Comparison

Construct for 5e vs Tome | 5.5 Spells

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

Tome | 5.5 Spells

Features
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Tome is a fast, beautiful spellbook and character companion for the 2024 edition of the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying game. Browse every spell by level, read the full rules on a frosted card laid over original artwork, and search instantly. Build a spellcaster and Tome computes your Spell Save DC and spell attack modifier for you. No math at the table! THE SPELLBOOK • Every spell, grouped by level, with full descriptions and "At Higher Levels" • Instant search and powerful filters (class, school, components, and more) • A unique illustration for every spell • Mark favorites for quick access YOUR CHARACTER • Pick class, level and ability scores (your Save DC and attack bonus update live!) • See your prepared spells, spell slots, and the spells your class can choose from • Prepared-spell limits that follow the official class rules PLAY MODE (Premium) • A clean dashboard out of combat: abilities, saves, skills and your reference numbers • In the fight: track HP, temporary HP, death saves, initiative, spell slots and concentration • Reorder the screen however you like HOMEBREW (Premium) • Create your own spells, subclasses and backgrounds and use them everywhere alongside the official content GO PRO Tome is free to browse spells and build one character. Tome Pro unlocks multiple characters, Play Mode, and Homebrew. ABOUT THE CONTENT Tome includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2 ("SRD 5.2") by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Dungeons & Dragons and D&D are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast. This app is an unofficial, fan-made reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Tome Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spelltome.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Construct for 5e4 screens
Tome | 5.5 Spells4 screens

Verdict

The call

Construct for 5e and Tome | 5.5 Spells are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Tome | 5.5 Spells sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, Tome | 5.5 Spells fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Construct for 5e versus Tome | 5.5 Spells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruct for 5eTome | 5.5 Spells
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB78 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThomas VisserPietro Donelli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Construct for 5e

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
2 purchases

Tome | 5.5 Spells

Subscriptions2
  • Tome Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tome Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Construct for 5e free?
Construct for 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tome | 5.5 Spells free?
Tome | 5.5 Spells is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Construct for 5e or Tome | 5.5 Spells have ads?
Neither Construct for 5e nor Tome | 5.5 Spells shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construct for 5e or Tome | 5.5 Spells?
Construct for 5e ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tome | 5.5 Spells fortnightly. Most recently, Construct for 5e was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tome | 5.5 Spells on October 5, 2026.

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