# PuppetMaster vs Community Helpers

The clearest difference is rating: PuppetMaster at 4.0 against Community Helpers's 1.6. PuppetMaster also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 7). Community Helpers's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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 Community Helpers 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 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PuppetMaster has 56 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, Community Helpers every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuppetMaster | Community Helpers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppetmaster/id438080891/reviews)** | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/community-helpers-hd/id668484276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 415 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shmonster LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438080894) | [Magicbox Animation Private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/726115662) |

## 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 |


### Community Helpers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/community-helpers-hd/id668484276)

This app introduces preschool children to various community helpers and the jobs they do. It features colorful illustrations and high-quality sound to make learning engaging. Regular updates add more activities to keep young learners entertained.

**Highlights:** 19 community helpers, Explains job types, Colorful illustrations, High-quality sound, Easy navigation, Activity updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Community Helpers | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuppetMaster free?

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

### Is Community Helpers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PuppetMaster or Community Helpers?

PuppetMaster is rated higher. PuppetMaster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Community Helpers averages 1.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do PuppetMaster or Community Helpers have ads?

Neither PuppetMaster nor Community Helpers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PuppetMaster or Community Helpers?

PuppetMaster ships an update monthly, and Community Helpers every 11 months. Most recently, PuppetMaster was updated on November 6, 2026 and Community Helpers on November 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.*