# Stick Nodes Pro vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is price: Puppet Time at Free against Stick Nodes Pro's $3.99. Stick Nodes Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Puppet Time is free to download; Stick Nodes Pro costs $3.99 up front. Puppet Time sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Stick Nodes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stick Nodes Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick Nodes Pro has 6.6K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Stick Nodes Pro's written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's.

Stick Nodes Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Puppet Time every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick Nodes Pro | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-nodes-pro-animator/id932128168/reviews)** | [4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ForTheLoss Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/932127901) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick Nodes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-nodes-pro-animator/id932128168)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Create and export your own stickman animations as GIFs or MP4 videos. This app offers tools for drawing, animating, adding sound effects, and importing images. Join a large community of animators and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Create stickman animations, Export as GIF or MP4, Add sound effects, Import images for animation, Customizable frame-tweening, Movieclips for reusable objects

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Top two animation software
- 🚀 Very fun and highly recommended
- 👍 Highly recommend for beginners and pros
- 👍 Recommended for animating without drawing
- 👍 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when saving
- 🐛 Sounds not working
- 🐛 Glitch with importing custom files
- 🐛 App crashes when opening project
- 🐛 Glitch with movie clips and tweening

**Reported bugs**

- Stick figure demon jumpscare
- Glitch where downloaded stickfigures don't show up
- Crashing when trying to select background images

**Requested features**

- Auto save feature
- Ability to tint stickfigure without affecting outline
- Option to import custom sounds
- Layering for individual segments
- More onion skin frames


### 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 Stick Nodes Pro free?

Stick Nodes Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puppet Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stick Nodes Pro or Puppet Time?

Stick Nodes Pro is rated higher. Stick Nodes Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 115 ratings.

### Do Stick Nodes Pro or Puppet Time have ads?

Puppet Time shows ads; Stick Nodes Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stick Nodes Pro or Puppet Time?

Stick Nodes Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puppet Time every 3 months. Most recently, Stick Nodes Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Puppet Time on October 19, 2026.

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