Comparison

Construct for 5e vs Caster 5e

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

Head to head
About

Construct for 5e

This app assists Dungeon Masters in running Dungeons & Dragons sessions by helping them build and track encounters, including initiative, monster HP, and conditions. It offers a clean interface to manage session details, allowing DMs to focus on the story and players. All monsters and spells from the SRD 5.1 are included.

Highlights
  • Build and track encounters
  • Manage initiative
  • Track monster HP and conditions
  • Includes SRD 5.1 monsters and spells
  • Open source development
Features
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Construct is the easy to use companion app for Dungeon Masters of D&D, the greatest table top role playing game. It helps you build & track encounters including initiative, monster hp, conditions and more.  With its clean design, Construct is the perfect DM side-kick during sessions. Let it track encounter details, so you can keep your eyes on the players and your mind on the story. Construct comes with all monsters and spells from the SRD 5.1, licensed under the Open Gaming License. Construct is open source. Follow along with the development at https://github.com/Thomvis/Construct.

About

Caster 5e

Features
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Caster 5e is a fast, focused spell reference for fifth edition tabletop roleplaying games. All 339 spells, updated for the 2024 rules, are built in, so the full text is always there, even offline. No account, no ads. FIND THE RIGHT SPELL • Search by name as you type • Filter by level, from cantrips to 9th level • Filter by class: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard • Filter by school of magic, ritual, concentration, and verbal, somatic, or material components • Tap a filter to toggle it, or long press to show only that option. A badge shows how many filters are on. READ IT AT A GLANCE Each spell card shows casting time, range, duration, components, and classes as clear icons above the full description, material components, and higher-level effects. SHARE IT WITH THE TABLE Tap the QR code button on any spell card. Other players scan it with their camera and the card opens instantly in the Caster App Clip, with no download needed. You can also send the link in Messages. MAKE IT YOURS • Standard: clean iOS colors in light, dark, or automatic by time of day • Fantasy: ink on parchment, or candlelit leather in dark mode • Original: Caster's classic blue SIX LANGUAGES Use Caster in English, Português (Brasil), Português (Portugal), Español, Français, or Deutsch, spell text included. Switch languages in Settings without changing your device's language. BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN On iPad and the unfolded iPhone Duo, the spell list stays beside the open spell card. Half open, the Duo splits the list and the card at the fold.

Screenshots

Construct for 5e4 screens
Caster 5e3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caster 5e at none against Construct for 5e's 3. Construct for 5e's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 36 months) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.6). 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. Construct for 5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Caster 5e asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Caster 5e every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Construct for 5e versus Caster 5e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruct for 5eCaster 5e
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 36 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB4 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperThomas VisserEric Freitas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Construct for 5e

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Caster 5e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construct for 5e free?
Construct for 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caster 5e free?
Caster 5e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Construct for 5e or Caster 5e have ads?
Neither Construct for 5e nor Caster 5e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construct for 5e or Caster 5e?
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caster 5e every 36 months. Most recently, Construct for 5e was updated on September 22, 2026 and Caster 5e on October 13, 2026.

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