Comparison

Pinfinity vs Spells 5e

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

Head to head
About

Pinfinity

This app enhances collectible pins with augmented reality, bringing fandoms to life through animation and sound. Unlock interactive experiences and enjoy new content as it becomes available.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality pin enhancement
  • Animation and sound effects
  • Interactive fan experiences
  • Collectible pin updates
  • Fandom-focused content
Features
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Pinfinity creates patented augmented reality-enhanced collectible pins that bring your favorite fandoms to life with animation, sound, interactive experiences and more. Head over to www.pins.ar or some of your favorite stores to get your hands on our pins. As new features become available some pins with update giving you a new experience to enjoy.

About

Spells 5e

Easily manage and track your spells and spell slots for tabletop role-playing games. Create custom spells, manage your spellbook, and track concentration without flipping through pages. Supports various classes and subclasses.

Highlights
  • Spell slot tracking
  • Custom spell creation
  • Character profiles
  • Sourcebook selection
  • Concentration tracking
  • Spellbook management
Features
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This spell tracker for 5e allows you to easily find and track your spell-casters spells and spell-slots. No more endless page flipping, everything you need in one place. Copy your spell-casters info, manage prepared spells, track concentration and even design custom spells to use in your games (with your Dungeon Master’s approval). This tool features: • Create a character profile with your own portrait. • Select the sourcebooks your game uses (including 2014 & 2024 Player’s Handbooks). • Track spell-slots and active concentration. • Manage your spellbook, daily prepared spells, or learned spells depending on your class • Reset your spell-slots by resting or manually adjusting. • Create custom or modify existing spells. • Cast your spells with fabulous effect. • Browse every spell from all 5e published sourcebooks. • Also works for non-spellcaster subclasses such as Arcane Trickster rogues or Eldritch Knight fighters. • No in-app dice rolling to keep you engaged with your game. • No ads. In-App purchase
All features in this app are free to use and available to everyone. 
A one-time purchase of €3,99 unlocks unlimited characters and unlimited custom spells. Characters are by default limited to 1, custom spells at 3. These costs support further development and hosting. 

 DISCLAIMER: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by or partnered with Wizards of the Coast.

Screenshots

Pinfinity3 screens
Spells 5e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spells 5e at 100% against Pinfinity's 18%. Spells 5e also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 18 months). Pinfinity's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (80 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Spells 5e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pinfinity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spells 5e holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinfinity has 80 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Pinfinity's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spells 5e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinfinity ships an update every 18 months, Spells 5e every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pinfinity versus Spells 5e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinfinitySpells 5e
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (80 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings80 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB17 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPinfinity LLCJelle Hoogenberg

Customer experience

Pinfinity

All ratings55 ratings
Positive32.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.0%

Spells 5e

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pinfinity

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App doesn't detect certain pins
  • App only works 1% of the time
  • App doesn't respond to pins
  • App doesn't work for MTG pin
  • App doesn't work on Android/iOS
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  • App doesn't work on new iPhones
  • App doesn't work on iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • App doesn't work on iPhone 14/15/16
  • App doesn't switch to close-up camera
  • App launches and immediately crashes
  • App shows a black screen
  • AR functionality deleted for specific pins
  • AR doesn't work
  • App is partial to iPhones

Requested features

9 requests
  • Provide API for custom apps
  • Update app for new iPhones
  • Fix camera switching issues
  • Add settings for interface sounds
  • Enable haptic feedback
Show 4 more
  • Log collection in app
  • Allow in-app purchases
  • More thought-out animations for newer pins
  • Allow setting HD images as wallpaper

Spells 5e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pinfinity

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spells 5e

One-time1
  • One time purchase$3.99

Questions

Is Pinfinity free?
Pinfinity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spells 5e free?
Spells 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pinfinity or Spells 5e?
Spells 5e is rated higher. Pinfinity averages 2.1 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Spells 5e averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pinfinity or Spells 5e have ads?
Neither Pinfinity nor Spells 5e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinfinity or Spells 5e?
Pinfinity ships an update every 18 months, and Spells 5e every 4 days. Most recently, Pinfinity was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spells 5e on October 30, 2026.

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