Comparison

PuppetMaster vs English Image Dictionary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PuppetMaster

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
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PuppetMaster: Animate. Literally. Anything. This animation app lets you instantly bring to life anything you want, just by acting things out in front of the camera or touching the screen. Your voice is recorded as well. The result is your own animated video you can save and share! The app even has fun guided activities that kids can follow along and do, making arts and crafts and then animating them. Features include: * Real-time animation - you animate in the moment, while you talk, and your puppet comes to life in front of your eyes. * Motion capture - intuitively animate characters just by moving your body in front of the device camera. Use front or back camera. (Best results are usually with back camera of newer devices.) * Multi-touch - animate by touching and dragging the puppet and its body parts on the screen, even using both hands or working together with a friend. * Animate one or two puppets - you can have one puppet on its own, or two puppets where both can move and you can control which one is talking at any time. * Create your own puppets - bring to life your physical artwork, your favorite toys, a person or animal, random stuff like your snacks arranged as a character, really anything you like! * Create your own backgrounds - use a painting you made, a diorama, some interesting place, or anything else you want as your background. * Choose from our designs - the app comes with a bunch of cool puppets and backgrounds already in it, in a cute hand drawn style that you can mix and match with your own creations. * Export and share videos with audio - save a video of your puppet show, complete with the audio of your performance, locally and also to social media, cloud storage, or any other typical sharing method. * In-app streaming tutorials and activities - guiding kids through using the app for visual storytelling, and teaching them how to create various physical art pieces and animate them. On our website and social media you'll find more project ideas, educational support, and lesson plans for teachers and homeschooling parents. PuppetMaster was named one of the Best Apps for Teaching and Learning by the American Association of School Librarians. It's a great open ended creative activity for children, supports ISTE standards, and is a great way to integrate the arts into any academic subject for a more engaging class. (Teachers say they prefer it to stop motion animation because it's so much easier and faster.) See our privacy and terms here: https://www.shmonster.com/privacyterms/

About

English Image Dictionary

This app helps users learn English vocabulary through visual association with clear images. It organizes words into categories and offers a simple interface for effective and enjoyable learning, ideal for beginners and children.

Highlights
  • Picture-based word learning
  • Category-wise vocabulary organization
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • Daily vocabulary expansion
  • Visual learning methodology
Features
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English Pictures Dictionary is a simple and powerful vocabulary-building app designed for kids, beginners, and ESL learners. Learn English words easily by connecting them with clear, real-life images. Visual learning helps your brain understand and remember words faster than text-only methods. By seeing pictures with words, you build strong vocabulary naturally and confidently. Why Choose English Pictures Dictionary? Instead of memorizing difficult word lists, this app helps you learn through images, categories, and repetition — making English learning easy and enjoyable. Key Features • Picture-Based Word Learning Each word is displayed with a clear image for better understanding. • Category-Wise Vocabulary Learn words organized into useful groups like animals, fruits, vegetables, body parts, vehicles, colors, household items, and more. • Beginner Friendly Perfect for children, students, and anyone starting English from basic level. • Clean & Easy Interface Simple design that helps you focus on learning without distraction. • Daily Vocabulary Growth Learn new words every day and gradually expand your vocabulary. Build strong English vocabulary step by step. Download English Pictures Dictionary and make learning simple, visual, and effective. Privacy Policy : https://forms.gle/fS6SVXiXdPF3TVkN7 Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PuppetMaster4 screens
English Image Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: English Image Dictionary at 4.5 against PuppetMaster's 4.0. PuppetMaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PuppetMaster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and English Image Dictionary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

English Image Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of PuppetMaster's written reviews are positive against 33% of English Image Dictionary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, English Image Dictionary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PuppetMaster versus English Image Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuppetMasterEnglish Image Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (52 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better23
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size415 MB376 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShmonster LLCBhavinkumar Satashiya

Customer experience

PuppetMaster

All ratings50 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative47.4%

English Image Dictionary

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PuppetMaster

Subscriptions4
  • Creative Kids' Activities7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Animation7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Creative Kids' Activities7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Animation7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Animation$2.99
  • Animation$24.99
3 purchases

English Image Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Picture Dictionary$2.99

Questions

Is PuppetMaster free?
PuppetMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is English Image Dictionary free?
English Image Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PuppetMaster or English Image Dictionary?
English Image Dictionary is rated higher. PuppetMaster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while English Image Dictionary averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.
Do PuppetMaster or English Image Dictionary have ads?
English Image Dictionary shows ads; PuppetMaster does not.
Which is updated more often, PuppetMaster or English Image Dictionary?
PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, and English Image Dictionary every 2 months. Most recently, PuppetMaster was updated on October 12, 2026 and English Image Dictionary on October 15, 2026.

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