# Elf Studio® vs Kids Activity Ideas

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kids Activity Ideas at 100% against Elf Studio®'s 45%. Elf Studio®'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Studio® sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Kids Activity Ideas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 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 complicate that: 45% of Elf Studio®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Kids Activity Ideas's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Elf Studio® ships an update every 6 days, Kids Activity Ideas every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elf Studio® | Kids Activity Ideas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-activity-ideas/id6473780479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 343 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) | [Moritz Kross](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719778142) |

## 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


### Kids Activity Ideas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-activity-ideas/id6473780479)

Discover over 500 creative play ideas and activities for children aged 0-10. Easily filter by age and interest, save favorites to a watch list, and enjoy step-by-step instructions for crafts and experiments. The premium version offers exclusive content and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** 500+ play ideas, Age and interest filtering, Custom watch list, Step-by-step instructions, Regular new activity updates, Premium ad-free content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elf Studio® free?

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

### Is Kids Activity Ideas free?

Kids Activity Ideas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Elf Studio® or Kids Activity Ideas?

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

### Do Elf Studio® or Kids Activity Ideas have ads?

Kids Activity Ideas shows ads; Elf Studio® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Elf Studio® or Kids Activity Ideas?

Elf Studio® ships an update every 6 days, and Kids Activity Ideas every 3 months. Most recently, Elf Studio® was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kids Activity Ideas on October 11, 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.*