StatForge vs 5E Character Sheet Creator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StatForge
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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 β 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 β 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 3Γ 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 β 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 β WORKS WITH CHATGPT, CLAUDE & GEMINI~ Describe your monster, copy the generated prompt, paste it into any AI, paste the result back β 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 β 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 β $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.
5E Character Sheet Creator
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Build your RPG character in minutes, straight from your phone. 5E Character Sheet Creator is the character sheet app your table was missing. Compatible with the most popular tabletop rule system in the world (5th edition), it takes you from a blank page to a printed sheet in 7 simple steps. It works just as well for your very first character as it does for a veteran's tenth. GUIDED CREATION, STEP BY STEP Pick species, class, background, ability scores and equipment, with a plain explanation at every choice. Armor Class, hit points, skills, saving throws and attack bonuses are all calculated for you, so you can focus on what matters: bringing your hero to life. LEVELS 1 TO 20 Every class feature, hit die, proficiency bonus and spell slot, handled automatically as your hero grows. MULTICLASSING Split your levels between two classes. The app checks the ability score requirement, keeps spells separate by class, adds the hit dice from both, and reads the combined spell slot table for you. Your sheet shows Wizard 5 / Cleric 1 and everything adds up. REAL 3D DICE No fake numbers popping up on screen. Roll d4 through d20 with real physics inside the app, with advantage and disadvantage, and visual themes so your rolls look the way you want them to. 340 SPELLS FROM THE OPEN SYSTEM (SRD) Bard, warlock, cleric, druid, sorcerer or wizard: pick your cantrips and starting spells during creation, then browse the full spellbook with search and filters whenever you need it. Every spell has a short plain-language summary and a tip on when to use it. FULL EQUIPMENT CATALOGUE Weapons, armor, tools and gear with weight, price and damage, and a backpack that tracks your load for you. EXPORT IT AND TAKE IT TO THE TABLE Generate your complete sheet as a PDF, sized for A4 and letter and built to stay readable in black and white, with a combat guide written for your class. SHARE YOUR CHARACTER Send your hero's summary to the group with a single tap. YOUR HEROES, YOUR WAY Save your characters, organize them into folders, and export any of them as a file so nothing is stuck on one phone. No account. No sign up. Works offline. FULL VERSION Levels 1 to 20, with subclasses and feats Up to 40 saved heroes and 40 folders The complete spellbook Advanced rolling: combine as many dice as you want, with modifiers Exclusive dice themes (Royal Blue, Ruby, Jade) All ads removed One time purchase. No subscription. All of it faithful to the system reference material, under an open license, with no filler and no tables to memorize. This app is an independent creation, compatible with fifth edition tabletop roleplaying games. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any publisher. It uses content from the System Reference Document under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StatForge at none against 5E Character Sheet Creator's shown. 5E Character Sheet Creator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StatForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 5E Character Sheet Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | StatForge | 5E Character Sheet Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Daily |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Van Allen | RODRIGO DE OLIVEIRA |
In-app purchases
StatForge
- StatForge Pro$4.99
5E Character Sheet Creator
- VersΓ£o Completa$2.99
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