Comparison

Pathfinder 2e Spell List vs Character Craft 5.5e

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

Head to head
About

Pathfinder 2e Spell List

Quickly find Pathfinder 2nd Edition spells with powerful search and filtering options. Create and customize spellbooks for your characters to easily access their known spells. Supports official spells from the Core Rulebook.

Highlights
  • Quick spell search
  • Class, subclass, level, school, action filters
  • Customizable character spellbooks
  • Official Core Rulebook spells
  • Spellbook customization (name, race, class, color)
Features
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Find quickly and free the spell of the Second edition of the fantasy game Pathfinder! Stop browse the book for hours and slow down each session, open the app, type the name of the spell and within seconds you'll have all the details. You can also use the comfortable filters to help in your search, you can filter for: -Classes -Subclasses -Level of spell -School of spell -Action You can combine filters to achieve the desired result. In addition to the list and search, you can create a spellbook for each of your character, so you can quickly pick up the spells used. Each spellbook can be customized by name, race, class, subclass and color. The app contains the official spells of the Pathfinder 2nd edition from Core Rulebook. The app requires an internet connection at the first start. The app will present one in-app purchase: -unlock the ability to create infinite spellbooks. Support the development of this app! If you have any suggestions for improving the app, please contact us at turn.appsolution@gmail.com Thank you for downloading our app

About

Character Craft 5.5e

This app simplifies RPG character creation and management with a multi-language interface. It offers features like import/export, an initiative tracker, and a dice roller to enhance gameplay. Designed for ease of use, it helps organize character details and homebrew content.

Highlights
  • Multi-language character creation
  • Comprehensive character management
  • JSON/XML import and export
  • Integrated initiative tracker
  • Built-in dice roller
  • Customizable organization
Features
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Introducing Character Craft 5.5e, the ultimate solution for RPG players seeking a modern and efficient tool for character creation and management.​ Key Features: Intuitive Multi-Language Interface: Enjoy a guided, step-by-step character creation process available in multiple languages.​ Comprehensive Character Management: Easily organize and access all your character information.​ Simple Import and Export: Share your characters and homebrew content with friends via JSON or XML files.​ Clear JSON File Structure: Ideal for content creators looking to customize and expand their libraries.​ Integrated Initiative Tracker: Quickly add characters and monsters to streamline gameplay during crucial moments.​ Built-in Dice Roller: Automate attack rolls, saving time and reducing manual calculations.​ Customizable Organization: Rearrange feats and equipment with a simple swipe, prioritizing what's most important to you.​ While this is the initial release and some bugs may be present, your support is essential for us to continually improve the app until we reach version 1.0. Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we hope Character Craft 5.5e enhances your RPG adventures. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pathfinder 2e Spell List4 screens
Character Craft 5.5e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Character Craft 5.5e at 4.3 against Pathfinder 2e Spell List's 3.7. Character Craft 5.5e also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Pathfinder 2e Spell List's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 12) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pathfinder 2e Spell List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Character Craft 5.5e sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Character Craft 5.5e holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Pathfinder 2e Spell List's written reviews are positive against 63% of Character Craft 5.5e's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathfinder 2e Spell List ships an update every 3 weeks, Character Craft 5.5e weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pathfinder 2e Spell List versus Character Craft 5.5e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathfinder 2e Spell ListCharacter Craft 5.5e
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings)4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB127 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperIlario Del sorboRENAN MACEDO GONCALVES DE S0UZA

Customer experience

Pathfinder 2e Spell List

All ratings43 ratings
Positive62.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Character Craft 5.5e

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Pathfinder 2e Spell List

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • In-app purchase stuck on buffering
  • Cantrip filter not working
  • Druid spell learning clunky
  • Spell 'Fiery Body' listed as 'Fiery Boy'

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update with new spells and classes
  • Include Remaster version spells
  • Add spells from expansion books
  • In-app purchase for new content
  • Add language option (Portuguese)
Show 5 more
  • Add dark mode/night mode
  • Add iPad and landscape support
  • Add option to write own spells
  • Add bulk select option for spells
  • Add support for more Pathfinder 2e content (feats, abilities)

Character Craft 5.5e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pathfinder 2e Spell List

One-time1
  • Unlock Infinite Characters$0.99
2 purchases

Character Craft 5.5e

Subscriptions1
  • Online Combat Tracker$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlimited Characters$4.99

Questions

Is Pathfinder 2e Spell List free?
Pathfinder 2e Spell List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Character Craft 5.5e free?
Character Craft 5.5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pathfinder 2e Spell List or Character Craft 5.5e?
Character Craft 5.5e is rated higher. Pathfinder 2e Spell List averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Character Craft 5.5e averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Pathfinder 2e Spell List or Character Craft 5.5e have ads?
Neither Pathfinder 2e Spell List nor Character Craft 5.5e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pathfinder 2e Spell List or Character Craft 5.5e?
Pathfinder 2e Spell List ships an update every 3 weeks, and Character Craft 5.5e weekly. Most recently, Pathfinder 2e Spell List was updated on November 3, 2026 and Character Craft 5.5e on October 30, 2026.

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