# Spells List 5e vs Shadowrun Dice Roller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spells List 5e at 87% against Shadowrun Dice Roller's 43%. Spells List 5e also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). Shadowrun Dice Roller's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spells List 5e sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shadowrun Dice Roller sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spells List 5e holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spells List 5e has 3.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Spells List 5e's written reviews are positive against 43% of Shadowrun Dice Roller's.

Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Shadowrun Dice Roller every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spells List 5e | Shadowrun Dice Roller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spells-list-5e/id1220380339/reviews)** | [3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowrun-dice-roller/id1480616137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ilario Del sorbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/631191336) | [Catalyst Game Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480616136) |

## What reviewers say

### Spells List 5e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spells-list-5e/id1220380339)

Quickly find Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition spells with a powerful search and filtering system. Organize spells into character spellbooks and even create custom spells. Supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Fast spell search, Dozens of filters, Character spellbooks, Custom spell creation, All official 5e sources, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all - 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all - 1 year | $14.99 | per year |
| Micro Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter by Dragonmarks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Icons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock infinite Spellbooks | $2.69 | one-time |
| Unlock Import/Export Character | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all - Lifetime | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient spell reference
- 📚 Comprehensive spell list
- 🔍 Helpful filters and search
- 👍 Easy to use and organize spells
- 🎨 Customizable character spellbooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔀 Inconsistent spell descriptions
- 🔒 Paid features locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Missing some spells from newer books
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased premium features not working properly
- Crashes when adding custom spells to characters
- Inconsistent behavior when filtering spells

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit official spell descriptions
- Filter spells by damage type or other criteria
- Automatic tracking of spell slots and concentration
- Support for homebrew classes and races
- Sync spellbooks across multiple devices


### Shadowrun Dice Roller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowrun-dice-roller/id1480616137)

This app provides a stylish way to roll D6 dice for tabletop games, featuring themed dice with unique animations and sounds. It automatically calculates hits, glitches, and initiative pips, supporting dice pools up to 40. Unlock additional dice and artwork through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Themed dice with unique animations and sounds, Automatic calculation of hits, glitches, and initiative, Supports dice pools from 1 to 40, Roll by touch or shake, Unlockable dice and artwork, Works with any D6-based game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mage Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adept Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Decker Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Face Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rigger Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shaman Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Set 1 Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spells List 5e free?

Spells List 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadowrun Dice Roller free?

Shadowrun Dice Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spells List 5e or Shadowrun Dice Roller?

Spells List 5e is rated higher. Spells List 5e averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Shadowrun Dice Roller averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Spells List 5e or Shadowrun Dice Roller have ads?

Spells List 5e shows ads; Shadowrun Dice Roller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spells List 5e or Shadowrun Dice Roller?

Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shadowrun Dice Roller every 21 months. Most recently, Spells List 5e was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shadowrun Dice Roller on June 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*