# Puppet Time vs Mods Addons for Melon PG

The clearest difference is monetization model: Puppet Time at free with in-app purchases against Mods Addons for Melon PG's subscription. Puppet Time also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 49%). Mods Addons for Melon PG's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puppet Time sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Mods Addons for Melon PG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 Puppet Time against 4.4 for Mods Addons for Melon PG. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 229 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Puppet Time's written reviews are positive against 49% of Mods Addons for Melon PG's.

Puppet Time ships an update every 3 months, Mods Addons for Melon PG every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puppet Time | Mods Addons for Melon PG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews) | [4.4 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mods-addons-for-melon-pg/id6471364959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **229** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 273 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) | [Ai Art Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660229021) |

## 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


### Mods Addons for Melon PG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mods-addons-for-melon-pg/id6471364959)

Enhance your sandbox gaming experience with a vast collection of mods. Explore new characters, weapons, and vehicles for thrilling adventures and battles. Discover hidden secrets and engage in aerial combat.

**Highlights:** Diverse mod collection, Cameraman character gameplay, Cutting-edge gun mods, Helicopter and plane control, Explore sandbox environments, Engage in thrilling battles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mods | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Forever | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mods available
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Fast performance
- 👍 Impressive variety of mods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too much content is paid/premium
- 💰 Greedy app/owners
- 💰 Many mods require payment
- 💰 Subscription model is bad
- 💰 Ads everywhere, intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block downloads
- Mod download failed after watching ad
- Bad mod caused game crash
- Voices/screaming/blood/pleading in game

**Requested features**

- Add more FNAF stuff
- Add Squid Game content
- Add more maps
- Add MX from Mario PC Port
- Add Aethos Jeffy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puppet Time free?

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

### Is Mods Addons for Melon PG free?

Mods Addons for Melon PG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puppet Time or Mods Addons for Melon PG?

Puppet Time and Mods Addons for Melon PG are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 115 and 229 ratings respectively.

### Do Puppet Time or Mods Addons for Melon PG have ads?

Both Puppet Time and Mods Addons for Melon PG show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puppet Time or Mods Addons for Melon PG?

Puppet Time ships an update every 3 months, and Mods Addons for Melon PG every 8 days. Most recently, Puppet Time was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mods Addons for Melon PG on October 10, 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.*