# SPIDERS AR vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is rating: SPIDERS AR at 5.0 against Puppet Time's 4.4. SPIDERS AR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Puppet Time's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puppet Time sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. SPIDERS AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPIDERS AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puppet Time has 115 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SPIDERS AR's written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's.

SPIDERS AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Puppet Time every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPIDERS AR | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiders-ar/id1052070323/reviews)** | [4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009136324) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### SPIDERS AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiders-ar/id1052070323)

Explore scientifically accurate 3D spider models in your environment using augmented reality. Discover interactive content by finding activation markers in various locations and engage with lifelike arachnids.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality (AR) technology, Scientifically accurate 3D spider models, Interactive 3D content, Activation markers for content discovery, Shareable social media experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Puppet Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088)

Unleash your creativity with a digital puppetry app. Design unique puppets with extensive customization options, create vibrant backgrounds, and record your own puppet shows with voiceovers and sound effects. Bring your imagination to life through fun and engaging animation.

**Highlights:** Customizable puppet creator, Detailed puppet editing (limbs, body parts), Paint puppets and use photos as stickers, Customizable backgrounds, Record videos with puppets, Record voice and sounds, Create digital puppet shows

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove watermark from video | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wacky Arm Man | $0.99 | one-time |
| Block Puppets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theater Stage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bushes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blobs Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pets Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lounge Room and Kitchen | $1.49 | one-time |
| Silly Animals | $1.49 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Record Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| School Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable app
- 💡 Creative tool for videos
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good customization options
- 👍 Can create own puppets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paying for puppets/maps
- ⏳ Limited recording time
- 😠 Ads for time
- 🎤 Microphone issues
- 🎨 Drawing precision issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot use microphone after uninstall/reinstall
- Microphone option missing in settings
- App crashes when buying from store
- Store requires internet connection when already connected
- App glitches and won't open (microphone permission issue)

**Requested features**

- Add more puppet slots (2, 6, 8, 10)
- Multiplayer mode
- Custom map editor with interactive things
- Ability to draw/create own items
- Add hair to puppets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPIDERS AR free?

SPIDERS AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puppet Time free?

Puppet Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SPIDERS AR or Puppet Time?

SPIDERS AR is rated higher. SPIDERS AR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 115 ratings.

### Do SPIDERS AR or Puppet Time have ads?

Puppet Time shows ads; SPIDERS AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, SPIDERS AR or Puppet Time?

SPIDERS AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puppet Time every 3 months. Most recently, SPIDERS AR was updated on October 6, 2026 and Puppet Time on October 14, 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.*