Comparison

The Spirit's Book (Kardec) vs Black Magic Spell

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

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About

The Spirit's Book (Kardec)

Explore a foundational text of Spiritism, originally published in 1857. This application provides the complete book, allowing users to record audio and text notes, search keywords, and manage favorite chapters. It's designed for offline use with a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Complete Spiritist text
  • Audio and text note recording
  • Keyword search functionality
  • Chapter favoriting
  • Adjustable font size
  • Offline access
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Spreading the Spirit ... The Spirits' Book (Le Livre des Esprits in original French) is part of the Spiritist Codification, and is regarded as one of the five fundamental works of Spiritism. It was published by the French educator Allan Kardec on April 18, 1857. It was the first and remains the most important spiritist book, because it addresses in first hand all questions developed subsequently by Allan Kardec. The book is structured as a collection of questions regarding the origin of the spirits, the purpose of the life, the order of the universe, evil and good and the afterlife. Its answers, according to Kardec, were given to him by a group of spirits who identified themselves as "The Spirit of Truth", whom with he communicated with in several Spiritist sessions during the 1850s. Kardec, who considered himself an "organizer" rather than an author, grouped the questions and their answers by theme, occasionally including lengthier digressions the spirits had dictated to him on specific subjects, some signed by philosophers such as Augustine of Hippo and Thomas of Aquino and writers including Voltaire. This application is considered not only a book but an environmental study of Spiritualism. Application roles: - Use the microphone to record notes about the studies; - Send email with the chapters; - Add chapters to your favorites; - Adds text notes; - Add audio notes; - Search by keywords; - Controls the font size; - Nice interface; - Easy to use and locate chapters; - No internet;

About

Black Magic Spell

Explore a digital grimoire filled with over 200 spells, rituals, and magical practices from diverse traditions. This app offers step-by-step guidance, daily inspiration, and organized content for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Discover new magical insights and carry your spellbook wherever you go.

Highlights
  • 200+ spells and rituals
  • Content added daily
  • Organized by category
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Diverse magical traditions
  • Daily inspiration
Features
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Black Magic – The Online Book of Shadows Discover the mysteries of the unseen world with Black Magic, your digital Book of Shadows. This app is a carefully crafted grimoire that gathers spells, rituals, and magical practices from a wide variety of traditions. Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner, this spellbook is designed to guide, inspire, and empower your journey into the mystical arts. What is Inside? • A Growing Grimoire: Explore 200+ spells and rituals, with new content added daily so your library is always expanding. • Organized by Category: Love spells, protection rituals, prosperity magic, elemental workings, necromantic traditions, and more — everything is neatly arranged so you can find the right spell at the right time. • Step-by-Step Guidance: Each spell includes details on ingredients, intentions, and ritual structure to help you understand not just the how, but also the why behind the practice. • Traditions and Sources: Content is inspired by Wicca, folklore, historical grimoires, necromancy texts, and dark magic traditions. This diverse blend makes the app a unique resource for anyone interested in magical practices. • Daily Inspiration: Open the app to discover a new spell, practice, or bit of wisdom every day. Why Black Magic? • Carry a complete spellbook in your pocket wherever you go. • Learn about different forms of magic and the tools often used in rituals. • Find inspiration for your own magical path and spiritual growth. • Ideal for both personal practice and those simply curious about mystical traditions. Disclaimer The material in this app is presented for educational, entertainment, and cultural reference purposes only. Magic and spiritual practices are deeply personal, symbolic, and often metaphorical in nature. This app does not guarantee any outcomes or results. Please enjoy the content responsibly.

Screenshots

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Black Magic Spell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black Magic Spell at 62% against The Spirit's Book (Kardec)'s 0%. Black Magic Spell also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (46 vs 3). The Spirit's Book (Kardec)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Black Magic Spell is free to download; The Spirit's Book (Kardec) costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Spirit's Book (Kardec) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Magic Spell has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of The Spirit's Book (Kardec)'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Black Magic Spell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Spirit's Book (Kardec) ships an update every 4 months, Black Magic Spell every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Spirit's Book (Kardec) versus Black Magic Spell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Spirit's Book (Kardec)Black Magic Spell
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings346 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperF&E System AppsMasum Islam

Customer experience

The Spirit's Book (Kardec)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Black Magic Spell

All ratings44 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative34.6%

In-app purchases

None

The Spirit's Book (Kardec)

No in-app purchases

None

Black Magic Spell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Spirit's Book (Kardec) free?
The Spirit's Book (Kardec) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Black Magic Spell free?
Black Magic Spell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Spirit's Book (Kardec) or Black Magic Spell?
The Spirit's Book (Kardec) is rated higher. The Spirit's Book (Kardec) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Black Magic Spell averages 4.0 from 46 ratings.
Do The Spirit's Book (Kardec) or Black Magic Spell have ads?
Neither The Spirit's Book (Kardec) nor Black Magic Spell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Spirit's Book (Kardec) or Black Magic Spell?
The Spirit's Book (Kardec) ships an update every 4 months, and Black Magic Spell every 8 months. Most recently, The Spirit's Book (Kardec) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Black Magic Spell on November 3, 2026.

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