Comparison

Spells List 5e vs PocketScroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

PocketScroll

Features
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PocketScroll is a mobile companion app for Foundry VTT — the popular virtual tabletop platform. Manage your character, track combat, cast spells, and explore battle maps right from your iPhone or iPad. No browser needed. Whether you're a player rolling dice at the table or a GM running the show, PocketScroll gives you fast, native access to your Foundry VTT session. **FOR PLAYERS** • Character Sheet — View your abilities, skills, hit points, armor class, speed, and conditions at a glance. Roll ability checks and saving throws with a tap. • Actions & Spells — Cast spells, prepare your spell list, track spell slots, use class features, and roll attacks directly from your device. • Inventory — Browse, equip, and manage your gear and currency (PP, GP, EP, SP, CP). Use consumables and potions without slowing down the game. • Combat Tracker — Follow initiative order, see whose turn it is, and monitor enemy statuses in real time. • Interactive Map — Pan, zoom, and move your token on the battle map with intuitive touch controls. **FOR GAME MASTERS** • Party Dashboard — Monitor the entire party's HP, AC, and status at a glance with character cards. • Creature Reference — Quick-access stat blocks for NPCs and monsters in your scene, with CR, abilities, and actions. • Combat Controls — Start encounters, advance rounds, manage initiative, toggle combatant visibility, and apply conditions. • GM Map — Full visibility of all tokens. Toggle visibility, mark defeated, and apply any of the 15 D&D 5e conditions per token. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Install the free PocketScroll companion module on your Foundry VTT server. 2. Open the app and enter your server URL. 3. Select your character and play. **KEY FEATURES** • Real-time sync — Changes appear instantly for all connected players and GMs. • Works on phones and tablets with responsive, touch-optimized layouts. • Supports Foundry VTT v10, v11, and v12. • Designed for D&D 5th Edition campaigns. • Offline character caching — View your character data even when disconnected. • Multi-server support — Connect to multiple Foundry servers and switch between them. • Modern dark UI designed for immersive tabletop gaming. **SUBSCRIPTION** PocketScroll offers a 3-day free trial with no credit card required. Subscribe through Patreon for continued access. GMs can generate access codes to share with their players. Requires a running Foundry VTT server with the PocketScroll companion module installed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketscroll.app/privacy

Screenshots

Spells List 5e4 screens
PocketScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PocketScroll at none against Spells List 5e's shown. PocketScroll also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Spells List 5e's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spells List 5e sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PocketScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, PocketScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spells List 5e versus PocketScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpells List 5ePocketScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlario Del sorboFlavio Amorim

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

PocketScroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Spells List 5e

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock all - 1 month$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all - 1 year$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • Micro Tip$0.99
  • Filter by Dragonmarks$1.99
  • Unlock Icons$1.99
Show 6 more
  • 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
3 purchases

PocketScroll

Subscriptions3
  • The Adventurer$2.991 Month
  • The Dungeon Master$9.991 Month
  • The Guild Master$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Spells List 5e free?
Spells List 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketScroll free?
PocketScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spells List 5e or PocketScroll have ads?
Spells List 5e shows ads; PocketScroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Spells List 5e or PocketScroll?
Spells List 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and PocketScroll every 4 days. Most recently, Spells List 5e was updated on September 30, 2026 and PocketScroll on September 15, 2026.

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