Spells List 5e vs Cast a Spell
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
Cast a Spell
Engage in dark ritual-style entertainment for reflection and journaling. Craft personalized spells by selecting intentions, moon phases, and elements to generate unique chants and rituals. Store your reflections in a private grimoire journal.
- Dark ritual-style entertainment
- Journaling and reflection
- Symbolic spell casting
- Customizable spell elements
- Private grimoire journal
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Cast a Spell is a dark ritual-style entertainment app for reflection, journaling, and symbolic spell casting. Choose a spell type, write your intention, select a moon phase and element, then reveal a private spell with a chant, omen, ritual name, tools, and a sign to watch for. Save notes in your grimoire journal on your device. Features: - Curse, protection, attraction, repel, and bind spell styles - Moon phase and element choices - Private intention and request fields - Generated chant, omen, ritual name, and ritual notes - Grimoire journal for personal reflection This app is for entertainment and personal reflection only. It does not guarantee outcomes, provide professional advice, or control real-world events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spells List 5e at 4.8 against Cast a Spell's 4.0. Spells List 5e also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). Cast a Spell'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.
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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.19 per month and Cast a Spell 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spells List 5e | Cast a Spell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | Ilario Del sorbo | Michele Plunkett |
Customer experience
Spells List 5e
Cast a Spell
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
Cast a Spell
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spells List 5e
- Unlock all - 1 month$2.191 Month
- Unlock all - 1 year$16.991 Year
- Micro Tip$0.99
- Filter by Dragonmarks$1.99
- Unlock Icons$1.99
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- Small Tip$1.99
- Unlock Import/Export Character$2.99
- Unlock infinite Spellbooks$3.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Unlock all - Lifetime$28.99
Cast a Spell
- Spell Cast$4.99
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