# Puppet Time vs Green Screen by AI

Puppet Time and Green Screen by AI both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Puppet Time's written reviews are positive against 30% of Green Screen by AI's. Green Screen by AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puppet Time sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Green Screen by AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puppet Time holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 418 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Puppet Time's written reviews are positive against 30% of Green Screen by AI's.

Puppet Time ships an update every 3 months, Green Screen by AI every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puppet Time | Green Screen by AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews)** | [4.2 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-screen-by-ai/id6450184534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 120 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) | [ZephyrLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797628477) |

## 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


### Green Screen by AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-screen-by-ai/id6450184534)

Effortlessly replace backgrounds in your photos and videos with advanced AI-powered chroma key technology. Create professional-looking content with seamless transparency control and export in HD quality. Perfect for content creators and anyone looking to enhance their media.

**Highlights:** Chroma Key Technology, Background Remover, AI Transparency Control, Limitless Background Creativity, Live Video Editing, HD Quality Export, Intuitive Interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Green Screen by AI - Week | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Green Screen by AI - Month | $11.49 | per month |
| Green Screen by AI - Month | $11.49 | per month |
| Green Screen by AI - Annual | $29.49 | per year |
| Green Screen by AI - Annual | $45.49 | per year |
| Green Screen for video | $45.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Useful features
- 🤩 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to save videos
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤬 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Video editing features don't work
- Background removal is inconsistent
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow free video saving
- Improve stability and performance
- Add more customization options
- Enhance green screen capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puppet Time free?

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

### Is Green Screen by AI free?

Green Screen by AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puppet Time or Green Screen by AI?

Puppet Time is rated higher. Puppet Time averages 4.4 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Green Screen by AI averages 4.2 from 418 ratings.

### Do Puppet Time or Green Screen by AI have ads?

Puppet Time shows ads; Green Screen by AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puppet Time or Green Screen by AI?

Puppet Time ships an update every 3 months, and Green Screen by AI every 10 days. Most recently, Puppet Time was updated on October 27, 2026 and Green Screen by AI on October 25, 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.*