Spells List 5e vs Spells8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spells List 5e
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.
- Fast spell search
- Dozens of filters
- Character spellbooks
- Custom spell creation
- All official 5e sources
- Multi-language support
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Stop browse the books for hours and slow down each session, open the app, type the name of the spell and within seconds you'll have all the details. The app includes dozens of filters, to help you find the spell you are looking for. In addition to the list and search, you can create a spellbook for each of your character, so you can quickly pick up the spells used. The app includes spells from all official 5th edition sources. The spells are available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, German (some languages do not have a complete translation of all spells). You can also create your custom spells! **** DISCLAIMER: The app is in no way affiliated with or partnered with Wizards of the Coast **** Spell List 5e Unlock all (subscription) - 1 month: $1.49 - 1 year: $13.99 In all countries (except the US) actual charges will be converted to local currency. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Terms and privacy - https://www.delsorboilario.it/dnd/privacy.html - https://www.delsorboilario.it/dnd/terms_and_conditions.html If you have any suggestions for improving the app, please contact us at turn.appsolution@gmail.com Thank you for downloading our app
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 in-app purchases: Spells8 at none against Spells List 5e's 11. Spells8 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Spells List 5e's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 47 months) and review sentiment (87% vs 66%). On price, rating and device support 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. Spells List 5e sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Spells8 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spells List 5e against 4.8 for Spells8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 972 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Spells List 5e's written reviews are positive against 66% of Spells8's.
Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Spells8 every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spells List 5e | Spells8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) | 4.8 (972 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better | 65.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 972 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 47 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ilario Del sorbo | Francisco Salvetti |
Customer experience
Spells List 5e
Spells8
User reviews
Spells List 5e
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient spell reference
- 📚 Comprehensive spell list
- 🔍 Helpful filters and search
- 👍 Easy to use and organize spells
- 🎨 Customizable character spellbooks
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔀 Inconsistent spell descriptions
- 🔒 Paid features locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Missing some spells from newer books
- 🎨 Limited customization options
Spells8
From 972 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
Spells List 5e
Reported bugs
3 issues- Purchased premium features not working properly
- Crashes when adding custom spells to characters
- Inconsistent behavior when filtering spells
Requested features
5 requests- 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
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
Spells List 5e
- Unlock all - 1 month$1.991 Month
- Unlock all - 1 year$14.991 Year
- Micro Tip$0.99
- Filter by Dragonmarks$1.99
- Unlock Icons$1.99
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- Small Tip$1.99
- Unlock infinite Spellbooks$2.69
- Unlock Import/Export Character$2.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Mega Tip$6.99
- Unlock all - Lifetime$28.99
Spells8
No in-app purchases
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