Comparison

AR Grimoire vs Grimoire Study

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

Head to head
About

AR Grimoire

Visualize D&D spells in augmented reality on your tabletop. Manage spellbooks, create characters, and track spell slots with a user-friendly interface. Includes SRD 5.1 spells and custom spell support.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality spell visualization
  • Spell range and shape projection
  • Gesture-based spell manipulation
  • Full-featured spellbook
  • Character creation and spell slot tracking
  • Spell filtering by class, school, and keywords
  • Custom spell addition
Features
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IN A WORLD WHERE D&D MEETS AUGMENTED REALITY... ——— Augmented Reality ——— AR Grimoire makes it possible to see your D&D spells on the real tabletop. Just go to any area of effect spell like "Acid Splash" or "Burning Hands" and see it in augmented reality. Get started by scanning your mini. The app will instantly visualize the casting range and the shape of the spell. Easily use gestures to move and rotate the spell around your mini. No more counting out squares on the battle map while the rest of your party is impatiently waiting. Search by "AR visualization" to see all the different types of areas of effect: cube, sphere, cone, line, and cylinder. ——— Advanced Spellbook Capabilities ——— AR Grimoire also works as a full-featured spellbook app to help you quickly cast spells and easily manage your spellbooks. Character creation is fast and simple. Just add stats necessary for spellcasting -- no need to add in everything from your character sheet. Enjoy a beautiful interface to track your spell slots, add to your spellbook, and update your prepared spells. Spells in the app have subtitles that remind you of the most important casting information: casting time, range, and damage dice / saving throw type. You only need to read the spell description if you want to dive into more detail. You can use powerful search functionality to easily filter spells down by the following categories: - Character class - Spell school - Ritual spells - Concentration spells - Saving throw types - Damage types The app also includes generated "keywords" that group spells by more abstract qualities. Currently you can choose from 8 different keywords to find the perfect spell, with more coming in the future: - Nature - Weather - Illusion - Willing - Healing - Protection - Teleport - Barrier The app includes all spells available in the System Reference Document (SRD) 5.1 via the Open Gaming License. You can always add in your own custom spells to the app. ——— In-App Purchases and Subscriptions ——— Upgrade to AR Grimoire Pro through the in-app purchases to access: - Unlimited custom characters/spellbooks - Access to future Pro features planned (including iCloud sync, different app themes, bulk spell importer, and more!) - Quick response times for issues - Ability to directly suggest new features and improvements to the app There are three AR Grimoire Pro subscriptions: - 1 month costs $0.99. - 6 months costs $4.49 (or $0.75/mo). - Lifetime costs $19.99. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the subscription period ends. You can turn off auto-renew and manage your subscription in Account Settings at any time. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://argrimoire.com/privacy-policy/ ——— Contact us ——— If you have any questions or issues, please contact: hello@argrimoire.com.

About

Grimoire Study

Features
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Grimoire is where your card collection lives, and where your next deck comes from. SCAN YOUR CARDS IN Point the camera at a card and it goes into your collection — set, printing, finish and condition. No typing, no spreadsheets. BUILD FROM WHAT YOU ALREADY OWN Your collection is the starting point, not an afterthought. See what you own as you build, and what a deck would actually cost you to finish. A FAMILIAR THAT SHOWS ITS WORK Your Familiar is a companion that builds a deck with you, one piece at a time. Every card it suggests comes with a reason. Every cut waits for your say-so. When it leans on a rule, it cites the rule. KEEP TRACK OF WHAT IT'S WORTH Your collection carries real prices, so you know what you're holding — and what you paid for it, kept honest and separate from what it's worth today. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Wish list, binders, condition, language, notes. Search every printing of every card. Your decks and your collection stay in step, on your phone and on the web. Free to start. Grimoire is built for Magic: The Gathering collections. Grimoire is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Magic: The Gathering is © Wizards of the Coast. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Grimoire Terms of Service: https://grimoirestudy.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://grimoirestudy.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

AR Grimoire4 screens
Grimoire Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AR Grimoire at 12.0 against Grimoire Study's 16.4. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AR Grimoire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Grimoire Study sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Grimoire ships an update every 5 days, Grimoire Study every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AR Grimoire versus Grimoire Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR GrimoireGrimoire Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivian QuBRIAN M BREMGES

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AR Grimoire

Subscriptions2
  • AR Grimoire Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • AR Grimoire Pro 6 Months$4.496 Months
One-time1
  • AR Grimoire Pro Lifetime$19.99
8 purchases

Grimoire Study

Subscriptions4
  • Collector$11.991 Month
  • Pro$22.991 Month
  • Collector, Yearly$119.991 Year
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  • Pro, Yearly$229.991 Year
One-time4
  • Impulse Mana$2.99
  • Small Mana Pack$5.99
  • Medium Mana Pack$11.99
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  • Large Mana Pack$22.99

Questions

Is AR Grimoire free?
AR Grimoire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grimoire Study free?
Grimoire Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AR Grimoire or Grimoire Study have ads?
Neither AR Grimoire nor Grimoire Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Grimoire or Grimoire Study?
AR Grimoire ships an update every 5 days, and Grimoire Study every 3 days. Most recently, AR Grimoire was updated on October 3, 2026 and Grimoire Study on October 5, 2026.

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