# Puppet Time vs Stickman

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puppet Time at 86% against Stickman's 40%. Puppet Time also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9). Stickman's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Puppet Time holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 253 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Puppet Time's written reviews are positive against 40% of Stickman's.

Puppet Time ships an update every 3 months, Stickman every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puppet Time | Stickman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews)** | [3.9 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-draw-animation/id6444650722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **253** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) | [Appache apps and games ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655839601) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-draw-animation/id6444650722)

Create your own cartoons by drawing frame by frame. This app offers an easy-to-use interface, drawing lessons, and the ability to color your creations and add stickers. Save your animations as GIFs to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame drawing, Coloring and stickers, Save as GIF, Share animations, Drawing lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy controls
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Customizable FPS
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited drawing tools
- 🔍 Restrictive free version
- 🔍 Laggy on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frames disappearing during animation
- Inability to access saved projects
- Loading issues and white screens
- Unexpected app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add sound and audio support
- Improve export quality
- Implement more advanced animation tools
- Increase frame limit for free version
- Add ability to move and edit objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puppet Time free?

Puppet Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stickman free?

Stickman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puppet Time or Stickman?

Puppet Time is rated higher. Puppet Time averages 4.4 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Stickman averages 3.9 from 253 ratings.

### Do Puppet Time or Stickman have ads?

Puppet Time shows ads; Stickman does not.

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

Puppet Time ships an update every 3 months, and Stickman every 2 months. Most recently, Puppet Time was updated on October 19, 2026 and Stickman on October 19, 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.*