Caster 5e vs MasterRPG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Caster 5e
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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 β’ Search by name as you type β’ Filter by level, from cantrips to 9th level β’ Filter by class: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard β’ Filter by school of magic, ritual, concentration, and verbal, somatic, or material components β’ 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 β’ Standard: clean iOS colors in light, dark, or automatic by time of day β’ Fantasy: ink on parchment, or candlelit leather in dark mode β’ Original: Caster's classic blue SIX LANGUAGES Use Caster in English, PortuguΓͺs (Brasil), PortuguΓͺs (Portugal), EspaΓ±ol, FranΓ§ais, 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.
MasterRPG
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With MasterRPG, you can play pen-and-paper role-playing games with your friends via SharePlay. The program is independent of the role-playing system. You can play the typical Dungeons and Dragons games such as DungeonSlayer or the German classic The Dark Eye or Midgard. But of course, you can also opt for horror like Call of Cthulhu, Cyberpunk, Shadowrun, or even Star Wars. If you don't want to play online, you can also use the program to lead the game at the table. It offers a network connection to display player content on a second device or the TV. As a game master, the app allows you to import and manage your PDFs, photos, music, and 3D models. With these, you can create your adventures, maps, and characters. Dice with rules on how values should be evaluated and tables such as loot tables complete the package. You can link to the individual contents among each other. This way, you won't lose focus during the game and can quickly look up weapon values or a spell, for example. As you reveal rooms in the dungeon, you can display monster values via a link and much more. All this is made possible by editors in each area, specially adapted yet uniform, making it easy to create all the important values for the game. Players can even perform simple calculations and place dice to make an attack roll in the game with a click. As a bonus, there's a weather module that generates rain, snow, and lightning and can even be displayed on a background image if desired. If you want to create your own 3D models, there's a step-by-step guide on how to use your iPhone or iPad with a LIDAR sensor for this purpose. But that's not all; you can use the app on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, AppleTV, and the new VisionPro. Not only are various platforms supported, but you can also extend your game screen with a second device during the game. As a game master, for example, you can present player content on an AppleTV. During a FaceTime SharePlay game, you can not only see images, maps, weather on a second device but also hear the music at your perfect volume without the typical video call volume fluctuations. Highlights on the VisionPro: Images can be transmitted as immersive images, allowing you to stand inside the pictures. You can place 3D models in the room to view repeatedly, and you can open multiple windows like on a Mac. With AppleTV, you can join a local game and use the game screen as a player extension or as an observer. You cannot start a game, and the editors are not available. With that said, have fun playing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MasterRPG at every 6 weeks against Caster 5e's every 36 months. MasterRPG also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Caster 5e ships an update every 36 months, MasterRPG every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caster 5e | MasterRPG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Eric Freitas | Andre Trettin |
In-app purchases
Caster 5e
No in-app purchases
MasterRPG
No in-app purchases
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