Comparison

SectorMaker vs Instant Armory

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

Head to head
About

SectorMaker

This app generates star charts and world details for a specific role-playing game. It allows for the creation of subsector names, political allegiances, and trade routes, utilizing an external mapping API. Data can be imported for editing and exported for printing.

Highlights
  • Sector star chart generation
  • Subsector naming
  • World detail creation
  • Political allegiance mapping
  • Trade and communication route visualization
  • Data import and export
  • Map printing via external tool
Features
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SectorMaker is a game aid for Far Future Enterprises’ Traveller5™ role-playing game that facilitates the creation of sector star charts with subsector names, world details, political allegiances, labels, regions, borders, and trade and communication routes. Sector, subsector, and world maps are made possible by the use of Joshua Bell’s POSTER API at the Traveller Map website. Note that an internet connection is required for mapping functionality. A big thank you to Joshua for providing this great resource for Traveller fans. Data for a specific sector and era may be imported from Traveller Map for reference or editing. Data export lets you print maps using Traveller Map's Poster Maker. SectorMaker star generation and world creation features follow the rules in the Charting the Stars chapter of the Traveller5 version 5.10 Core Rules, copyright 2019 Far Future Enterprises.

About

Instant Armory

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
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Instant Armory allows you to design weapons, armor, and equipment for fantasy tabletop roleplaying games, such as Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder, using a myriad of hand-drawn art. Record a description and stats, and roll dice directly in-app or print equipment cards for use at the table.

Screenshots

Instant Armory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instant Armory at 85% against SectorMaker's 33%. Instant Armory also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). SectorMaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Instant Armory sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SectorMaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Instant Armory holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Armory has 251 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SectorMaker's written reviews are positive against 85% of Instant Armory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SectorMaker ships an update every 13 months, Instant Armory fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SectorMaker versus Instant Armory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSectorMakerInstant Armory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB151 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArt GorskiTrapStreet Studios

Customer experience

SectorMaker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Instant Armory

All ratings251 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative7.5%

Bugs and requests

SectorMaker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Instant Armory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant crashing
  • Cannot purchase items on cellular data
  • Unlock all features bug (resolved)

Requested features

13 requests
  • More shields with varied options
  • Add crossbows
  • Design bard instruments
  • More armor variants
  • More customization options
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  • More free coins/slots
  • Add more 'coming soon' weapons
  • Enchantments for free
  • More options without paying
  • Size slider for weapon pieces
  • Designated 'save' button
  • More color options
  • More weapon parts and colors

In-app purchases

None

SectorMaker

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Instant Armory

One-time7
  • 1 COIN$0.49
  • 5 COINS$1.99
  • 10 COINS$3.99
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  • Gift Unlock Content$7.99
  • Gift Unlock Everything$7.99
  • Unlock Content$9.99
  • Unlock Everything$9.99

Questions

Is SectorMaker free?
SectorMaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instant Armory free?
Instant Armory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SectorMaker or Instant Armory?
Instant Armory is rated higher. SectorMaker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Instant Armory averages 4.7 from 251 ratings.
Do SectorMaker or Instant Armory have ads?
Neither SectorMaker nor Instant Armory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SectorMaker or Instant Armory?
SectorMaker ships an update every 13 months, and Instant Armory fortnightly. Most recently, SectorMaker was updated on September 9, 2026 and Instant Armory on October 3, 2026.

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