Comparison

Terrepin vs Caster 5e

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

Head to head
About

Terrepin

Create and manage custom maps with multiple pins, notes, and georeferenced image overlays. Organize locations into separate collections and share them easily. Integrates with Siri Shortcuts for advanced automation.

Highlights
  • Multiple pin customization
  • Separate map collections
  • Share locations from Maps app
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Georeferenced image overlay
  • List view for pins
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Have you ever wanted to mark more than one location at a time on a map? Ever wanted to customize the markers or store extra info with them? Keep multiple separate collections of pins on a map? You can do all that and more with Terrepin. Terrepin lets you create maps of whatever you want. You can even share marked locations from the Maps app directly into a Terrepin map! You can view all your pins on a map or in a handy list view that lets you see them all at once. With Siri Shortcuts support, you can use Terrepin maps in your shortcuts, opening up a whole world of new possibilities. You can overlay georeferenced images (GeoTIFF format is suggested) on top of the default map data, allowing you to import a wide variety of map imagery for use in Terrepin. You can also crop the images you import to the size you want. Ideal for: - Outdoor activities - mark hiking trails, fishing spots, etc - Marking points of interest - interesting buildings, signs, etc - Planning a trip - Keeping track of more than one location at a time - Viewing georeferenced images - topographic maps, etc - Much more!

About

Caster 5e

Features
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Caster 5e is a fast, focused spell reference for fifth edition tabletop roleplaying games. All 339 spells, updated for the 2024 rules, are built in, so the full text is always there, even offline. No account, no ads. FIND THE RIGHT SPELL • Search by name as you type • Filter by level, from cantrips to 9th level • Filter by class: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard • Filter by school of magic, ritual, concentration, and verbal, somatic, or material components • Tap a filter to toggle it, or long press to show only that option. A badge shows how many filters are on. READ IT AT A GLANCE Each spell card shows casting time, range, duration, components, and classes as clear icons above the full description, material components, and higher-level effects. SHARE IT WITH THE TABLE Tap the QR code button on any spell card. Other players scan it with their camera and the card opens instantly in the Caster App Clip, with no download needed. You can also send the link in Messages. MAKE IT YOURS • Standard: clean iOS colors in light, dark, or automatic by time of day • Fantasy: ink on parchment, or candlelit leather in dark mode • Original: Caster's classic blue SIX LANGUAGES Use Caster in English, Português (Brasil), Português (Portugal), Español, Français, or Deutsch, spell text included. Switch languages in Settings without changing your device's language. BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN On iPad and the unfolded iPhone Duo, the spell list stays beside the open spell card. Half open, the Duo splits the list and the card at the fold.

Screenshots

Terrepin4 screens
Caster 5e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Terrepin at every 8 months against Caster 5e's every 36 months. Terrepin also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terrepin ships an update every 8 months, Caster 5e every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Terrepin versus Caster 5e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerrepinCaster 5e
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 36 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNathan ReedEric Freitas

In-app purchases

None

Terrepin

No in-app purchases

None

Caster 5e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terrepin free?
Terrepin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caster 5e free?
Caster 5e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terrepin or Caster 5e have ads?
Neither Terrepin nor Caster 5e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terrepin or Caster 5e?
Terrepin ships an update every 8 months, and Caster 5e every 36 months. Most recently, Terrepin was updated on November 1, 2026 and Caster 5e on November 3, 2026.

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