# Elf Studio® vs Cloudbabies and Friends World

The clearest difference is rating: Elf Studio® at 4.6 against Cloudbabies and Friends World's 3.1. Elf Studio® also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 7). Cloudbabies and Friends World's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Studio® sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cloudbabies and Friends World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elf Studio® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elf Studio® has 3.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Elf Studio®'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Cloudbabies and Friends World's.

Elf Studio® ships an update every 6 days, Cloudbabies and Friends World every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elf Studio® | Cloudbabies and Friends World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbabies-and-friends-world/id6444477352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 343 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) | [Hoho Rights LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654891599) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cloudbabies and Friends World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbabies-and-friends-world/id6444477352)

Watch favorite shows, sing along with characters, and play educational games designed for preschoolers. Offers a safe, family-friendly environment with interactive content for young children.

**Highlights:** Watch favorite shows, Singalong with characters, Play games, Educational content, Family-friendly environment, Interactive learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BubbleBox Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| BubbleBox Premium | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| BubbleBox Premium | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elf Studio® free?

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

### Is Cloudbabies and Friends World free?

Cloudbabies and Friends World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Elf Studio® or Cloudbabies and Friends World?

Elf Studio® is rated higher. Elf Studio® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Cloudbabies and Friends World averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Elf Studio® or Cloudbabies and Friends World have ads?

Neither Elf Studio® nor Cloudbabies and Friends World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elf Studio® or Cloudbabies and Friends World?

Elf Studio® ships an update every 6 days, and Cloudbabies and Friends World every 10 months. Most recently, Elf Studio® was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cloudbabies and Friends World on October 24, 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.*