STONE vs Spells8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STONE
Discover the world of crystals with this beautifully designed app. It offers an intuitive interface to explore crystal specimens and learn about their properties and uses. Perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts, it serves as a handy reference for mineral information.
- Elegant design
- Intuitive functionality
- Beautiful crystal specimens
- Crystal descriptions and powers
- Mineral manual
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STONE is the crystal app designed to bring a little light to the modern life. STONE has: - Elegant design and intuitive functionality - Beautifully captured crystal specimens - Short-and-sweet descriptions of crystals and their super powers—written just for you An always-on, easy-to-access manual of minerals for your back pocket or the bottom of your Birkin bag, STONE is the perfect companion for the uninitiated and crystal cognoscenti alike. Please enjoy with an open mind. Follow us on IG: @stoneproject And on the web: stoneproject.app Disclaimer: This mobile app is intended for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not, and is not intended, for use in the diagnosis of any mental health conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of depression, anxiety, or disease.
Spells8
This app provides a dedicated space for solitary witches, offering a curated collection of spells, recipes, and educational content. Users can engage with daily devotionals, lunar spell generators, and connect with a global community of like-minded individuals.
- Curated spells and recipes
- Printable grimoire pages
- Video tutorials and guided meditations
- Daily Wiccan Devotional
- Lunar Spell Generator
- Wheel of the Year calendar
- Community forum for Neopagans
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Spells8 is a space for Solitary Witches! The Spells8 app will give you access to a curated collection of spells, recipes, printable grimoire pages, video tutorials, guided meditations and online courses. Follow the Daily Wiccan Devotional or the Lunar Spell Generator. Never miss a sabbat! Celebrate the Wheel of the Year with us and meet friendly Witches around the world! Organize your Craft with step-by-step guides and spells for every occasion. Ask questions and share your wisdom with other Neopagans.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spells8 at 4.8 against STONE's 4.1. Spells8 also leads on device support. STONE's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spells8 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 481 and 974 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of STONE's written reviews are positive against 66% of Spells8's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | STONE | Spells8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (481 ratings) | 4.8 (974 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better | 65.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 481 | 974 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 47 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jack Flintermann | Francisco Salvetti |
Customer experience
STONE
Spells8
User reviews
STONE
From 481 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Beautiful, minimalist interface design
- 📖 High-quality, engaging writing with humor
- 🔍 Search by stone name or 'vibe'/emotion
- 📸 Clear, high-quality crystal photography
- 💎 Informative metaphysical descriptions
Room to improve
- 📚 Limited crystal database/selection
- ⏸️ No updates since 2018, inactive social media
- 🚫 Doesn't work with VPN enabled
- ⚠️ Age rating inappropriate (12+ but contains profanity)
- 🔤 No crystal names displayed on image tiles
Spells8
From 974 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🌟 Informative and educational
- 💚 Helpful for mental health and spiritual growth
- 🎉 Life-changing for some users
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Navigation issues and lack of back buttons
- 🔒 Locked content frustrating for some users
- ⚠️ Occasional app crashes and loading issues
Bugs and requests
STONE
Reported bugs
3 issues- VPN incompatibility
- Requires internet connection (no offline mode)
- Citrine photo appears too brown/similar to smoky quartz
Requested features
22 requests- Add significantly more crystals to database (especially common ones like Onyx, Opal, Agate)
- Personal collection/library feature to track owned crystals
- Favorites or bookmark functionality
- Photo identification feature (take picture to identify crystal)
- Add crystal names as labels on image tiles
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- Wishlist for crystals user wants to acquire
- Multiple photos per crystal
- Chakra association information
- Crystal cleansing and charging instructions
- Elemental associations for stones
- Crystal grid suggestions
- Pronunciation guide for stone names
- User-generated content capability (add custom stones)
- Q&A forum or community feature
- Offline/airplane mode access
- iPad landscape mode optimization
- Share feature for stones
- Color-based search/sorting
- Physical properties information (rock type, formation)
- Mantra or intention-setting guidance
- Crystal pairing recommendations
- Android version of app
Spells8
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inability to exit altar screen without uninstalling
- Difficulty accessing previously viewed content
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable virtual altar
- Notification options for forum updates
- Discounted subscription for low-income users
- More free content and one-time purchase option
In-app purchases
STONE
No in-app purchases
Spells8
No in-app purchases
