# Maker Studio:Kids — 3D Animation & World Building

> Kids' 3D animation, world-building, drawing, and 3D printing creativity app. (iPhone/iPad app by Arjun Gupte.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-studiokids/id1519720747 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974)
- Category: Education, Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 428 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 802 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-studiokids/id1519720747/reviews.md

## What is Maker Studio?

Maker Studio is an all-in-on creativity app for kids which lets them create animations ,build worlds, draw shapes and share their creations with movies, flipbooks and 3d prints.

**ONE WEEK FREE TRIAL!!**
Create beautiful worlds and cities with simple taps, from giant windmills to craggy castles and add animals, humans and birds.
"Walk" mode lets you create a character and walk around the world ,with the ability to customize your character with different costumes and colors.

Make objects such as birds, animals, vehicles  with simple taps and print them or project them in the real world with Augmented Reality
Print mode allows parents to 3d print their kids creations in the real world

Draw funny cartoons in 2d and print them out as flipbook or export out as movie.
Use Apple Pencil or touch to make funny cartoons or beautiful animated backgrounds.

Build cute 3D characters and animate them to walk, run and dance.
Simple controls and video tutorials show step by step instructions on how to make 3D animations

Explore clay animation with our simple to use Stopmotion app.
Capture frames using the device's camera and time the frames to create your very own animated masterpiece!

Build 2D shapes with simple drag and drop with an interactive mode on creating basic geometric shapes.
Kids can learn how to visualize their creations in 2d and 3d with minimal instructions.



**How To Videos show kids step by step how to use the app to make creations.

*All the apps in Maker Studio have won awards from Purdue University, Children's Tech Review, Common Sense Media and been featured in Apple's Top Ten for Creativity with 
over 10 million downloads globally.



Key Features of Maker Studio:

• Parents get regular updates on their email showing kid's activities as screenshots 

• iCloud sync to make sure your kid's work stays safely on the cloud

• Work offline and save all creations locally on device

**Plus, members get access to our new apps and releases on a monthly basis

Updates: https://makerstudiokids.com/update.html


Highlights:

• Unlimited access to our complete collection of games and activities, all in one kid-friendly app through COPPA and GPDR compliant

• Pre-downloaded games without WiFi or internet, perfect for long roadtrips.

• Exclusive content, updated monthly

• One subscription across multiple devices

• Members get early access to all new games and releases

• Perfect for kids aged 4-9

• No ads or in-app purchases for members

• Store all work across multiple devices using iCloud sync


Subscription Details:

New users will have access to a free trial at the time of sign-up!
After your free trial, you can choose to subscribe on a Monthly or Annual basis.
Subscription allows users to access all the app features based on a Monthly (every 30 days) or Annual (every year) basis.

When you confirm your purchase, payment will be charged through your iTunes account.
Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

* If you change your mind at any point, you can cancel anytime from App Store Subscription Settings. No cancellation fee would be charged.

* Don’t want to auto-renew? Manage your account and renewal settings in your User Account Settings.

* You can use your subscription on any device registered with your Apple ID.

If you are facing any issues with the app, please reach out at support@appymonkeys.com.



Privacy Policy & Terms of Use:
We adhere to the strict guidelines set forth by COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule), which ensures the protection of your child’s information online.
Read our full privacy policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy & Terms Of Use https://appymonkeys.com/privacy_policy.html



About Appy Monkeys
Maker Studio is developed by Appy Monkeys, an award-winning company devoted to play and education.
www.appymonkeys.com

## Key features

- Create 3D worlds and cities
- Animate characters
- Draw 2D cartoons and flipbooks
- 3D print creations
- Augmented Reality projection
- Stopmotion animation
- Learn 2D/3D visualization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Maker Studio?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Creative animation and 3D modeling tools
- 👍 User-friendly interface for kids
- 🎯 Educational and developmental value
- 🌈 Colorful and engaging graphics
- 📱 No ads in the app
- 🔧 Responsive developer support
- 🎭 Multiple creative features (2D/3D modeling, animation, flipbooks)
- 📴 Offline mode available
- 🧩 Montessori-aligned educational activities

