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Squire is also a relatively new character sheet app that is very complete, and now much more legal. It's got spell integration and full feature descriptions.
I haven't played D&D in decades now, but this is 2016. Surely there are multiple inventory management apps that include encumbrance calculations and more.
EDIT: How about this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext
We're using Variant Encumberance in a game I play, and I use an app (the 5e Squire mostly because I bought 2 donkeys and a cart as a middle finger to encumberance- I think the app has now gone 5e SRD compliant so doesn't have all the items listed in it as it does for me). I think the app automatically assumes Variant Encumberance and it works as a character sheet too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext&hl=en
Squire is (IMO) an incredible app to manage your characters. Although still working on magic items, it has self populating fields, auto-math and a really simple look. Perfect to use real-time.
My group (which started out in Pathfinder, converted to 5e and thus needs some wiggle room) all use Squire on Android to manage their PCs which allows custom races/classes/backgrounds/spells/items/etc. Simple, easy, seamless integration of custom info with RAW; you can even delete/modify RAW material with minimal fuss. And best of all, free and no fucking adds.
I've been using an Android app recently that I really like that incorporates almost everything you have listed as stuff you want! The only thing it's missing I believe is cloud storage. But aside from that, it has the entire list of spells, classes, races, character sheets, background's with responses from the book, etc. It also has the ability to add homebrewed features for pretty much everything you can think of.
I've never made any apps before but one feature that I think would be awesome would be just the ability to simply Import/Export files so you can easily transfer them between people if you need to update the character sheet and give to your DM or something. I have no idea if that's what you had in mind when you mention cloud saving.
The rest of my group also uses an iPhone/iPad app:
The only feature that I know that app has that I think would be a fun little addition would just be the ability to put a character portrait onto your character sheet. I know that's not really a huge deal when it comes down to actually building the app, but once you have all the bones laid out, I think it might be a fun little addition to make it feel more like "yours". Hope these suggestions help!!
For my non-WoD games, I love the Squire DnD app, as it's got everything really quick with simple 1 or 2 taps for rolling. I'd expect something just as easy-to-use; a character sheet with only a swipe to the important information I need and in-app rolls.
If I was to make something, I'd take that simple design and map across to WoD: quick stats (change numbers to dots), quick actions (pre-set up your fav rolls), gear (same), skills/proficiencies (skills + knowledge + abilities), Spellbook (disciplines, spheres, etc), and notes (same).
Link on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext
I prefer Squire because you can level up your character and have it automatically increase stats and stuff for free, but Fifth Edition Character Sheet requires premium for that.
It also supports spellbooks, but i also use a dedicated app for that because it has more features: 5th Edition Spellbook.
Best app for character sheet I could find is squire, it's free and also has a paid version with slightly more features.
The main problem with this app is that by default it only has the free 5e content, the up side is that you can create and export\import everything you want and there are repositories with a bunch of stuff to import.
App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext
This repository has most 5e basic content (PHB & DMG): https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByGGjF5LsdeyaS1OT0xwOGVsR2M
But the pro version is definitely worth it. It's got a fantastic encounter builder and combat manager, plus all the monsters from the SRD.
Yeah, one of my friends showed it to me a while back and it's very cool so I went looking and suffered the same disappointment...
With that said, Squire and 5th edition character sheet are both good character management apps for Android.
Currently I use Squire (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext)
It lists all spells, feats... Basically, you dont need the book to create a char in this app.
I used to use "5th Edition Character Sheet", but you need to pay in order to Level Up your character, and its need you to input the spells and things like that.
The first was prettier, the second one I like more at the moment though. It's subjective, so I'd say download both and try them, both free. Here's another option with a combination character sheet too.
I use the Squire 5e app for android. Its good for quick reference on items, spells, and great for note-taking. Just make sure if you're going to be on your phone through the session that you arent getting distracted by all the other shiny things your phone has to offer, and make sure your DM knows you are using a character sheet app so they dont assume you're bored and browsing facebook etc.
Squire is one of the best apps and may be the only one you will need. It's very complete, and has descriptions for all class features and spells from the core rulebooks.
I personally use this app on my tablet to keep track of my entire character sheet. Beats constantly erasing and re-writing. Also can keep track of XP and levelling up, and keeps you from doing basically any math.
