# Tooth Fairy CAMERA vs Elf Studio®

The clearest difference is rating: Elf Studio® at 4.6 against Tooth Fairy CAMERA's 3.1. Elf Studio® also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 231). Tooth Fairy CAMERA's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tooth Fairy CAMERA sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Elf Studio® sells 15 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, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elf Studio® has 3.8K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Tooth Fairy CAMERA's written reviews are positive against 45% of Elf Studio®'s.

Tooth Fairy CAMERA ships an update every 3 months, Elf Studio® every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tooth Fairy CAMERA | Elf Studio® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooth-fairy-camera/id1121606699/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 231 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soeren Lisager](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121606698) | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) |

## What reviewers say

### Tooth Fairy CAMERA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooth-fairy-camera/id1121606699)

Capture magical moments by filming a virtual Tooth Fairy in real-time during video recordings. Customize the fairy's appearance and actions, then share the enchanting footage with your children to enhance their belief in this beloved myth.

**Highlights:** Real-time animated fairy in videos, Customizable fairy appearance, Multiple fairy actions and animations, Password protection for the app, Easy-to-use controls for placement and scaling

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner | Free | one-time |
| Remove watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove end screen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save to Camera Roll | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Realistic and magical fairy animation
- 🎉 Brings excitement and wonder for kids
- 🌟 Variety of fairy skin tones available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost to save videos ($4.99+)
- 🔦 Flash can't be turned off, risks waking kids
- 🤔 Unclear instructions on how to use app

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly after purchase
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow saving videos without additional cost
- Add option to turn off flash
- Improve instructions and user experience


### 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 (15)**

| 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 Elf Video Credit | $1.99 | 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 Tooth Fairy CAMERA free?

Tooth Fairy CAMERA 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, Tooth Fairy CAMERA or Elf Studio®?

Elf Studio® is rated higher. Tooth Fairy CAMERA averages 3.1 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Elf Studio® averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Tooth Fairy CAMERA or Elf Studio® have ads?

Neither Tooth Fairy CAMERA nor Elf Studio® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tooth Fairy CAMERA or Elf Studio®?

Tooth Fairy CAMERA ships an update every 3 months, and Elf Studio® every 6 days. Most recently, Tooth Fairy CAMERA was updated on October 24, 2026 and Elf Studio® 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.*