# Scout Elf® Ideas vs Pumpkin Masters

The clearest difference is rating: Scout Elf® Ideas at 4.6 against Pumpkin Masters's 4.1. Scout Elf® Ideas also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 46). Pumpkin Masters's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scout Elf® Ideas holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scout Elf® Ideas has 3.6K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 64% positive.

Scout Elf® Ideas ships an update monthly, Pumpkin Masters every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scout Elf® Ideas | Pumpkin Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-elf-ideas/id909087462/reviews)** | [4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpkin-masters/id1491958901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 145 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Elf on the Shelf CCA & B LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/559893611) | [Weeping Willow Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577233844) |

## What reviewers say

### Scout Elf® Ideas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-elf-ideas/id909087462)

This app provides daily photo inspiration and creative ideas for Scout Elves during the Christmas season. Discover crafts, clothes, and instructions to recreate scenes and enhance your holiday traditions. Get alerts from the North Pole to prepare for elf arrivals and departures.

**Highlights:** Daily photo feed with inspiration, Idea Spinner for random suggestions, Filterable ideas and photos, Materials and instructions included, North Pole alerts for preparation, Elf arrival and departure notifications, Kids Mode with North Pole activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎅 Fun and creative elf ideas
- 👍 Helpful for keeping Christmas traditions alive
- 🎨 Inspires family creativity and bonding
- 🕰️ Useful reminder for elf activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about app access for children
- 🤔 Some ideas too complex or require extra purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with app functionality
- 🔍 Lack of ability to easily switch between kid and adult modes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to delete the app
- Saved favorites/ideas not persisting
- Videos and images not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More original and simple elf ideas
- Ability to save/share custom elf ideas
- Password protection for adult section
- Expanded content for international users


### Pumpkin Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpkin-masters/id1491958901)

Transform your photos into personalized Jack-O'-Lantern designs. Easily edit images from your library or take new ones, then share your creations digitally or print them for real-life carving. Perfect for Halloween fun with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Photo to Jack-O'-Lantern design conversion, Use existing photos or take new ones, Adjust contrast and edit images, Digital sharing of designs, Printable designs for carving

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scout Elf® Ideas free?

Scout Elf® Ideas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pumpkin Masters free?

Pumpkin Masters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scout Elf® Ideas or Pumpkin Masters?

Scout Elf® Ideas is rated higher. Scout Elf® Ideas averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Pumpkin Masters averages 4.1 from 46 ratings.

### Do Scout Elf® Ideas or Pumpkin Masters have ads?

Neither Scout Elf® Ideas nor Pumpkin Masters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scout Elf® Ideas or Pumpkin Masters?

Scout Elf® Ideas ships an update monthly, and Pumpkin Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scout Elf® Ideas was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pumpkin Masters on November 3, 2026.

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