# Elf Studio® vs Ask My Elf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ask My Elf at none against Elf Studio®'s 11. Ask My Elf also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Elf Studio®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Studio® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ask My Elf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elf Studio® ships an update every 3 days, Ask My Elf every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elf Studio® | Ask My Elf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 2 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) | [Cody Farris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860674596) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| 50+ Elf Dance Animations | $0.99 | 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 |

**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


### Ask My Elf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-my-elf/id6756441421)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elf Studio® free?

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

### Is Ask My Elf free?

Ask My Elf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Elf Studio® or Ask My Elf have ads?

Neither Elf Studio® nor Ask My Elf shows ads.

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

Elf Studio® ships an update every 3 days, and Ask My Elf every 3 months. Most recently, Elf Studio® was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ask My Elf on October 5, 2026.

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