Comparison

PocketScroll vs 5e Character Creator & Sheet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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 — Cast spells, prepare your spell list, track spell slots, use class features, and roll attacks directly from your device. • Inventory — Browse, equip, and manage your gear and currency (PP, GP, EP, SP, CP). Use consumables and potions without slowing down the game. • Combat Tracker — Follow initiative order, see whose turn it is, and monitor enemy statuses in real time. • Interactive Map — Pan, zoom, and move your token on the battle map with intuitive touch controls. **FOR GAME MASTERS** • Party Dashboard — Monitor the entire party's HP, AC, and status at a glance with character cards. • Creature Reference — Quick-access stat blocks for NPCs and monsters in your scene, with CR, abilities, and actions. • Combat Controls — Start encounters, advance rounds, manage initiative, toggle combatant visibility, and apply conditions. • GM Map — 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 — 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 — View your character data even when disconnected. • Multi-server support — 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

About

5e Character Creator & Sheet

Features
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5e Character Creator & Sheet is an app that aims to simplify your character creation and role-playing needs. It is designed with the right ratio of complete, accurate information, and just enough elements to be useful on the table for players and game masters, from all levels. This app features: • 500+ spells in the spell catalog + spellcasting mechanics • Resource tracking • Weapon damage calculations and toggles • Personalized Note taking • Detailed inventory and item catalog • Export on PDF and JSON • ... And much more Ditch your character sheets for a complete experience in your phone. One payment, yours forever. The free version includes up to three characters on level 1, fully usable and exportable.

Screenshots

PocketScroll4 screens
5e Character Creator & Sheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 5e Character Creator & Sheet at 13.0 against PocketScroll's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 5e Character Creator & Sheet sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PocketScroll versus 5e Character Creator & Sheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketScroll5e Character Creator & Sheet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFlavio AmorimRammy Canales

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PocketScroll

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

5e Character Creator & Sheet

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • 5e Character Creator & Sheet$9.99
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  • Large tip$9.99

Questions

Is PocketScroll free?
PocketScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5e Character Creator & Sheet free?
5e Character Creator & Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketScroll or 5e Character Creator & Sheet have ads?
Neither PocketScroll nor 5e Character Creator & Sheet shows ads.

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