# AR Grimoire — D&D 5e in augmented reality

> Augmented reality spell visualization and spellbook management for D&D 5e. (iPhone/iPad app by Vivian Qu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-grimoire/id1483112641 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vivian Qu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227312971)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.13/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-grimoire/id1483112641/reviews.md

## What is AR Grimoire?

IN A WORLD WHERE D&D MEETS AUGMENTED REALITY...

——— Augmented Reality ———

AR Grimoire makes it possible to see your D&D spells on the real tabletop. Just go to any area of effect spell like "Acid Splash" or "Burning Hands" and see it in augmented reality. 

Get started by scanning your mini. The app will instantly visualize the casting range and the shape of the spell. Easily use gestures to move and rotate the spell around your mini. No more counting out squares on the battle map while the rest of your party is impatiently waiting.

Search by "AR visualization" to see all the different types of areas of effect: cube, sphere, cone, line, and cylinder.

——— Advanced Spellbook Capabilities ———

AR Grimoire also works as a full-featured spellbook app to help you quickly cast spells and easily manage your spellbooks. 

Character creation is fast and simple. Just add stats necessary for spellcasting -- no need to add in everything from your character sheet. Enjoy a beautiful interface to track your spell slots, add to your spellbook, and update your prepared spells.

Spells in the app have subtitles that remind you of the most important casting information: casting time, range, and damage dice / saving throw type. You only need to read the spell description if you want to dive into more detail.

You can use powerful search functionality to easily filter spells down by the following categories:
- Character class
- Spell school
- Ritual spells
- Concentration spells
- Saving throw types
- Damage types
 
The app also includes generated "keywords" that group spells by more abstract qualities. Currently you can choose from 8 different keywords to find the perfect spell, with more coming in the future:
- Nature
- Weather
- Illusion
- Willing
- Healing
- Protection
- Teleport
- Barrier

The app includes all spells available in the System Reference Document (SRD) 5.1 via the Open Gaming License. You can always add in your own custom spells to the app.

——— In-App Purchases and Subscriptions ———

Upgrade to AR Grimoire Pro through the in-app purchases to access:
- Unlimited custom characters/spellbooks
- Access to future Pro features planned (including iCloud sync, different app themes, bulk spell importer, and more!)
- Quick response times for issues
- Ability to directly suggest new features and improvements to the app

There are three AR Grimoire Pro subscriptions:
- 1 month costs $0.99.
- 6 months costs $4.49 (or $0.75/mo).
- Lifetime costs $19.99.

Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the subscription period ends. You can turn off auto-renew and manage your subscription in Account Settings at any time.

Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://argrimoire.com/privacy-policy/

——— Contact us ———

If you have any questions or issues, please contact: hello@argrimoire.com.

## Key features

- Augmented reality spell visualization
- Spell range and shape projection
- Gesture-based spell manipulation
- Full-featured spellbook
- Character creation and spell slot tracking
- Spell filtering by class, school, and keywords
- Custom spell addition

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR Grimoire Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| AR Grimoire Pro 6 Months | $4.49 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR Grimoire Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-grimoire/id1483112641/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exactly what you’re looking for

*2024-11-17*

This is exactly what it says, is free, and doesn’t need wifi. Peak

### 5/5 — Fantastic resource with some issues

*2023-09-08*

Despite its issues, this is a fantastic app that I use for all my spell book needs, and I couldn’t recommend it enough.
The app only comes with core D&D spells, which isn’t much of an issue, but it can be annoying to put in all the noncore spells you may want to use as custom spells. 
My only REAL problem is frequent crashes. For example, on my level 20 character’s spell book, every time I scroll down past the 6th level spells, the app crashes. This happens every single time in the exact same place, no matter how slowly I scroll or whatever I do to scroll further, it crashes the moment I scroll a certain distance into a character’s spell book.

### 4/5 — This is a great app

*2022-06-13*

I honestly love this app and how smooth and easy it is to use. Just want to say that it’s missing the TCE and XGE expanded spell lists. Maybe there could be an option where you could enable and disable them?

