Comparison

5e Dnd Spell List vs Grimoire

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

Head to head
About

5e Dnd Spell List

Manage your character's spells for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Track known, prepared, and cast spells, with automatic updates for 2024 spells. The app handles complex spellcasting rules and calculations, including restoring spell slots after rests.

Highlights
  • Organize character spells
  • Track known, prepared, and cast spells
  • Automatic spell slot restoration
  • Supports special class features
  • Favorite spells list
  • Quick search by class, level, school
Features
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Organize your character's spells and keep track of what spells are known, what's prepared, and the spells you've cast, now updated with 2024 Spells. Stay aligned with 5e rules of spellcasting and let the app do the cumbersome calculations. Automatically adds spells from special class features like Druid Circles, Cleric Domains, Paladin Oaths, Warlock Patron, etc. Let your character take a stress-free nap (or a Long Rest) and the app will help you restore spell slots for you for features such as Arcane Recovery or Pact Magic. Keep a list of Favourites handy for instant access or use the Quick Search feature to browse and discover spells based on class, level, school, and more.

About

Grimoire

This app serves as a digital spellbook for tabletop RPG players. It allows you to browse, prepare, and track spells and spell slots for multiple characters. You can also create custom homebrew spells, all available offline without an account.

Highlights
  • Browse and filter SRD spells
  • Prepare spells for sessions
  • Track spell slots
  • Create homebrew spells
  • Manage multiple characters
  • Fully offline functionality
Features
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Your personal spellbook, always in your pocket. Grimoire: 5e is a spell reference and session companion for tabletop RPG players. Browse the full SRD spell list, prepare your spells for the day, track your spell slots, and craft custom homebrew spells — all offline, no account required. Browse & Filter Find any spell in a flash. Search by name, filter by class, level and more. Every spell detail is one tap away - school, components, casting time, range, duration, and full description. Spells are available in both 2024 and 2014 editions. Prepare for Your Session Plan ahead and organize your spells for the day. Adjust your list on the fly and clear it when the session ends. Track Spell Slots Manage spell slots. Tap to expend a slot, tap to recover. Use the Long Rest button to recover all slots. Homebrew Spells Design custom spells with the same structure as official ones. Your creations integrate seamlessly with the full spell list. Manage Multiple Characters Create a separate character for each campaign, with independent spell slots and prepared spells. Switch between characters and keep every spellbook ready for play. Fully Offline No internet connection, no account, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. Grimoire 5e is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Wizards of the Coast or Dungeons & Dragons.

Screenshots

5e Dnd Spell List4 screens
Grimoire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grimoire at 5.0 against 5e Dnd Spell List's 4.0. Grimoire also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 5e Dnd Spell List's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. 5e Dnd Spell List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grimoire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grimoire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5e Dnd Spell List has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5e Dnd Spell List ships an update every 5 days, Grimoire every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
5e Dnd Spell List versus Grimoire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5e Dnd Spell ListGrimoire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel de EzcurraIvan Gorstkin

Customer experience

5e Dnd Spell List

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Grimoire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5e Dnd Spell List

One-time1
  • 5e Spell List Premium$9.99
None

Grimoire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5e Dnd Spell List free?
5e Dnd Spell List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grimoire free?
Grimoire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 5e Dnd Spell List or Grimoire?
Grimoire is rated higher. 5e Dnd Spell List averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Grimoire averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 5e Dnd Spell List or Grimoire have ads?
5e Dnd Spell List shows ads; Grimoire does not.
Which is updated more often, 5e Dnd Spell List or Grimoire?
5e Dnd Spell List ships an update every 5 days, and Grimoire every 8 days. Most recently, 5e Dnd Spell List was updated on November 4, 2026 and Grimoire on October 31, 2026.

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