# Fish Tank AR vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fish Tank AR at none against Puppet Time's 15. Fish Tank AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Puppet Time's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (120 vs 26). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Puppet Time holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 120 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Fish Tank AR'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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fish Tank AR | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-tank-ar/id1441410573/reviews) | **[4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 417 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viewport Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135367342) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### Fish Tank AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-tank-ar/id1441410573)

Transform your surroundings into a vibrant aquarium using augmented reality. Explore over 40 types of fish with unique behaviors, and interact by feeding them. Watch your underwater world grow with coral and seaweed.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality aquarium creation, Over 40 fish types with unique behaviors, Interactive feeding mechanics, Grow coral and seaweed in your environment, Explore fish with different mannerisms

**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 Fish Tank AR free?

Fish Tank 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, Fish Tank AR or Puppet Time?

Puppet Time is rated higher. Fish Tank AR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 120 ratings.

### Do Fish Tank AR or Puppet Time have ads?

Puppet Time shows ads; Fish Tank AR does not.

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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.*