# Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) vs Construct for 5e

The clearest difference is rating: Construct for 5e at 4.6 against Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)'s 4.1. Construct for 5e also leads on ads (none vs shown). Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month and Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Construct for 5e holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Construct for 5e's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) | Construct for 5e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-tracker-pathfinder-1e/id1333968044/reviews) | **[4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construct-for-5e/id1490015210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Caster Level Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333968043) | [Thomas Visser](https://appshunter.io/developer/445067882) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-tracker-pathfinder-1e/id1333968044)

Easily manage spellcasting for Pathfinder 1e players and Game Masters. Track spells prepared, cast, and durations, access spell rules, and manage character spell slots. Supports all official caster classes and over 2000 spells.

**Highlights:** Track spells per day, Countdown spell durations, Create and edit characters, Access Pathfinder spell rules, Apply metamagic feats, Support for all caster classes, Import characters from PCGen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spell Tracker Pro | $4.49 | per month |


### Construct for 5e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construct-for-5e/id1490015210)

This app assists Dungeon Masters in running Dungeons & Dragons sessions by helping them build and track encounters, including initiative, monster HP, and conditions. It offers a clean interface to manage session details, allowing DMs to focus on the story and players. All monsters and spells from the SRD 5.1 are included.

**Highlights:** Build and track encounters, Manage initiative, Track monster HP and conditions, Includes SRD 5.1 monsters and spells, Open source development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) free?

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Construct for 5e free?

Construct for 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Construct for 5e?

Construct for 5e is rated higher. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Construct for 5e averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Construct for 5e have ads?

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) shows ads; Construct for 5e does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Construct for 5e?

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Construct for 5e every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Construct for 5e on October 24, 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.*