**Cons**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall after free trial
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
- ⚠️ Limited free content
- 🔴 Performance issues and lag
- 🎮 Confusing interface for beginners
- ❌ Missing delete/undo functionality
- 📉 Limited character models
- 🔄 World building features need fixes
- 🚫 Augmented reality issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after 3 minutes of gameplay with data loss
- Black screen appearing during gameplay
- World building mode doesn't allow deletion or undo
- Augmented reality missing delete functionality
- iPad compatibility issues with city worlds
- Game freezes and lags during creation
- Objects placed in world building cannot be removed

**Most requested features**

- Delete/undo button for all activities and world building
- Eraser tool for objects in activities
- More character models
- Walking/exploration in cities
- More frequent content updates
- Better tutorials for first-time users
- Minecraft-like features (mining, pets, exploration)
- Bug fixes for world maker and advanced animation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-studiokids/id1519720747/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Soawsome

*2026-05-25*

I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn how to make a simple and easy game using drawing and animation

### 5/5 — The fine maker game

*2025-11-26*

Just please make an update that fixes the bugs in world maker and advanced animation please. Not trying to be harsh okay.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2025-08-03, version 3.5*

I love it so much but after 1 week I had to pay for everything so I could not do anything else after 1 week

### 5/5 — Old and fun

*2025-07-28*

My child loves this game and how old this app is he cries because he gets bullied for having it and he is really smart now and his classmates were so confused how he was so smart

### 5/5 — How good it is

*2025-05-10, version 3.5*

Minecraft movie is better

### 5/5 — Cool game, but suggestion!

*2025-03-03, version 3.5*

Great game! But I wish there was an eraser on every activity even for the objects. I always mess up

### 4/5 — Something is wrong!

*2024-11-22, version 3.5*

HOW DO I ERASE!

### 1/5 — This is boring

*2024-10-22, version 3.5*

You should be able to walk in cities you should be more games on there little kids they get bored of these games fast if you don’t add more stuff on there. You should be getting more updates.

### 5/5 — How many of these

*2024-08-05, version 3.5*

Hi I just got home and I’m on the way home

### 5/5 — This is awesome❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ this app is the best

*2024-07-10*

There are no ads, and this is literally the best you can make animation, art, clay, animation, and make a flipbook and also you can also do this this called well actually I don’t know what it’s called but I gave it’s a five star because all the great animation things you can do you can play with characters and then this is one. I love where you can make a burger or a skeleton whatever you want you can make it do something and then press play, and it will actually move. Please download it no ads it is the best.

## Frequently asked questions about Maker Studio

### What can kids create with this app?

Kids can create 3D animations, build detailed worlds and cities, draw 2D cartoons and flipbooks, and even design objects for 3D printing. The app supports stopmotion animation and allows for character customization and movement.

### How does the app help kids learn?

The app teaches kids how to visualize their creations in both 2D and 3D with minimal instruction. Step-by-step video tutorials guide them through the process of making 3D animations and other creative projects, fostering problem-solving and artistic skills.

### What are the subscription details?

The app offers a free one-week trial. After the trial, users can choose between a monthly or annual subscription. Subscriptions provide unlimited access to all app features and content, with automatic renewal unless turned off.

### Is this app suitable for offline use?

Yes, the app allows users to work offline and save all their creations locally on the device. This makes it perfect for use during long road trips or in areas without reliable internet access.

### What age group is this app designed for?

This app is specifically designed for kids aged 4-9. The interface and features are tailored to be intuitive and engaging for this age range, with simple controls and clear instructions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2023-06-29

* Bug fixes and optimization.

### 3.4 — 2023-06-20

*Improved UI and workflow for Stopmotion module

### 3.3 — 2023-06-13

*Added new tutorials for Stopmotion module
*Improved UI and workflow for Stopmotion module

### 3.2 — 2022-11-23

1. Added One Week Trial for new user.
2. Bug fixes and optimization.

### 3.1 — 2022-01-20

* Added character reset functionality to World Builder
* Various bug fixes and optimization

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