Comparison

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) vs Simple Initiative Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

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
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Make it easy to track your spellcasting in Pathfinder 1e. Spell Tracker keeps track of everything related to spellcasting and magic in one place. It's great for Pathfinder players and DMs/GMs with spellcasting NPCs. - Never forget how many spells per day you have left to cast and prepare. - Countdown the durations of active spells as you prepare, cast, and play. - Create and edit your characters with as few taps as possible. - Get the full rules for any Pathfinder spell from d20pfsrd in one tap. - Apply metamagic feats to your prepared and cast spells. - Try every official Paizo Pathfinder 1e caster class (including core, base, hybrid, prestige and unchained caster classes). Includes wizard, cleric, sorcerer, paladin, arcanist, ranger, shaman, witch and many more. - Import Pathfinder characters from PCGen. - Pick from over 2000 Pathfinder spells from over 130 Paizo sources. With Spell Tracker Pro, you can also: - Track magic items (wands, potions, scrolls, staves and metamagic rods). - Track special abilities. - Sync between devices. Spell Tracker for Pathfinder 1e remembers which spells you know. It calculates your spells per day per level. It updates your remaining spell slots as you prepare and cast spells. It tracks the remaining duration of active spell effects. And it puts the rules at your fingertips. For licensing information, please see: https://www.spelltrackerapp.com/licensing

About

Simple Initiative Tracker

Easily manage combat encounters for role-playing games. Set up parties and NPCs, then track turns without physical aids. Designed by gamers for a streamlined experience.

Highlights
  • Initiative rolling
  • Party setup
  • NPC management
  • Encounter tracking
  • Simple interface
Features
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Simple initiative tracker that fits most modern role-playing games with a initiative roll. The simplicity makes it easy for you to setup your party, add NPCs and then track your encounters easily. Tired of a whiteboard with magnets with player names, or pieces of paper that gets lost? Get ready for the next step in easy initiative management. Made by gamers - for gamers! Tested in battle!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) at 58% against Simple Initiative Tracker's 0%. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Simple Initiative Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Simple Initiative Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Initiative Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Initiative Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) versus Simple Initiative Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)Simple Initiative Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (83 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings83 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaster Level LimitedFredrik Molnar

Customer experience

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

All ratings84 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative24.2%

Simple Initiative Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e)

Subscriptions1
  • Spell Tracker Pro7 Days trial$4.491 Month
None

Simple Initiative Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) free?
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Initiative Tracker free?
Simple Initiative Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Simple Initiative Tracker?
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) is rated higher. Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Simple Initiative Tracker averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Simple Initiative Tracker have ads?
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) shows ads; Simple Initiative Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) or Simple Initiative Tracker?
Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Initiative Tracker every 7 months. Most recently, Spell Tracker (Pathfinder 1e) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Simple Initiative Tracker on October 20, 2026.

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