Comparison

ThingMaker T5 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

ThingMaker T5

Features
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ThingMaker lets you create and store a collection of items, devices, or things using the design sequence found in the Traveller5™ roleplaying game Core Rules.

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

ThingMaker T53 screens
Instant Armory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThingMaker T5 at none against Instant Armory's 7. ThingMaker T5 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Instant Armory sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. ThingMaker T5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThingMaker T5 versus Instant Armory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingMaker T5Instant Armory
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (267 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—267 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB151 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArt GorskiTrapStreet Studios

Bugs and requests

ThingMaker T5

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

ThingMaker T5

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 ThingMaker T5 free?
ThingMaker T5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instant Armory free?
Instant Armory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ThingMaker T5 or Instant Armory have ads?
Neither ThingMaker T5 nor Instant Armory shows ads.

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