I definitely agree. Squire makes keeping track of feats, racial abilities, and things like sorcerer points so much easier. Not to mention doing all the mathy stuff that comes with character creation for you. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext&hl=en
Squire 5e for character/NPC management https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext
5e Character sheet, basically anything by Walter Kammerer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wgkammerer.testgui.basiccharactersheet.app
5e DM tools https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wgkammerer.dmtools
5e Custom Builder https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wgkammerer.fiftheditioncustombuilder
Syrinscape for ambiance https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ixc.Syrinscape
5e Reference Guide https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vansteinengroentjes.apps.ddfive
And a few websites:
Everything imaginable http://donjon.bin.sh/
Time keeper http://aglet.io/tools/timekeeper/
Well... It's a bit long, and kind of off-topic, but here we go:
Okay, let me run through the apps I normally use.
First off: Squire. This is the meat of the player side of things, and while it take a little while to get used to, it's incredibly powerful and really fun to use.
This has a lot of the SRD in it, and is really useful for playing while not connected to the internet.
This is similar, but focuses on statblocks for wildshapes, ranger beasts, elementals, etc.
This is basically an automated version of the loot generator from the DMG. Handy when needing random spell scrolls, too.
I use this for randomly generating names for NPCs and sometimes inspiration for new characters, but when I'm online I nearly always use fantasynamegenerators.com - There's an insane amount of gens on there!
For when you need to make sure the Troll doesn't kill your 2nd level cleric, Dungeon8 is your friend. For a little more speed/control, DHMHolley has a great calculator that requires internet.
Dice roller. Squire has a great inbuilt rolling system, but it's hard to keep track of the 18d6 damage an adult red dragon deals. This app is no-nonsense, quick, and low on power consumption.
If you don't have access to a mini-whiteboard (or graph paper stuck onto the back of a sheet of transparent plastic), then Dungeon Sketch does the job when you absolutely need to know who goes where. I would recommend getting your own mini-whiteboard though, because constantly switching back and forth between apps causes them to reload themselves at times, which is fine for stackblocks and dice rollers, but add a map in there and it gets tedious quickly.
Righto, now for PDF style things:
The DM and Player basic rules, naturally. They're very phone-friendly, and load quickly compared to, say, the EEPG.
Nerzugal's DM toolkit. Eerything from enchantments, to random encounters, to mini dungeons. Must have.
Character focused random events for the city. Makes downtime a lot more fun than spreading rumours about how big the king's nose is.
Adversaries and Allies, because the DM basic rules only has a few NPCs.
Mythic. The meat of the matter, the reason it's a competitive game and not just you playing against yourself. It's available in PDF format, but if you're still on the fence, here's a taster.
And finally, stuff that is sadly only accessable while online.
Donjon! This place is gold. It has everything from procedural dungeons to random encounters that provoke RP instead of combat. I definitely recommend checking out their NPC and Adventure generators for ideas.
This is perfect for when you need a quick, slightly more fleshed out NPC.
The one generator Donjon doesn't have is a settlement generator, complete with NPCs. This does the job perfectly.
I hope some of this is helpful. I wouldn't recommend going 100% mobile until you've gotten used to solo play: It took a little bit of practice for me to go from exploring simple pyramids while walking to taking down Liches while on ferry trips. I would also recommend playing only one character to start off with, and then adding more as you get comfortable with the system.
Unfortunately, you'll only be able to find them that have the SRD information, due to any non-SRD information being the IP of Wizards of the Coast.
Options available that I know of are;
There are a few phone apps that will allow you to make your own characters, I have two on my Note 8 that I use;
There are pro's and con's to each option; Roll20 is not at all modular, you have to fill in all the information yourself but any rolls you do it can automate, DnDBeyond only gives you access to SRD material unless you specifically buy access to their online content (however, you can make homebrew content on the website and just "homebrew" one of the options you want to use, but that is kind of confusing and time consuming) but with a free account you can only have 6 character sheets active, not too familiar with OrcPub myself.
I tried a lot of them (only free versions) and on android i liked Squire https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext and although it does support spells as well, I'd use 5th Edition Spellbook for my spells cuz i liked it better for spell searching and management https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spellsdd5.
One of the coolest things about Squire is it does a lot of the leveling up calculations for you. Saves a lot of effort.
Don't worry, I'll link it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext&hl=en
Squire is hands down the best one I've ever used.
And this one is popular too, haven't used it, but will check it out: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.herd.ddnext