Comparison

Caster 5e vs Scry One

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

Head to head
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.

About

Scry One

Display artwork from random Magic: The Gathering cards directly on your homescreen. Customize the displayed art by selecting your preferred playing format. This unofficial fan content app brings your favorite game's visuals to your device.

Highlights
  • Random MTG card art display
  • Homescreen widgets
  • Format selection for artwork
  • Unofficial fan content
  • Customizable display
Features
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Simple widgets that display artwork from random Magic: The Gathering cards. Tap and hold on the random card widget to choose the playing format you want to see artwork from. Scry One is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Screenshots

Caster 5e4 screens
Scry One2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caster 5e at none against Scry One's 4. Scry One's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 36 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scry One sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Caster 5e asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caster 5e ships an update every 36 months, Scry One every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Caster 5e versus Scry One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaster 5eScry One
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.626.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB15 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperEric FreitasJohn Davis

In-app purchases

None

Caster 5e

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Scry One

One-time4
  • Common Tip$0.99
  • Uncommon Tip$1.99
  • Rare Tip$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Mythic Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Caster 5e free?
Caster 5e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scry One free?
Scry One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Caster 5e or Scry One have ads?
Neither Caster 5e nor Scry One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Caster 5e or Scry One?
Caster 5e ships an update every 36 months, and Scry One every 5 months. Most recently, Caster 5e was updated on November 7, 2026 and Scry One on November 3, 2026.

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