# Mirrorscape vs Instant Armory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instant Armory at 85% against Mirrorscape's 43%. Instant Armory also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Mirrorscape's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mirrorscape sells 9 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.

Instant Armory holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 267 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Mirrorscape's written reviews are positive against 85% of Instant Armory's.

Mirrorscape ships an update every 2 weeks, Instant Armory fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirrorscape | Instant Armory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212/reviews) | **[4.7 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-armory/id6448971386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **267** |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mirrorscape Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590209214) | [TrapStreet Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457518363) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirrorscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212)

Design and enhance tabletop RPG campaigns with custom 3D maps and augmented reality features. This app offers tools for world-building, dice rolling, and importing miniatures, perfect for D&D and Pathfinder.

**Highlights:** Custom fantasy map design, Augmented reality map viewing, 3D environment creation, Built-in dice roller, Hero Forge miniature import, Fog of War and dynamic lighting, Cross-platform compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCoin 80 | $1.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 400 | $5.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 800 | $9.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 2400 | $24.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 4000 | $35.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 10,000 | $83.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 19400 | $169.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 30,900 | $269.00 | one-time |
| ARcoin 42,400 | $369.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing graphics and visuals
- 💡 Innovative AR capabilities
- 🚀 Fast and intuitive map building
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌟 Great potential for tabletop gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unusable sign-up process
- 💸 Expensive microtransactions
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to complete sign-up process
- Verification code resets during account creation
- Cannot delete account
- Buttons are unresponsive
- Infinite loading screen bug

**Requested features**

- Allow account deletion
- Improve mobile usability
- Offer subscription model instead of microtransactions
- Provide a desktop portal for layout
- Make it easier to find assets


### 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 Mirrorscape free?

Mirrorscape 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, Mirrorscape or Instant Armory?

Instant Armory is rated higher. Mirrorscape averages 4.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Instant Armory averages 4.7 from 267 ratings.

### Do Mirrorscape or Instant Armory have ads?

Mirrorscape shows ads; Instant Armory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mirrorscape or Instant Armory?

Mirrorscape ships an update every 2 weeks, and Instant Armory fortnightly. Most recently, Mirrorscape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Instant Armory on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*