Comparison

StatForge vs RPG Name Forge

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

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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.

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RPG Name Forge

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RPG Name Forge is the ultimate name companion for tabletop RPG players. Generate lore-accurate names for characters of any race, settlements, guilds, and factions, all with their cultural meaning and origin lore included. Every name pack ships inside the app, so it works perfectly offline at the table. Choose a race or category, dial in gender and style, and tap Generate. Each result shows the name, its phonetic pronunciation, and a short meaning so your character feels rooted in the world. Save favourites, copy names instantly, and keep a session history so nothing is lost mid-game. Unlock the Pro Pack to access expanded race packs, Astral Elf, Dusk Elf, Aarakocra, Genasi, and more, plus guild-name templates, settlement generators, and deity name tables. One purchase, no subscription, shared with your whole family. Disclaimer: Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and their respective logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Screenshots

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RPG Name Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StatForge at none against RPG Name Forge's shown. RPG Name Forge's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. StatForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RPG Name Forge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
StatForge versus RPG Name Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStatForgeRPG Name Forge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB37 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Van AllenMichael Vroom

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StatForge

One-time1
  • StatForge Pro$4.99
1 purchases

RPG Name Forge

One-time1
  • RPG Name Forge Pro$4.99

Questions

Is StatForge free?
StatForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RPG Name Forge free?
RPG Name Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StatForge or RPG Name Forge have ads?
RPG Name Forge shows ads; StatForge does not.

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