# ElfYourself® vs Zip Printer

ElfYourself® and Zip Printer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of ElfYourself®'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Zip Printer's. Zip Printer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElfYourself® sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Zip Printer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ElfYourself® against 4.7 for Zip Printer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of ElfYourself®'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Zip Printer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ElfYourself® | Zip Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elfyourself/id582486077/reviews)** | [4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-printer/id1252079118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 26.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Mirror LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/582478497) | [C&A Marketing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/626227070) |

## What reviewers say

### ElfYourself®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elfyourself/id582486077)

Personalize holiday videos by adding your face to dancing elves. Create custom videos with up to five faces and choose from various dances. Share your festive creations as greetings or on social media.

**Highlights:** Personalized elf dance videos, Add up to 5 faces, Dozens of dance options, Automatic video creation, Social media sharing, Send holiday greetings

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ElfYourself® Season Pass 2020 | $6.99 | per year |
| Disco Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80s Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| HipHop Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Dances | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Dances | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Dances | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Dances | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 So much fun!!!
- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Great for family and friends
- 💖 Brings back good memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid options are too expensive
- 🤖 AI filters make videos look abnormal
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Black screen issue on certain devices
- Purchased content disappearing

**Requested features**

- More free dances and songs
- Ability to change elf outfits
- Easier sharing options
- Improved video quality for paid version


### Zip Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-printer/id1252079118)

Edit, print, and share photos directly from your smartphone or tablet. Connect to social media to access and share memories. Customize images with filters and borders before printing.

**Highlights:** Edit photos, Print photos, Share photos, Social media integration, Photo filters, Add borders, Print preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Quick and convenient photo printing
- 💾 Easy to use app
- 🎨 Good photo editing features
- 🔍 Helpful photo browsing and selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔄 Firmware update problems
- 🎨 Inconsistent print quality and color accuracy
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🤖 Outdated and buggy app UI

**Reported bugs**

- Printer disconnects during printing
- Collage feature doesn't work properly
- Firmware update gets stuck at 0%
- Photos print with white borders or distortion

**Requested features**

- More customization options for collages and layouts
- Improved photo browsing and organization
- Ability to print from other apps and devices
- Expanded sticker and border options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ElfYourself® free?

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

### Is Zip Printer free?

Zip Printer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ElfYourself® or Zip Printer?

ElfYourself® is rated higher. ElfYourself® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Zip Printer averages 4.7 from 33K ratings.

### Do ElfYourself® or Zip Printer have ads?

ElfYourself® shows ads; Zip Printer does not.

### Which is updated more often, ElfYourself® or Zip Printer?

ElfYourself® ships an update fortnightly, and Zip Printer fortnightly. Most recently, ElfYourself® was updated on October 13, 2026 and Zip Printer on October 13, 2026.

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