# Spells List 5e vs PortraitWorks

The clearest difference is rating: Spells List 5e at 4.8 against PortraitWorks's 4.2. Spells List 5e also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 52) and review sentiment (87% vs 70%). PortraitWorks's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spells List 5e sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and PortraitWorks sells 12 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spells List 5e has 3.3K ratings behind it against 52, 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 70% of PortraitWorks's.

Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, PortraitWorks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spells List 5e | PortraitWorks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spells-list-5e/id1220380339/reviews)** | [4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portraitworks/id1615094444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 647 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilario Del sorbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/631191336) | [Worldspinner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525091264) |

## 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 | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlock all - 1 year | $17.99 | 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 Import/Export Character | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock infinite Spellbooks | $3.99 | 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


### PortraitWorks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portraitworks/id1615094444)

Create unique fantasy character portraits with hand-drawn art elements. Build from scratch in six steps or customize existing gallery creations. Offers extensive customization for races, genders, gear, and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Create portraits from scratch, Customize gallery portraits, Millions of unique face combinations, Extensive gear and background options, Color control for all elements, D&D class integration

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backgrounds & Frames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orcs, Half-Orcs, Half-Devils | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reptilians | $0.99 | one-time |
| Outlaw & Commoner Outfits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Light Armor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spells & Spellcaster Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hairstyles & Facial Hair | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Society Outfits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monk | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unrestricted | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1: Launch! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Export | $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 PortraitWorks free?

PortraitWorks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spells List 5e or PortraitWorks?

Spells List 5e is rated higher. Spells List 5e averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while PortraitWorks averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.

### Do Spells List 5e or PortraitWorks have ads?

Spells List 5e shows ads; PortraitWorks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spells List 5e or PortraitWorks?

Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and PortraitWorks every 2 months. Most recently, Spells List 5e was updated on October 26, 2026 and PortraitWorks on October 24, 2026.

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