# PuppetMaster vs 9VAe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 9VAe at 100% against PuppetMaster's 39%. 9VAe also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). PuppetMaster's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PuppetMaster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 9VAe asks for nothing beyond the download.

9VAe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 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. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PuppetMaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of 9VAe's.

PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, 9VAe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuppetMaster | 9VAe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppetmaster/id438080891/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9vae/id1480969516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 415 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shmonster LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438080894) | [Hologram Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142940135) |

## 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 |


### 9VAe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9vae/id1480969516)

Create smooth 2D vector morphing animations with powerful tools. Import graphics, add text and photos, and export in various formats. Offers features like hand-drawn writing and multi-layer support.

**Highlights:** 2D vector morphing animation, Import SVG/WMF graphics, Export SVG/GIF/APNG, Add text, photos, objects, Hand-draw writing, Multi-layer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuppetMaster free?

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

### Is 9VAe free?

9VAe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PuppetMaster or 9VAe?

9VAe is rated higher. PuppetMaster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while 9VAe averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do PuppetMaster or 9VAe have ads?

Neither PuppetMaster nor 9VAe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PuppetMaster or 9VAe?

PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, and 9VAe every 2 months. Most recently, PuppetMaster was updated on September 29, 2026 and 9VAe on September 14, 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.*