# Naughty or Nice Test Meter vs Elf Studio®

The clearest difference is ads: Elf Studio® at none against Naughty or Nice Test Meter's shown. Elf Studio® also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Naughty or Nice Test Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Naughty or Nice Test Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Elf Studio® sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elf Studio® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Naughty or Nice Test Meter's written reviews are positive against 45% of Elf Studio®'s.

Naughty or Nice Test Meter ships an update every 7 months, Elf Studio® every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Naughty or Nice Test Meter | Elf Studio® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naughty-or-nice-test-meter/id1062483244/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dualverse, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145696722) | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) |

## What reviewers say

### Naughty or Nice Test Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naughty-or-nice-test-meter/id1062483244)

This app lets you test if you or your kids are naughty or nice with a fun "fingerprint scan" and animated elves. Generate official Nice/Naughty Certificates for your children, which can be customized and shared.

**Highlights:** "Fingerprint Scan" for testing, Animated elves analysis, Get certified Nice or Naughty, Customizable Santa's Certificates, Save and share certificates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Certificate | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun app
- 🎅 Tells you if you're on the nice list
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent results
- 😞 Makes kids feel bad for being 'naughty'
- 🤖 Fingerprint scanner not accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps saying 'naughty' even for good behavior
- Doesn't recognize different fingers properly
- Crashes or freezes frequently

**Requested features**

- More detailed feedback on why you're naughty or nice
- Option to customize 'naughty' or 'nice' criteria
- Integration with real Santa/elf system


### Elf Studio®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616)

Create magical videos and photos of Santa and his elves visiting your home using augmented reality. Place characters in any environment, customize their appearance and animations, and record your own festive scenes.

**Highlights:** Add Santa Claus and elves, Unlimited elves and recording time, Create custom elves with Elf Workshop, Customize elf outfits and accessories, Elves with walking and dancing animations, Pre-plan or perform animations, Customize lighting, shadows, and camera filters

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $1.99 | per month |
| Elf Studio™ - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $3.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio™ - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| 50+ Elf Dance Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Credit - Pro Price | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits - Pro Price | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Elf Video Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits - Pro Price | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elf Studio - Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits - Pro Price | $22.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits - Pro Price | $34.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎅 Elf-themed game
- 👍 Fun for kids
- 💡 Ability to create elf scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🚫 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to scan surfaces for elf placement
- Crashes and freezes when trying to use app

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to save and share created scenes
- Improved surface detection for elf placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Naughty or Nice Test Meter free?

Naughty or Nice Test Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elf Studio® free?

Elf Studio® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Naughty or Nice Test Meter or Elf Studio®?

Elf Studio® is rated higher. Naughty or Nice Test Meter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Elf Studio® averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Naughty or Nice Test Meter or Elf Studio® have ads?

Naughty or Nice Test Meter shows ads; Elf Studio® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Naughty or Nice Test Meter or Elf Studio®?

Naughty or Nice Test Meter ships an update every 7 months, and Elf Studio® every 3 days. Most recently, Naughty or Nice Test Meter was updated on October 20, 2026 and Elf Studio® on October 19, 2026.

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