info About this app

A simple application that displays valid Catan layouts.

Main features
• Balance - control whether all resources have equal chance of being rolled
• Distribution - control whether resources or numbers can be next to another of the same type
• Board size - standard size or 6-player expanded edition
• Port control - control whether resources will spawn next to a port for that resource

Anticipated features
• Orientation - support for landscape mode
• Port order - support for custom port locations

This app does not allow you to play a game of Catan; it just helps set up the board fairly. Settlers of Catan is property of Mayfair Games.

Relies on the JaCoP library by Krzysztof Kuchcinski and Radoslaw Szymanek
Licenced under GNU Affero with additional terms as listed in the link
https://osolpro.atlassian.net/wiki/display/JACOP/JaCoP+Licence

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rate_review Editor's Take

LogicAPK editorial

Catan Board Maker sits at 4.4 stars across 8 ratings on Google Play, and is still building an audience.

A rating in this range tells us the core loop works for most players; the usual friction points are cosmetic or balance-tweak territory rather than anything fundamentally broken.

frootbirb is the publisher behind this release; we'd suggest taking a quick look at their other titles on Google Play if the style clicks with you. The last visible update lands 2018-07-21, which is a small but useful signal that the team is still shipping fixes rather than treating the app as abandoned.

groups Who This App Is For

A quick read on the audiences this app tends to click with, based on its category, content rating and track record on Google Play.

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Family-friendly playersContent is rated Everyone, so it's a safe pick for shared devices.
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Power usersBuilt for people who want a focused utility, not a feed.
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Free-tier explorersFree on Google Play, so you can trial the loop before deciding if it earns space on your home screen.

fact_check At a Glance

Editor notes

thumb_up What stands out

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Consistent high ratingsA 4.4-star average across 8 ratings is a strong quality signal.
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Free to try on Google PlayNo upfront cost, so you can confirm the loop clicks before committing time or in-app purchases.
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Actively maintainedLast visible update 2018-07-21, suggesting the team is still shipping fixes.
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Known publisherPublished by frootbirb — worth checking their catalogue for similar titles.

info Things to know

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Smaller user baseNiche community means fewer community guides — great for discovery, slower for help with edge cases.
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In-app purchases may applyFree-to-play economics are common in this category — open the Google Play listing to confirm the monetization model before committing.
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Check device compatibilityOlder devices or restricted regions sometimes filter out specific Google Play listings. Confirm on the official page before setting aside time.

auto_awesome Key Features

check_circle• Balance - control whether all resources have equal chance of being rolled
check_circle• Distribution - control whether resources or numbers can be next to another of the same type
check_circle• Board size - standard size or 6-player expanded edition
check_circle• Port control - control whether resources will spawn next to a port for that resource
check_circle• Orientation - support for landscape mode
check_circle• Port order - support for custom port locations