# PlayMirror vs SketchTales

PlayMirror and SketchTales both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PlayMirror's written reviews are positive against 50% of SketchTales's. PlayMirror also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). SketchTales's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayMirror sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SketchTales sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlayMirror against 5.0 for SketchTales. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PlayMirror's written reviews are positive against 50% of SketchTales's.

PlayMirror ships an update every 3 weeks, SketchTales every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayMirror | SketchTales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmirror/id6745457724/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchtales-doodle-animations/id6770855889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.7 GB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thyng, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000688370) | [Kidslox inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678487934) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmirror/id6745457724)

Transform your phone into a full-length digital mirror where you can interact with life-sized characters. Play, dance, and exercise alongside fun digital companions that mimic your movements. Perfect for solo fun or group activities with family and friends.

**Highlights:** Full-length digital mirror, Interactive life-sized characters, Characters follow user movements, Multi-user support, Themed holiday characters, Daily character themes (Fruits, Sports, Toys)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boy Zombie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Girl Zombie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lollipop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leprechaun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shamrock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pot Of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gingerbread House | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stocking | $0.99 | one-time |


### SketchTales

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchtales-doodle-animations/id6770855889)

Transform children's drawings into animated stories and characters using AI. This app brings sketches to life with generated narratives, voices, and magical adventures, fostering creativity and family bonding.

**Highlights:** Animate drawings instantly with AI, Turn doodles into animated characters, Generate AI storytelling from artwork, Create cartoon animation from photos, Story builder with magical narratives, Save and share animated stories

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SketchTales | $9.99 | per month |
| SketchTales | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| SketchTales | $59.99 | per year |
| 500 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Drawing Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Drawing Credits | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayMirror free?

PlayMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SketchTales free?

SketchTales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlayMirror or SketchTales?

PlayMirror and SketchTales are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do PlayMirror or SketchTales have ads?

Neither PlayMirror nor SketchTales shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayMirror or SketchTales?

PlayMirror ships an update every 3 weeks, and SketchTales every 5 days. Most recently, PlayMirror was updated on November 5, 2026 and SketchTales on November 5, 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.*