# SpellbookMaster vs Rollplay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpellbookMaster at none against Rollplay's 10. SpellbookMaster also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Rollplay's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rollplay sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SpellbookMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SpellbookMaster against 4.2 for Rollplay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of SpellbookMaster's written reviews are positive against 53% of Rollplay's.

SpellbookMaster ships an update every 7 months, Rollplay every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpellbookMaster | Rollplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbookmaster/id299531182/reviews) | **[4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollplay-character-sheet/id1629416212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Petteri Kamppuri](https://appshunter.io/developer/299531185) | [Daydream Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629416214) |

## 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


### Rollplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollplay-character-sheet/id1629416212)

Create and manage custom tabletop RPG characters with automated attributes, items, and effects. Design your own game systems and share them with players, receiving automatic updates.

**Highlights:** Automated character attributes, Custom races, classes, feats, and items, 3D Dice Roller, Web-based custom system creator, Automatic player updates, Icon editor

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Classic Dice Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Claim a free item | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Warrior Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Wizard Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Abilities Icons Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Dice skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Armor Icons | $6.99 | one-time |
| Player Tier | $12.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Fantasy Icons Bundle | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpellbookMaster free?

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

### Is Rollplay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpellbookMaster or Rollplay?

Rollplay is rated higher. SpellbookMaster averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Rollplay averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.

### Do SpellbookMaster or Rollplay have ads?

Neither SpellbookMaster nor Rollplay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpellbookMaster or Rollplay?

SpellbookMaster ships an update every 7 months, and Rollplay every 4 days. Most recently, SpellbookMaster was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rollplay on November 3, 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.*