# PuppetMaster vs Time to Tell Time

The clearest difference is rating: PuppetMaster at 4.0 against Time to Tell Time's 3.0. PuppetMaster also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (55 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

PuppetMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PuppetMaster has 55 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, Time to Tell Time every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuppetMaster | Time to Tell Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppetmaster/id438080891/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-to-tell-time/id1461696045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 415 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shmonster LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438080894) | [Andulf Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344933976) |

## 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 |


### Time to Tell Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-to-tell-time/id1461696045)

Embark on a quest to save the Analog kingdom by mastering the art of telling time. Navigate ancient clock towers and use your skills to fight back against the Digitals.

**Highlights:** Master analog clock towers, Learn to tell time accurately, Engaging kingdom-saving narrative, Fight back against digital invaders, Educational gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuppetMaster free?

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

### Is Time to Tell Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PuppetMaster or Time to Tell Time?

PuppetMaster is rated higher. PuppetMaster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Time to Tell Time averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PuppetMaster or Time to Tell Time have ads?

Neither PuppetMaster nor Time to Tell Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PuppetMaster or Time to Tell Time?

PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, and Time to Tell Time every 16 months. Most recently, PuppetMaster was updated on October 23, 2026 and Time to Tell Time on October 12, 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.*