Comparison

StatForge vs Solo Quest

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

Head to head
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.

About

Solo Quest

Features
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Solo Quest is an offline-first journal for solo tabletop role-playing. Track campaigns, scenes, threads, NPCs, clocks, oracle answers, and dice rolls without a login or network service. Plan a scene, ask a yes/no oracle, roll dice with advantage or disadvantage, add twists, and keep a readable campaign log. Starter campaigns make the app useful on first launch, while the Codex explains solo play habits and scene structure. Free features include seeded campaigns, campaign browsing, oracle and dice tools, codex guidance, settings, and local export preview. Optional Pro adds deeper campaign capacity and advanced reference/export tools. Your campaign data stays on device. No ads, no social feed, no mandatory AI tokens, no account gate. Solo Quest Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. - Monthly and Yearly plans; price and length are shown in-app before purchase. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://soloquest.uptrail.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://soloquest.uptrail.ai/privacy

Screenshots

StatForge4 screens
Solo Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

StatForge and Solo Quest are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. StatForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solo Quest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
StatForge versus Solo Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStatForgeSolo Quest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBenjamin Van AllenMitaanshu Agarwal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StatForge

One-time1
  • StatForge Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Solo Quest

Subscriptions2
  • Solo Quest: RPG Journal Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Solo Quest: RPG Journal Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.901 Year
One-time1
  • Solo Quest Pro$9.99

Questions

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

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