# Elf Studio® vs Detector Trails

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Detector Trails at none against Elf Studio®'s 10. Detector Trails also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Studio® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Detector Trails asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elf Studio® | Detector Trails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (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 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 344 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) | [Josie Daw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633003595) |

## What reviewers say

### Elf Studio®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616)

Create magical Christmas videos and photos featuring your own elf. Scan a toy elf, draw one, or describe it to AI, then place it in custom scenes with props and animations. Generate AI videos and bring your elf to life in augmented reality.

**Highlights:** Scan or create custom elves with AI, Place elves in custom scenes with props, Generate AI photos and videos, Augmented reality elf placement, Customizable elf models and outfits, Create AI stickers and poses

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $1.99 | per month |
| Elf Studio Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Elf Studio™ - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $3.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio Pro - Annual | $3.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio™ - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| 50+ Elf Dance Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Elf Video Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Elf Video Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elf Studio - Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | 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


### Detector Trails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detector-trails-find-and-share/id6804116913)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elf Studio® free?

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

### Is Detector Trails free?

Detector Trails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Elf Studio® or Detector Trails have ads?

Neither Elf Studio® nor Detector Trails shows ads.

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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.*