# Springin' vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is ads: Springin' at none against Puppet Time's shown. Springin' also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Puppet Time's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 69%) and ratings volume (115 vs 8). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Springin' sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Puppet Time sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Springin' against 4.4 for Puppet Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puppet Time has 115 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Springin''s written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's.

Springin' ships an update every 2 weeks, Puppet Time every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springin' | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springin/id1184243692/reviews) | [4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIKUMI DESIGN, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410232963) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### Springin'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springin/id1184243692)

This app empowers users of all ages to become app creators with intuitive no-code visual programming, a powerful paint tool, and an easy sound editor. Share your creations on a virtual market, play others' works, and learn about economics and marketing in a fun, safe environment.

**Highlights:** No-code visual programming, Intuitive paint tool, Easy sound editor, Virtual market for sharing and playing, Create games and apps, Learn economics and marketing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Springin' Plus 1 week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Springin' Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Springin' Plus 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Material Work 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material Work 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material Work 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material Work 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material work 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material work 6 | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Springin' free?

Springin' is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puppet Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Springin' or Puppet Time?

Springin' and Puppet Time are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 115 ratings respectively.

### Do Springin' or Puppet Time have ads?

Puppet Time shows ads; Springin' does not.

### Which is updated more often, Springin' or Puppet Time?

Springin' ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puppet Time every 3 months. Most recently, Springin' was updated on September 28, 2026 and Puppet Time on September 28, 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.*