### 5/5 — Missing spells

*2020-12-18*

So far I'm loving this app but I can't seem to find a few of the spells I'm looking for.

### 1/5 — Not worth my time, I’d recommend moving to a better app.

*2020-12-04*

Does not seem to have AR at all, does not have artificer as a selectable class. Not as good as other spell tracking apps.

### 4/5 — How does the ar feature work?

*2020-09-21*

I can’t figure out how to use the ar feature, but everything else is great! Exactly what I was looking for in a spell all!

### 3/5 — I cant use the AR feature

*2020-09-13*

This is a great Spell book app but i cant find how to use the AR thing to see the range of spells :(

### 4/5 — Just missing 1 thing.

*2020-08-16*

Love all the features and very easy to use. Love that it tracks more than just spells. I just wish it let me customize how many spell slots I have in each level. Right now it shows the max for each, even though I don’t have that many.

### 4/5 — One problem I have found

*2019-10-28*

When I go to my chater and I am in my spellbook and I try to look a spell it crashed every time

**Developer response:** Hi meka231, I'm so sorry you have that problem. I'm investigating it right now. I'd love if you could send some of your info to help me pinpoint the issue (device type, which character class you're using, etc). You can email me at hello@argrimoire.com

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2019-10-26*

To be honest, I don’t even use the AR much (although it is a fantastic and well made addition). Having a smooth, easily accessible spell book at the palm of your hand is just so convenient.

## Frequently asked questions about AR Grimoire

### What is AR Grimoire?

AR Grimoire is a utility app that uses augmented reality to visualize Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition spells on a tabletop. It also functions as a comprehensive spellbook for managing spells, spell slots, and character spellcasting information.

### How does AR Grimoire's augmented reality feature work?

You can scan your miniature, and the app will visualize the casting range and shape of area-of-effect spells like 'Acid Splash' or 'Burning Hands' in AR. You can then use gestures to move and rotate the spell visualization around your mini.

### What kind of spells can AR Grimoire visualize?

The app can visualize various area-of-effect spell shapes, including cube, sphere, cone, line, and cylinder. It includes all spells from the System Reference Document (SRD) 5.1 and allows you to add your own custom spells.

### What are the benefits of upgrading to AR Grimoire Pro?

AR Grimoire Pro offers unlimited custom characters/spellbooks, access to future Pro features like iCloud sync and app themes, quicker issue response times, and the ability to suggest new features. There are monthly, 6-month, and lifetime subscription options.

### How much does AR Grimoire Pro cost?

AR Grimoire Pro has three subscription tiers: $0.99 for 1 month, $4.49 for 6 months (averaging $0.75/mo), and $19.99 for a lifetime subscription. Subscriptions are managed through your iTunes account and auto-renew unless cancelled.

### Does AR Grimoire have ads?

No, AR Grimoire does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for the Pro version.

### What platforms is AR Grimoire available on?

AR Grimoire is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is AR Grimoire updated?

The latest version of AR Grimoire is 1.1, which was last updated on October 28, 2019. Users can contact hello@argrimoire.com for any questions or issues.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2019-10-28

You bed down for the night in the woods, gathered in a small circle around the fire. You all are weary from the days of travel in search of adventure and treasure. All of a sudden, a hobgoblin leaps out of the darkness screaming something in Goblin. u/Fission_chip, who can understand Goblin, jumps up from their position standing watch and shouts: "It's yelling about a crash when you edit your custom spells!"

The hobgoblin's longsword comes slicing down towards the nearest party member. The wizard wakes up at the last moment and barely rolls out of the way, the blade narrowly missing where her neck was moments before. Everyone leaps to their feet. Roll for initiative.

(Thanks to u/Fission_chip from r/DnD for reporting a bug where editing custom spells crashed when updating name or level.)

### 1.0 — 2019-10-23

No release notes.

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