# Spells List 5e vs RPG Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Spells List 5e at 4.8 against RPG Notebook's 4.0. Spells List 5e also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 51) and review sentiment (87% vs 69%). RPG Notebook's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 RPG Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spells List 5e holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spells List 5e has 3.3K ratings behind it against 51, 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 69% of RPG Notebook's.

Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, RPG Notebook monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spells List 5e | RPG Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spells-list-5e/id1220380339/reviews)** | [4.0 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-notebook-campaign-manager/id1617656328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilario Del sorbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/631191336) | [Marta Fecio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617656330) |

## 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


### RPG Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-notebook-campaign-manager/id1617656328)

This app helps you build worlds, manage your tabletop RPG campaigns, and organize all your notes. It offers customizable entries, linking between ideas, and map management. Keep your game world organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Campaign management, Customizable entries with various section types, Automatic hyperlinking between entries, Map creation and pin functionality, Themed templates for different settings, Extensive icon library, Backup and export options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly useful for TTRPG organization
- 💡 System-neutral and customizable
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ Great for worldbuilding and lore
- 📝 Excellent for keeping track of characters and info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't load backups
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive and inappropriate
- 🤔 Confusing interface for new users
- 🚫 No account or cross-device sync

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes completely after recent updates
- App gets stuck on the home page after an update
- Backup restoration fails, showing a loading wheel indefinitely
- App force closes during note-taking, losing progress
- Ads cannot be closed without opening their links

**Requested features**

- Journal functionality for play-by-post games (disable name links)
- Italicize text and other text editor functions
- Trackers that reset to zero for accumulation
- World building tools to combine campaigns
- Link campaigns together for NPC referencing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spells List 5e free?

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

### Is RPG Notebook free?

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

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

Spells List 5e is rated higher. Spells List 5e averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while RPG Notebook averages 4.0 from 51 ratings.

### Do Spells List 5e or RPG Notebook have ads?

Both Spells List 5e and RPG Notebook show ads.

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

Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and RPG Notebook monthly. Most recently, Spells List 5e was updated on October 26, 2026 and RPG Notebook on October 22, 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.*