# Epic Game Maker vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is update cadence: Epic Game Maker at every 3 weeks against Puppet Time's every 3 months. Epic Game Maker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Puppet Time's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Game Maker sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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 Epic Game Maker against 4.4 for Puppet Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 233 and 118 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Epic Game Maker's written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's.

Epic Game Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Puppet Time every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Game Maker | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-game-maker-sandbox-craft/id1403717791/reviews) | **[4.4 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Starodymov](https://appshunter.io/developer/691156508) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-game-maker-sandbox-craft/id1403717791)

Create and play 2D platformer games with a built-in level editor. Design your dream game, share it online, and play with friends in co-op multiplayer. Explore and rate levels made by other players.

**Highlights:** Built-in level editor, Share levels online, Co-op multiplayer, Play online levels, Rate player creations, Fantasy 2D graphics, Multiple character types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cave Theme (Blocks + Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild West Theme (Blocks+Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Town Theme (Blocks + Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game maker
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Allows for creative expression
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Limited account/profile options
- 🔒 Inability to save/load custom levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving properly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Placement of objects/blocks not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more character/enemy customization options
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Add checkpoints and ability to continue levels
- Improve level sharing and discovery
- Reduce frequency of ads or add paid ad-free option


### 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 Epic Game Maker free?

Epic Game Maker 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, Epic Game Maker or Puppet Time?

Puppet Time is rated higher. Epic Game Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 118 ratings.

### Do Epic Game Maker or Puppet Time have ads?

Both Epic Game Maker and Puppet Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Game Maker or Puppet Time?

Epic Game Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puppet Time every 3 months. Most recently, Epic Game Maker was updated on October 23, 2026 and Puppet Time on October 23, 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.*