# Naughty or Nice Scan vs Take that, Elf!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Take that, Elf! at none against Naughty or Nice Scan's 1. Take that, Elf! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). Naughty or Nice Scan's advantage is ratings volume (954 vs 16). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Naughty or Nice Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Take that, Elf! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Take that, Elf! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Naughty or Nice Scan has 954 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Naughty or Nice Scan's written reviews are positive against 50% of Take that, Elf!'s.

Naughty or Nice Scan ships an update every 5 months, Take that, Elf! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Naughty or Nice Scan | Take that, Elf! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (954 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naughty-or-nice-scan/id583308290/reviews) | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-that-elf/id1307164847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **954** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [WE ARE ROYALE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/656331963) |

## What reviewers say

### Naughty or Nice Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naughty-or-nice-scan/id583308290)

This app simulates a scanner to determine if someone is naughty or nice, inspired by movie elves. Parents can use it to encourage good behavior in children by controlling scan results. It features animated graphics and realistic sound effects for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Controlled scan results (random, nice, naughty), Fantastic animated HD graphics, Realistic sound effects, Amazing light effect during scan, Parenting tool for behavior management

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version, no ads (CHRISTMAS SALE: 50% OFF!) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎅 Fun holiday-themed app
- 👍 Kids enjoy using the app
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads, intrusive monetization
- 🤔 Inconsistent scanning results

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working properly
- Scanning feature unreliable
- App freezes after multiple uses

**Requested features**

- Allow custom percentage settings
- Improve scanning accuracy and reliability
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version


### Take that, Elf!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-that-elf/id1307164847)

This augmented reality experience allows users to adopt and then torment virtual elves. Vent holiday frustrations by engaging in various destructive actions against these digital creatures. It's a cathartic way to deal with pent-up emotions.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experience, Adopt a virtual elf, Vent holiday frustrations, Torment virtual elves, Cathartic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Naughty or Nice Scan free?

Naughty or Nice Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Take that, Elf! free?

Take that, Elf! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Naughty or Nice Scan or Take that, Elf!?

Take that, Elf! is rated higher. Naughty or Nice Scan averages 3.8 out of 5 from 954 ratings, while Take that, Elf! averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Naughty or Nice Scan or Take that, Elf! have ads?

Naughty or Nice Scan shows ads; Take that, Elf! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Naughty or Nice Scan or Take that, Elf!?

Naughty or Nice Scan ships an update every 5 months, and Take that, Elf! every 2 days. Most recently, Naughty or Nice Scan was updated on October 20, 2026 and Take that, Elf! on October 10, 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.*