Comparison

Spellbook 5e vs Grimoire

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

Head to head
About

Spellbook 5e

Manage your Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition spells and characters offline. Search, filter, and organize spells into custom spellbooks with notes and reminders. Track spell slots and character stats for seamless gameplay.

Highlights
  • Offline spell browsing and searching
  • Customizable spellbooks with notes
  • Spell slot tracking
  • Multiple character support
  • Support for 2014 and 2024 editions
  • Import custom spell packs
  • iCloud sync for characters and spellbooks
Features
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Spellbook 5e is a fast, offline spell manager for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Browse spells, build personalized spellbooks, and track everything at the table — no internet required. BROWSE & SEARCH SPELLS • 319 spells from the 2014 edition and 339 spells from the 2024 edition • Search by name or description text • Filter by level, class, subclass, school, casting time, ritual, and concentration • Sort by level or name • One-tap filter by your character's class and subclass SPELLBOOKS • Organize spells into custom sections • Add notes with custom icons for potions, abilities, and reminders • Track consumables with built-in counters • Undo and redo any change • Bookmark spells from search to add them instantly SPELL SLOTS • Track remaining spell slots per level • Quick +/- controls at the table • Reset all slots with one tap after a long rest CHARACTERS • Create multiple characters with class, subclass, and edition • Set spell attack modifier and save DC — displayed in your spellbook • Switch characters to instantly change your spellbook and edition TWO EDITIONS • Full support for D&D 5e 2014 and 2024 rulesets • Each character is tied to its own edition • Switching characters switches the spell database automatically CUSTOM SPELL PACKS • Import additional spells from JSON files • Great for homebrew content and third-party supplements iCLOUD SYNC • Sync characters and spellbooks across your iPhone and iPad • Automatic backups before each sync • Restore from any snapshot if something goes wrong DESIGNED FOR THE TABLE • Works fully offline — no account, no internet needed • Fast search and filters for quick lookups mid-game • iPhone and iPad layouts optimized for each screen size • English and Russian interface with localized spell content The app includes spells from the D&D 5th Edition Systems Reference Document (SRD), provided under the Creative Commons license by Wizards of the Coast. You can add any missing spells by importing custom spell packs.

About

Grimoire

This app serves as a digital spellbook for tabletop RPG players, offering offline access to a comprehensive spell list. It allows users to prepare spells, track spell slots, and create custom homebrew spells for multiple characters.

Highlights
  • Offline spell browsing and filtering
  • Spell preparation and slot tracking
  • Custom homebrew spell creation
  • Multiple character support
  • 2024 and 2014 spell editions
  • Session companion tools
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

Spellbook 5e4 screens
Grimoire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spellbook 5e at 18.0 against Grimoire's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spellbook 5e against 5.0 for Grimoire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Spellbook 5e versus Grimoire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellbook 5eGrimoire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei KuchinIvan Gorstkin

In-app purchases

None

Spellbook 5e

No in-app purchases

None

Grimoire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spellbook 5e free?
Spellbook 5e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimoire free?
Grimoire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spellbook 5e or Grimoire?
Spellbook 5e and Grimoire are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Spellbook 5e or Grimoire have ads?
Neither Spellbook 5e nor Grimoire shows ads.

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