# Boardz vs Elf Studio®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elf Studio® at 45% against Boardz's 0%. Elf Studio® also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). Boardz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Elf Studio® is free to download; Boardz costs $0.99 up front. Elf Studio® sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Boardz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elf Studio® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elf Studio® has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Boardz's written reviews are positive against 45% of Elf Studio®'s.

Boardz ships an update every 7 months, Elf Studio® every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boardz | Elf Studio® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardz/id513154156/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 22 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Williams Web Works LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/417027210) | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) |

## What reviewers say

### Boardz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardz/id513154156)

Design and manage personalized soundboards with ease. Search for sounds, organize them into multiple custom boards, and access them anytime. Perfect for content creators, DJs, or anyone who enjoys sound effects.

**Highlights:** Search and discover sounds, Create custom soundboards, Save and access soundboards, Organize sounds into multiple boards, Sleek and animated design

**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 (15)**

| 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 Elf Video Credit | $1.99 | 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 Boardz free?

Boardz costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elf Studio® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boardz or Elf Studio®?

Elf Studio® is rated higher. Boardz averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Elf Studio® averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Boardz or Elf Studio® have ads?

Neither Boardz nor Elf Studio® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boardz or Elf Studio®?

Boardz ships an update every 7 months, and Elf Studio® every 6 days. Most recently, Boardz was updated on October 6, 2026 and Elf Studio® on October 27, 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.*