# Talking Jerry Bros vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is rating: Puppet Time at 4.4 against Talking Jerry Bros's 4.1. Puppet Time also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 68%). Talking Jerry Bros's advantage is ratings volume (845 vs 115) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Jerry Bros sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Puppet Time sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puppet Time holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Jerry Bros has 845 ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Talking Jerry Bros's written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's.

Talking Jerry Bros ships an update every 4 months, Puppet Time every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Jerry Bros | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (845 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-jerry-bros/id734367216/reviews) | **[4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **845** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIFkaro Platform Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278912129) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Jerry Bros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-jerry-bros/id734367216)

Interact with animated mice characters who mimic your speech, engage in comical fights using household items, and participate in chase sequences. Explore various rooms filled with unique 'weapons' for their playful battles. Record and share funny video clips of their antics.

**Highlights:** Talk and they repeat, Chase cheese, Trigger fights, Use household items as weapons, Explore 9 themed rooms, Record and share videos

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access to First 4 Rooms | $1.99 | per month |
| Access to 4 Rooms | $1.99 | per month |
| Access to All Rooms | $2.99 | per month |
| Sports Room | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bath Room | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toys Room | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Rooms | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Entertaining and funny
- 😂 Hilarious character interactions
- 🎨 Cute and creative visuals
- 🤗 Nostalgic and reminiscent of classic cartoons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywalled content - need to pay for additional rooms
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing character names (Tom and Jerry)
- 🤨 Questionable/violent content for a casual game

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to access paid content
- Recorded videos include paused sequences, making them disjointed
- Screen buttons visible in final recorded videos

**Requested features**

- More free content and rooms to explore
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- More original character designs and storylines


### Puppet Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088)

Unleash your creativity with a digital puppetry app. Design unique puppets with extensive customization options, create vibrant backgrounds, and record your own puppet shows with voiceovers and sound effects. Bring your imagination to life through fun and engaging animation.

**Highlights:** Customizable puppet creator, Detailed puppet editing (limbs, body parts), Paint puppets and use photos as stickers, Customizable backgrounds, Record videos with puppets, Record voice and sounds, Create digital puppet shows

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove watermark from video | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wacky Arm Man | $0.99 | one-time |
| Block Puppets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theater Stage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bushes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blobs Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pets Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lounge Room and Kitchen | $1.49 | one-time |
| Silly Animals | $1.49 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Record Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| School Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable app
- 💡 Creative tool for videos
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good customization options
- 👍 Can create own puppets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paying for puppets/maps
- ⏳ Limited recording time
- 😠 Ads for time
- 🎤 Microphone issues
- 🎨 Drawing precision issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot use microphone after uninstall/reinstall
- Microphone option missing in settings
- App crashes when buying from store
- Store requires internet connection when already connected
- App glitches and won't open (microphone permission issue)

**Requested features**

- Add more puppet slots (2, 6, 8, 10)
- Multiplayer mode
- Custom map editor with interactive things
- Ability to draw/create own items
- Add hair to puppets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Jerry Bros free?

Talking Jerry Bros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puppet Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Jerry Bros or Puppet Time?

Puppet Time is rated higher. Talking Jerry Bros averages 4.1 out of 5 from 845 ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 115 ratings.

### Do Talking Jerry Bros or Puppet Time have ads?

Both Talking Jerry Bros and Puppet Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Jerry Bros or Puppet Time?

Talking Jerry Bros ships an update every 4 months, and Puppet Time every 3 months. Most recently, Talking Jerry Bros was updated on October 16, 2026 and Puppet Time on October 14, 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.*