Comparison

PocketScroll vs D&D Weights 5e

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

Head to head
About

PocketScroll

Features
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PocketScroll is a mobile companion app for Foundry VTT โ€” 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** โ€ข Character Sheet โ€” View your abilities, skills, hit points, armor class, speed, and conditions at a glance. Roll ability checks and saving throws with a tap. โ€ข Actions & Spells โ€” Cast spells, prepare your spell list, track spell slots, use class features, and roll attacks directly from your device. โ€ข Inventory โ€” Browse, equip, and manage your gear and currency (PP, GP, EP, SP, CP). Use consumables and potions without slowing down the game. โ€ข Combat Tracker โ€” Follow initiative order, see whose turn it is, and monitor enemy statuses in real time. โ€ข Interactive Map โ€” Pan, zoom, and move your token on the battle map with intuitive touch controls. **FOR GAME MASTERS** โ€ข Party Dashboard โ€” Monitor the entire party's HP, AC, and status at a glance with character cards. โ€ข Creature Reference โ€” Quick-access stat blocks for NPCs and monsters in your scene, with CR, abilities, and actions. โ€ข Combat Controls โ€” Start encounters, advance rounds, manage initiative, toggle combatant visibility, and apply conditions. โ€ข GM Map โ€” 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** โ€ข Real-time sync โ€” Changes appear instantly for all connected players and GMs. โ€ข Works on phones and tablets with responsive, touch-optimized layouts. โ€ข Supports Foundry VTT v10, v11, and v12. โ€ข Designed for D&D 5th Edition campaigns. โ€ข Offline character caching โ€” View your character data even when disconnected. โ€ข Multi-server support โ€” Connect to multiple Foundry servers and switch between them. โ€ข 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

About

D&D Weights 5e

Features
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This app makes it easy for you to keep track of all the inventory and weights that your character is carrying when playing D&D, from the smallest vial to the heaviest armor! The app contains weapons, armor and adventure gear that is listed in the "Dungeon and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook". You also have the option to create and add custom items to your inventory as well. Money-weight is also in this free app! Say goodbye to manually calculating your weight! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PocketScroll4 screens
D&D Weights 5e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PocketScroll at none against D&D Weights 5e's shown. PocketScroll also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and D&D Weights 5e sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketScroll ships an update every 4 days, D&D Weights 5e every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
PocketScroll versus D&D Weights 5e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketScrollD&D Weights 5e
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlavio AmorimErik Tobias Rinde Tharaldsen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PocketScroll

Subscriptions3
  • The Adventurer$2.991 Month
  • The Dungeon Master$9.991 Month
  • The Guild Master$19.991 Month
3 purchases

D&D Weights 5e

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$11.991 Year

Questions

Is PocketScroll free?
PocketScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is D&D Weights 5e free?
D&D Weights 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketScroll or D&D Weights 5e have ads?
D&D Weights 5e shows ads; PocketScroll does not.
Which is updated more often, PocketScroll or D&D Weights 5e?
PocketScroll ships an update every 4 days, and D&D Weights 5e every 5 days. Most recently, PocketScroll was updated on October 2, 2026 and D&D Weights 5e on October 15, 2026.

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