# SpellbookMaster vs Giant Toad

The clearest difference is rating: SpellbookMaster at 4.2 against Giant Toad's 3.5. SpellbookMaster also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (60% vs 48%). Giant Toad's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (36 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Giant Toad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. SpellbookMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpellbookMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Giant Toad has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SpellbookMaster's written reviews are positive against 48% of Giant Toad's.

SpellbookMaster ships an update every 7 months, Giant Toad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpellbookMaster | Giant Toad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbookmaster/id299531182/reviews)** | [3.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-toad-character-sheet/id1086159148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petteri Kamppuri](https://appshunter.io/developer/299531185) | [Steven Shockley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086159147) |

## What reviewers say

### SpellbookMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbookmaster/id299531182)

This app provides quick access to Dungeons & Dragons v3.5 and Pathfinder RPG spells. Easily browse, search, and import spells from reference sites or text files. Share spellbooks across devices and edit them on a Mac.

**Highlights:** Fast spell lookup, Browse by name, level, domain, class, Search by any term, Import d20 System Reference spells, Import Pathfinder reference spells, Import custom spells from text files, Share spellbooks across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice interface
- 📚 Complete spell list
- 💰 No add-ons needed
- ⏳ Time saver
- 🖱️ Smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mac app no longer works
- 💰 Expensive ($8)
- 🤷 Limited spell downloads (basic SRD)
- 🐛 Default references don't download
- 🐛 Pathfinder Spellbook not updating

**Reported bugs**

- Mac app no longer works on newest MacOS
- Default references don't download correctly
- Pathfinder Spellbook not updating
- Spell names listed as website URLs
- Tables in spell descriptions not formatted correctly

**Requested features**

- Create new Mac version
- Better filter system (level, class, school simultaneously)
- Keep track of prepared/used spells
- Mark used spells
- Ability to create multiple spellbooks


### Giant Toad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-toad-character-sheet/id1086159148)

This app is a comprehensive companion for tabletop role-playing games, consolidating character sheets, campaign management, and essential tools into one platform. It supports popular systems like D&D and Pathfinder, allowing for deep customization of characters and game elements.

**Highlights:** Unlimited spells, items, and resources, Customizable character sheets, Formula creation for attributes, Profession and experience tracking, Up to 8 characters per game system, Campaign management tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Campaign Tools | $9.99 | per year |
| Chen's Shop | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpellbookMaster free?

SpellbookMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Giant Toad free?

Giant Toad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpellbookMaster or Giant Toad?

SpellbookMaster is rated higher. SpellbookMaster averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Giant Toad averages 3.5 from 36 ratings.

### Do SpellbookMaster or Giant Toad have ads?

Neither SpellbookMaster nor Giant Toad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpellbookMaster or Giant Toad?

SpellbookMaster ships an update every 7 months, and Giant Toad monthly. Most recently, SpellbookMaster was updated on October 8, 2026 and Giant Toad on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*