# shElfAR vs Elf Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elf Studio at 45% against shElfAR's 0%. Elf Studio also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 3). shElfAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Studio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. shElfAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elf Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elf Studio has 3.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of shElfAR's written reviews are positive against 45% of Elf Studio's.

## The numbers

| Metric | shElfAR | Elf Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfar/id1617076910/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [web-engineer](https://appshunter.io/developer/978525310) | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) |

## What reviewers say

### shElfAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfar/id1617076910)

Explore and interact with a personalized AR elf. Choose from a catalog of poses and dances, customize its appearance, and capture photos to share.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality experience, AR elf catalog of poses and dances, Customizable elf clothing, Snap, save, and share photos, Growing catalog of content

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elf Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616)

Create magical videos and photos of Santa and his elves visiting your home using augmented reality. Place characters in any environment, customize their appearance and animations, and record your own festive scenes.

**Highlights:** Add Santa Claus and elves, Unlimited elves and recording time, Create custom elves with Elf Workshop, Customize elf outfits and accessories, Elves with walking and dancing animations, Pre-plan or perform animations, Customize lighting, shadows, and camera filters

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $1.99 | per month |
| Elf Studio™ - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $3.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio™ - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| 50+ Elf Dance Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Credit - Pro Price | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits - Pro Price | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits - Pro Price | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elf Studio - Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits - Pro Price | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎅 Elf-themed game
- 👍 Fun for kids
- 💡 Ability to create elf scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🚫 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to scan surfaces for elf placement
- Crashes and freezes when trying to use app

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to save and share created scenes
- Improved surface detection for elf placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is shElfAR free?

shElfAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elf Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, shElfAR or Elf Studio?

Elf Studio is rated higher. shElfAR averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Elf Studio averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do shElfAR or Elf Studio have ads?

Neither shElfAR nor Elf Studio shows ads.

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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.*