# Dora vs Plotagon Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Plotagon Studio at 4.5 against Dora's 3.1. Plotagon Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 39%). Dora's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dora sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Plotagon Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plotagon Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plotagon Studio has 788 ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Dora's written reviews are positive against 53% of Plotagon Studio's.

Dora ships an update every 2 weeks, Plotagon Studio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dora | Plotagon Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-ai-video-generator-2/id1604739131/reviews) | **[4.5 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotagon-studio/id6477547841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **788** |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) | [Plotagon](https://appshunter.io/developer/853059383) |

## What reviewers say

### Dora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-ai-video-generator-2/id1604739131)

Transform text or photos into stunning AI-generated videos and artwork in seconds. Explore a vast library of artistic styles, from anime to cinematic, and bring your creative visions to life effortlessly. Perfect for artists, designers, and content creators.

**Highlights:** Text to AI video generation, Photo to AI video generation, AI art and photo creation, Diverse artistic style library, Easy-to-use AI tools, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly 2 Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| AI Avatars - 30 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| AI Avatars - 80 Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dora - 1500 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast image generation
- 🎨 Variety of art styles
- 💡 Creative AI capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Overly restrictive free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent image quality
- 🕰️ Slow processing times
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and glitches
- Inaccurate image generation
- Inability to save or access created images

**Requested features**

- More free art styles
- Ability to use images as prompts
- Faster processing times
- Better free trial options


### Plotagon Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotagon-studio/id6477547841)

Easily create professional-looking animated videos from your ideas. This app provides a rich library of visuals, voices, and tools to craft stories, from fan fiction to educational content. Transform your narratives into shareable video masterpieces in seven simple steps.

**Highlights:** Intuitive storyboard creation, Diverse location library, Customizable actor creation, Dialogue and voice-over recording, Actor emotions and actions, Video editing tools (camera angles, fades, filters), Save and share as video file

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CREATOR PLAN - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO PLAN - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| CREATOR PLAN - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PRO PLAN - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to use multiple characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Videos freezing or not loading properly
- Subscription issues and features disappearing
- Landscape mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more voices and sound options
- Improve video export and playback
- Allow more free scenes and characters
- Bring back Acapella voices from Plotagon Story


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dora free?

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

### Is Plotagon Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dora or Plotagon Studio?

Plotagon Studio is rated higher. Dora averages 3.1 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Plotagon Studio averages 4.5 from 788 ratings.

### Do Dora or Plotagon Studio have ads?

Dora shows ads; Plotagon Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dora or Plotagon Studio?

Dora ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plotagon Studio every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dora was updated on November 3, 2026 and Plotagon Studio on November 4, 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.*