# Puppet Pals vs Flashcards by NKO

The clearest difference is rating: Flashcards by NKO at 4.9 against Puppet Pals's 3.8. Flashcards by NKO also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 71%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puppet Pals sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flashcards by NKO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashcards by NKO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashcards by NKO has 2.1K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Puppet Pals's written reviews are positive against 94% of Flashcards by NKO's.

Puppet Pals ships an update every 6 months, Flashcards by NKO every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puppet Pals | Flashcards by NKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-pals/id342076546/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-by-nko-flash-cards/id478986342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polished Play, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332686547) | [NKO Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/466775889) |

## What reviewers say

### Puppet Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-pals/id342076546)

Bring your stories to life by creating animated shows in real time. Choose actors and backdrops, then record your movements and voice to produce unique performances. Unleash your creativity with endless storytelling possibilities.

**Highlights:** Real-time animation recording, Create actors from photos, Use photos as backdrops, Zoom and rotate characters, Downloadable creative characters, Director's Pass for all content

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wild West | $0.99 | one-time |
| Political Par-tay | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monsters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Talk Shows | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirates | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fairytale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Attack | $0.99 | one-time |
| On the Farm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Director's Pass | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app for classrooms and education
- 🤩 Lots of fun and creativity
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💯 Awesome for making videos and animations
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require paid upgrade
- 🤬 Frustrating that you can't use own characters without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with exporting and saving videos
- 🙄 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to export videos
- Saved videos not playing back properly
- Issues with using own photos and characters

**Requested features**

- Add more characters, backgrounds, and themes
- Allow exporting and sharing of videos
- Improve video editing and recording features
- Add sound effects and background music options


### Flashcards by NKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-by-nko-flash-cards/id478986342)

Create and share rich flashcards with images, or download millions from a vast library. Engage with study games and a Spaced Repetition System to enhance learning and track progress.

**Highlights:** Create rich text flashcards with images, Download millions of pre-made flashcards, Engaging study and testing games, Spaced Repetition System (SRS), Class management tools for teachers, Share decks via folders, email, or iTunes, Offline text-to-speech support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Individual Edition | $14.99 | per year |
| Abstract | Free | one-time |
| Cats | Free | one-time |
| Spring | Free | one-time |
| Winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vintage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Back to School | $2.99 | one-time |
| Individual Edition | $99.99 | one-time |
| Teacher Pro 100 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puppet Pals free?

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

### Is Flashcards by NKO free?

Flashcards by NKO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puppet Pals or Flashcards by NKO?

Flashcards by NKO is rated higher. Puppet Pals averages 3.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Flashcards by NKO averages 4.9 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Puppet Pals or Flashcards by NKO have ads?

Neither Puppet Pals nor Flashcards by NKO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puppet Pals or Flashcards by NKO?

Puppet Pals ships an update every 6 months, and Flashcards by NKO every 4 weeks. Most recently, Puppet Pals was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flashcards by NKO on November 1, 2026.

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