# 16bit avatar vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 16bit avatar at none against Puppet Time's 15. 16bit avatar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Puppet Time's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 73%) and ratings volume (115 vs 23). 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. 16bit avatar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for 16bit avatar against 4.4 for Puppet Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puppet Time has 115 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of 16bit avatar's written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 16bit avatar | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16bit-avatar/id1492467379/reviews) | **[4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% 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 | 12 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takuya Soneda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071587623) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### 16bit avatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16bit-avatar/id1492467379)

Design unique pixel art characters and save them as videos or images. Easily share your creations on social media or use them as profile pictures.

**Highlights:** Pixel art character creation, Save as video, Save as image, Social media sharing, Profile image creation

**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 16bit avatar free?

16bit avatar 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, 16bit avatar or Puppet Time?

Puppet Time is rated higher. 16bit avatar averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 115 ratings.

### Do 16bit avatar or Puppet Time have ads?

Puppet Time shows ads; 16bit avatar 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.*