# PuppetMaster vs Magix, Kid Hypnotist

The clearest difference is rating: Magix, Kid Hypnotist at 5.0 against PuppetMaster's 4.0. PuppetMaster's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PuppetMaster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Magix, Kid Hypnotist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magix, Kid Hypnotist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PuppetMaster has 52 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuppetMaster | Magix, Kid Hypnotist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppetmaster/id438080891/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magix-kid-hypnotist/id1175834089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 415 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shmonster LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438080894) | [Alexandre Minard](https://appshunter.io/developer/285597460) |

## What reviewers say

### PuppetMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppetmaster/id438080891)

Create animated videos by acting out scenes or touching the screen. Record your voice to bring characters to life in real-time. Features motion capture, multi-touch control, and the ability to use custom puppets and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Real-time animation, Motion capture, Multi-touch animation, Create custom puppets, Create custom backgrounds, Export and share videos

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creative Kids' Activities | $2.99 | per month |
| Animation | $2.99 | per month |
| Creative Kids' Activities | $24.99 | per year |
| Animation | $24.99 | per year |
| Animation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Animation | $24.99 | one-time |


### Magix, Kid Hypnotist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magix-kid-hypnotist/id1175834089)

Engage children in fun, logical exercises with over 100 mini-games. This app helps develop observation skills and logical thinking through sorting, shape identification, and more.

**Highlights:** 100+ mini-games, Logical exercises, Shape and color identification, Observation skill development, 2D and 3D labyrinths, Trophy collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuppetMaster free?

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

### Is Magix, Kid Hypnotist free?

Magix, Kid Hypnotist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PuppetMaster or Magix, Kid Hypnotist?

Magix, Kid Hypnotist is rated higher. PuppetMaster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Magix, Kid Hypnotist averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PuppetMaster or Magix, Kid Hypnotist have ads?

Neither PuppetMaster nor Magix, Kid Hypnotist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PuppetMaster or Magix, Kid Hypnotist?

PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, and Magix, Kid Hypnotist monthly. Most recently, PuppetMaster was updated on October 12, 2026 and Magix, Kid Hypnotist on October 1, 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.*