# Makebox AR vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Makebox AR at none against Puppet Time's 15. Makebox AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Puppet Time's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 4). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Makebox AR against 4.4 for Puppet Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puppet Time has 115 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Makebox AR's written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's.

Makebox AR ships an update every 3 weeks, Puppet Time every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makebox AR | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makebox-ar/id1289006097/reviews)** | [4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ViRD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156018889) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### Makebox AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makebox-ar/id1289006097)

Create 3D models in augmented reality using pixel blocks. Share your creations online, export them for use in other 3D software, or print them with a 3D printer. Daily themes provide inspiration for your projects.

**Highlights:** AR 3D model creation, Pixel block building, Web sharing of creations, Export as OBJ files, Mobile VR viewing, Daily creation themes

**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 Makebox AR free?

Makebox 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, Makebox AR or Puppet Time?

Makebox AR is rated higher. Makebox AR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 115 ratings.

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

Puppet Time shows ads; Makebox AR does not.

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

Makebox AR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puppet Time every 3 months. Most recently, Makebox AR was updated on June 1, 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.*