# PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet vs Instant Armory

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet at 3.2K against Instant Armory's 267. PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Instant Armory's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Instant Armory sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet against 4.7 for Instant Armory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet has 3.2K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet's written reviews are positive against 85% of Instant Armory's.

PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet ships an update weekly, Instant Armory fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet | Instant Armory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismscroll-5e-character-sheet/id1364209163/reviews) | **[4.7 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-armory/id6448971386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 267 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Harmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200962193) | [TrapStreet Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457518363) |

## What reviewers say

### PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismscroll-5e-character-sheet/id1364209163)

This app simplifies Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition character creation and management. It offers a step-by-step process for building characters, tracking spells and equipment, and even creating custom content. Enjoy a clean, mobile-friendly interface with features like automatic calculations and a digital dice roller.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step character creation, Automatic calculation, Spell and equipment tracking, Custom content creator, Digital dice roller, Journal entries, PDF generation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Copper Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Electrum Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| (1) Monster Hunt Session | $4.99 | one-time |
| PrismScroll Pro Pass Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Character Slot 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| PrismScroll Pro Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| (3) Monster Hunt Sessions | $14.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| (10) Monster Hunt Sessions | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent character creation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable content
- 🚀 Streamlined character management
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing content from official sources
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with certain features
- 💡 Limited character slots in free version
- 🐛 Inconsistent calculations and data entry
- 💡 Lack of spell sheet integration

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect racial trait calculations
- Character creation progress loss on orientation change
- Inability to delete or edit certain entries
- Spell and equipment lists not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more official races, classes, and subclasses
- Improve custom content creation and integration
- Implement character sheet sharing and syncing
- Add more detailed spell and ability tracking
- Enhance UI scaling and responsiveness


### Instant Armory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-armory/id6448971386)

Create custom arms, armor, and equipment for fantasy tabletop RPGs with a vast library of hand-drawn art. Record descriptions and stats, then roll dice within the app or print physical cards for your games.

**Highlights:** Design custom fantasy equipment, Extensive hand-drawn art library, Record descriptions and stats, In-app dice rolling, Printable equipment cards

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 COIN | $0.49 | one-time |
| 5 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 COINS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gift Unlock Content | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gift Unlock Everything | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Content | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great for designing items
- 🖌️ Amazing artwork and design
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful for DMs
- 🚀 Saves time for DMs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much paywall/DLC
- 💰 Limited free content
- 🪙 Difficult to get coins
- 🔓 Many features locked
- 🛒 High DLC pricing perception

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashing
- Cannot purchase items on cellular data
- Unlock all features bug (resolved)

**Requested features**

- More shields with varied options
- Add crossbows
- Design bard instruments
- More armor variants
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet free?

PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Instant Armory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet or Instant Armory?

Instant Armory is rated higher. PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Instant Armory averages 4.7 from 267 ratings.

### Do PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet or Instant Armory have ads?

Neither PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet nor Instant Armory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet or Instant Armory?

PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet ships an update weekly, and Instant Armory fortnightly. Most recently, PrismScroll 5e Character Sheet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Instant Armory on October 27, 2026.

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