# Mr. Pumpkin Carving vs Elf Studio®

The clearest difference is rating: Elf Studio® at 4.6 against Mr. Pumpkin Carving's 3.0. Elf Studio® also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 2). Mr. Pumpkin Carving's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Studio® sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mr. Pumpkin Carving asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elf Studio® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elf Studio® has 3.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 45% and 45% positive.

Mr. Pumpkin Carving ships an update every 24 months, Elf Studio® every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr. Pumpkin Carving | Elf Studio® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-pumpkin-carving/id471502953/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imran Shirajee](https://appshunter.io/developer/357431485) | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr. Pumpkin Carving

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-pumpkin-carving/id471502953)

Create unique pumpkin designs with a variety of customizable elements. Choose backgrounds, titles, eyes, and mouths to craft your perfect jack-o'-lantern. Save your creations or share them directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Customizable pumpkin parts, Background and title selection, Random pumpkin generation, Panel hiding for preview, Pumpkin movement, Save to photo gallery, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elf Studio®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616)

Create magical videos and photos of Santa and his elves visiting your home using augmented reality. Place characters in any environment, customize their appearance and animations, and record your own festive scenes.

**Highlights:** Add Santa Claus and elves, Unlimited elves and recording time, Create custom elves with Elf Workshop, Customize elf outfits and accessories, Elves with walking and dancing animations, Pre-plan or perform animations, Customize lighting, shadows, and camera filters

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $1.99 | per month |
| Elf Studio™ - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $3.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio™ - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| 50+ Elf Dance Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Credit - Pro Price | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits - Pro Price | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Elf Video Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits - Pro Price | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elf Studio - Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits - Pro Price | $22.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits - Pro Price | $34.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎅 Elf-themed game
- 👍 Fun for kids
- 💡 Ability to create elf scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🚫 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to scan surfaces for elf placement
- Crashes and freezes when trying to use app

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to save and share created scenes
- Improved surface detection for elf placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr. Pumpkin Carving free?

Mr. Pumpkin Carving is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elf Studio® free?

Elf Studio® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr. Pumpkin Carving or Elf Studio®?

Elf Studio® is rated higher. Mr. Pumpkin Carving averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Elf Studio® averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Mr. Pumpkin Carving or Elf Studio® have ads?

Neither Mr. Pumpkin Carving nor Elf Studio® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr. Pumpkin Carving or Elf Studio®?

Mr. Pumpkin Carving ships an update every 24 months, and Elf Studio® every 3 days. Most recently, Mr. Pumpkin Carving was updated on October 3, 2026 and Elf Studio® on October 22, 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.*