# Puppet Pals vs SchoolCam. Camera for schools

The clearest difference is rating: SchoolCam. Camera for schools at 4.5 against Puppet Pals's 3.8. SchoolCam. Camera for schools also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Puppet Pals's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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 SchoolCam. Camera for schools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SchoolCam. Camera for schools holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 60 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Puppet Pals's written reviews are positive against 33% of SchoolCam. Camera for schools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Puppet Pals ships an update every 6 months, SchoolCam. Camera for schools every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puppet Pals | SchoolCam. Camera for schools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-pals/id342076546/reviews) | **[4.5 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolcam-camera-for-schools/id966140875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polished Play, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332686547) | [Bitwise Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053237298) |

## 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


### SchoolCam. Camera for schools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolcam-camera-for-schools/id966140875)

This app automatically stores photos and videos on Google Drive, keeping them organized and private for classroom use. It allows for automatic folder organization and annotation of images with details like timestamps and location. A free version offers medium resolution photos, while an upgrade unlocks full resolution and video recording.

**Highlights:** Automatic Google Drive storage, Organized and private photo storage, Automatic folder organization, Import photos from camera roll, Annotate photos with details, Full resolution photos and video (paid)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SchoolCam PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SchoolCam PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puppet Pals free?

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

### Is SchoolCam. Camera for schools free?

SchoolCam. Camera for schools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puppet Pals or SchoolCam. Camera for schools?

SchoolCam. Camera for schools is rated higher. Puppet Pals averages 3.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while SchoolCam. Camera for schools averages 4.5 from 60 ratings.

### Do Puppet Pals or SchoolCam. Camera for schools have ads?

SchoolCam. Camera for schools shows ads; Puppet Pals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puppet Pals or SchoolCam. Camera for schools?

Puppet Pals ships an update every 6 months, and SchoolCam. Camera for schools every 3 weeks. Most recently, Puppet Pals was updated on October 29, 2026 and SchoolCam. Camera for schools on October 29, 2026.

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