# Jellifier vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is rating: Puppet Time at 4.4 against Jellifier's 3.8. Puppet Time also leads on ratings volume (115 vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jellifier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Puppet Time sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puppet Time holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puppet Time has 115 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Jellifier's written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jellifier | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellifier/id1349627419/reviews) | **[4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### Jellifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellifier/id1349627419)

Create animated GIFs by pulling and releasing photos to make them 'jellify'. Shake your device to extend the swinging animation. Save and share your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Jellify photos with pull and release action, Shake device for longer animations, Save animations as GIFs, Share to social networks, Create funny photo effects

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Feature Option | $3.99 | 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 Jellifier free?

Jellifier 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, Jellifier or Puppet Time?

Puppet Time is rated higher. Jellifier averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 115 ratings.

### Do Jellifier or Puppet Time have ads?

Both Jellifier and Puppet Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jellifier or Puppet Time?

Jellifier ships an update every 3 months, and Puppet Time every 3 months. Most recently, Jellifier was updated on September 25, 2026 and Puppet Time on September 14, 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.*