with full dice breakdowns - hit, damage, and critical results displayed clearly. Track SP and HP with Starfinder's damage-flows-through-stamina-first system. SPELLS & ABILITIES Browse the complete spell database with filters by class, level, and school. Track spell slots, cast spells, and manage class abilities like Paradoxes, Stellar Modes, Expertise, and more. EQUIPMENT SHOP Browse hundreds of weapons, armor, and gear. Filter by type, level, and category. Buy and equip items directly to your character sheet. CLASS FEATURE BROWSER Every class feature, specialization, fighting style, connection, gear boost, magic hack, and more - browsable and searchable with full descriptions. MULTIPLAYER Allow for two way tracking of encounters between DM and players, no account required! STARSHIP COMBAT Track your starship's shields, hull points, weapons, and systems. Pick your crew role (Captain, Pilot, Engineer, Gunner, Science Officer) and manage ship combat alongside your character. DICE ROLLER Built-in dice rolling for attacks, skills, and saves with full roll breakdowns and history. GM TOOLS: INITIATIVE TRACKER Run combat right from your phone. Add players and enemies, roll initiative, and step through turns with a single tap. Track enemy HP with quick-adjust buttons and see EAC, KAC, and attack details at a glance. GM TOOLS: BESTIARY Import creatures from the integrated bestiary ā 47 pre-built monsters with full stats, attacks, and CR ratings. Or add custom enemies on the fly. GM TOOLS: CONDITIONS REFERENCE Look up any status effect instantly. All 30+ Starfinder conditions with full rules text, searchable by name or keyword. No rulebook needed. WORKS OFFLINE All data is stored locally on your device. No account needed, no server connection required. Your characters are yours. FREE & COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED CharTaker is and will always be free to use. Built with love for the Starfinder community. This app uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Community Use Policy (paizo.com/communityuse). It is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo.
PocketScroll
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PocketScroll is a mobile companion app for Foundry VTT ā the popular virtual tabletop platform. Manage your character, track combat, cast spells, and explore battle maps right from your iPhone or iPad. No browser needed. Whether you're a player rolling dice at the table or a GM running the show, PocketScroll gives you fast, native access to your Foundry VTT session. **FOR PLAYERS** ⢠Character Sheet ā View your abilities, skills, hit points, armor class, speed, and conditions at a glance. Roll ability checks and saving throws with a tap. ⢠Actions & Spells ā Cast spells, prepare your spell list, track spell slots, use class features, and roll attacks directly from your device. ⢠Inventory ā Browse, equip, and manage your gear and currency (PP, GP, EP, SP, CP). Use consumables and potions without slowing down the game. ⢠Combat Tracker ā Follow initiative order, see whose turn it is, and monitor enemy statuses in real time. ⢠Interactive Map ā Pan, zoom, and move your token on the battle map with intuitive touch controls. **FOR GAME MASTERS** ⢠Party Dashboard ā Monitor the entire party's HP, AC, and status at a glance with character cards. ⢠Creature Reference ā Quick-access stat blocks for NPCs and monsters in your scene, with CR, abilities, and actions. ⢠Combat Controls ā Start encounters, advance rounds, manage initiative, toggle combatant visibility, and apply conditions. ⢠GM Map ā Full visibility of all tokens. Toggle visibility, mark defeated, and apply any of the 15 D&D 5e conditions per token. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Install the free PocketScroll companion module on your Foundry VTT server. 2. Open the app and enter your server URL. 3. Select your character and play. **KEY FEATURES** ⢠Real-time sync ā Changes appear instantly for all connected players and GMs. ⢠Works on phones and tablets with responsive, touch-optimized layouts. ⢠Supports Foundry VTT v10, v11, and v12. ⢠Designed for D&D 5th Edition campaigns. ⢠Offline character caching ā View your character data even when disconnected. ⢠Multi-server support ā Connect to multiple Foundry servers and switch between them. ⢠Modern dark UI designed for immersive tabletop gaming. **SUBSCRIPTION** PocketScroll offers a 3-day free trial with no credit card required. Subscribe through Patreon for continued access. GMs can generate access codes to share with their players. Requires a running Foundry VTT server with the PocketScroll companion module installed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketscroll.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CharTaker at none against PocketScroll's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PocketScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CharTaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
CharTaker ships an update every 2 days, PocketScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CharTaker | PocketScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JAMES CORNELIUS EMERY ZABEL | Flavio Amorim |
In-app purchases
CharTaker
No in-app purchases
PocketScroll
- The Adventurer$2.991 Month
- The Dungeon Master$9.991 Month
- The Guild Master$19.991 Month









