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D4Planner vs Dark & Builder

Both stand on game build planners. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

D4Planner

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

D4Planner combines build planning, map tracking, event timing, and game guides for Diablo IV. Its free plan includes ads, and iOS users have an extra setup step for notifications.

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Dark & Builder offers build planning, item information, and community features for one game. Note the ads and subscription terms, and that the maker identifies the service as unofficial and unaffiliated with IRONMACE.

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The facts

	D4Planner	Dark & Builder
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Not published
Plans published	1	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	d4planner.io	darkandbuilder.com
On game build planners	#1 of 22	#4 of 22

D4Planner: what it does well

Build tools cover five character sections.
Builds can be saved, imported, shared, and embedded.
Map tracks a range of locations and points of interest.
Event tracker offers push notifications.
Free plan is available.

What to know first

Free plan is ad-supported.
iOS notifications require adding it to the home screen.
Discord subscription price is not stated.

Dark & Builder: what it does well

Calculator shows live stats for selected character builds.
Build discovery includes class, dungeon, and patch filters.
Item database lists gear, weapon, and accessory stats.
Core features are not behind a paywall.

What to know first

Both web and mobile versions include ads.
Optional purchases and a recurring subscription have no listed prices.
Purchases are non-refundable.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled.

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