Comparison

Spell Slots 5e vs Dnd Character Journal

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

Head to head
About

Spell Slots 5e

This app helps Dungeons & Dragons players track spells and spell slots during gameplay. It supports both 2014 and 2024 rule sets, offers detailed spell information, and includes features for managing class abilities. It works offline and offers a free version with limitations and a one-time purchase for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Supports 2014 & 2024 D&D rulesets
  • Tracks spell slots for all caster classes
  • Searchable spell database with filters
  • Offline functionality
  • Class feature tracking
  • Homebrew spell editor
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Dungeons & Dragons spells in a convenient app! Spell Slots 5e is the quickest way to track spellcasting at the table. Tap a slot when you cast. Tap the moon or the sun when you rest. Your slots, your prepared spells, and the full text of every spell are one thumb away. Version 2.0 is a ground-up rebuild: a new look, both rule sets, and no more ads. BOTH RULE SETS Choose the 2014 or 2024 rules for each character. Slots, spells known or prepared, and cantrips all follow the rules you chose, including Eldritch Knight, Arcane Trickster and Warlock pact slots. EVERY CASTER, WITH SUBCLASSES Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard and Artificer, plus Eldritch Knight and Arcane Trickster. Choose a subclass and its always-prepared spells are added for you: domain, oath, circle and patron spells, Divine Soul affinity, Genie patron kind, and more. 800+ SPELLS Search by name or text, and filter by level, school, casting time, concentration and ritual. Optional class spells can be switched on per character. BUILT FOR PLAY Short and long rest buttons. A "Ready to cast" list with a slot picker that spends the slot for you. Upcast hints, concentration and ritual badges, and clear spell cards. Light and dark themes, large text support, and it works fully offline. FREE AND PRO Track one character for free, with every spell and the full slot tracker. Spell Slots Pro is a single purchase, not a subscription, and it works with Family Sharing. If you bought the upgrade in an earlier version, you already have Pro. Pro adds: Unlimited characters A concentration tracker, with the Constitution save DC when you take damage Class features: Channel Divinity, Wild Shape, Sorcery Points, Bardic Inspiration, Lay on Hands, Arcane Recovery and more, with short and long rest recharging for both rule sets Pinned spells, personal notes on any spell, and a filter for action, bonus action and reaction spells A Home Screen widget: your slots at a glance, tap a pip to spend or restore one The homebrew spell editor No ads. No account. No tracking. Your characters stay on your device. Spell Slots 5e is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. This work includes material from the System Reference Documents 5.1 and 5.2.1 by Wizards of the Coast LLC, licensed under CC-BY-4.0.

About

Dnd Character Journal

This app helps Dungeons & Dragons 5e players manage their characters and campaign world. It offers tools for downtime activities, character development, and campaign documentation, with an optional premium upgrade for more features.

Highlights
  • Downtime activity completion
  • Character backstory prompts
  • Campaign world documentation
  • Session note-taking
  • In-session inspiration
  • Share downtime results
Features
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Dnd Character Journal allows 5e players to engage with their characters and the larger campaign world like never before! Using this app, you can: – Complete downtime activities such as searching for treasure, competing in an archery contest, or crafting your signature magic item. – Develop your character through backstory prompts and fun role-play questions. – Document the campaign and larger world using the organized journal area. – Write session recaps and impromptu notes. – Earn inspiration by completing tasks between each session. – Share the results of your downtime with your group and DM. All with the click of a button! Upgrade to the premium version (one-time purchase) for additional features and customization: – Unlimited character slots – Additional character token customization All completely offline! No ads, no signups, no hassle. Simple and easy to use. (Token art by Ben Chang, @BChangArt)

Screenshots

Spell Slots 5e4 screens
Dnd Character Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spell Slots 5e at 580 against Dnd Character Journal's 11. Spell Slots 5e also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 60%). Dnd Character Journal's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Slots 5e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dnd Character Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spell Slots 5e against 4.8 for Dnd Character Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell Slots 5e has 580 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Spell Slots 5e's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dnd Character Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spell Slots 5e ships an update every 2 months, Dnd Character Journal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spell Slots 5e versus Dnd Character Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell Slots 5eDnd Character Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (580 ratings)4.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings580 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB61 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMikael OlezeskiMichael Wu

Customer experience

Spell Slots 5e

All ratings580 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative11.1%

Dnd Character Journal

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Spell Slots 5e

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect spell descriptions
  • All spells marked as concentration
  • Restore purchase prompt on every launch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more classes (Barbarian, Monk, Artificer)
  • Allow custom spell creation
  • Implement spell slot tracking
  • Add ability to rename characters
  • Provide iPad version

Dnd Character Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spell Slots 5e

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$0.99
1 purchases

Dnd Character Journal

One-time1
  • Premium Version$1.99

Questions

Is Spell Slots 5e free?
Spell Slots 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dnd Character Journal free?
Dnd Character Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spell Slots 5e or Dnd Character Journal?
Dnd Character Journal is rated higher. Spell Slots 5e averages 4.7 out of 5 from 580 ratings, while Dnd Character Journal averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Spell Slots 5e or Dnd Character Journal have ads?
Neither Spell Slots 5e nor Dnd Character Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spell Slots 5e or Dnd Character Journal?
Spell Slots 5e ships an update every 2 months, and Dnd Character Journal every 3 months. Most recently, Spell Slots 5e was updated on November 13, 2026 and Dnd Character Journal on November 3, 2026.

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