# Take that, Elf! vs Elf Studio®

The clearest difference is rating: Elf Studio® at 4.7 against Take that, Elf!'s 4.1. Elf Studio® also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 16). Take that, Elf!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Studio® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Take that, Elf! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elf Studio® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elf Studio® has 3.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Take that, Elf!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Elf Studio®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Take that, Elf! ships an update every 2 days, Elf Studio® every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Take that, Elf! | Elf Studio® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-that-elf/id1307164847/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WE ARE ROYALE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/656331963) | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) |

## What reviewers say

### Take that, Elf!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-that-elf/id1307164847)

This augmented reality experience allows users to adopt and then torment virtual elves. Vent holiday frustrations by engaging in various destructive actions against these digital creatures. It's a cathartic way to deal with pent-up emotions.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experience, Adopt a virtual elf, Vent holiday frustrations, Torment virtual elves, Cathartic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| 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 |

**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 Take that, Elf! free?

Take that, Elf! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elf Studio® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Take that, Elf! or Elf Studio®?

Elf Studio® is rated higher. Take that, Elf! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Elf Studio® averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Take that, Elf! or Elf Studio® have ads?

Neither Take that, Elf! nor Elf Studio® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Take that, Elf! or Elf Studio®?

Take that, Elf! ships an update every 2 days, and Elf Studio® every 3 days. Most recently, Take that, Elf! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Elf Studio® on October 16, 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.*