# Zing Studio 1.0 vs Puppet Time

The clearest difference is rating: Puppet Time at 4.4 against Zing Studio 1.0's 3.8. Puppet Time also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 44%). Zing Studio 1.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puppet Time sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Zing Studio 1.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Puppet Time holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zing Studio 1.0 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Zing Studio 1.0's written reviews are positive against 86% of Puppet Time's.

Zing Studio 1.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Puppet Time every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zing Studio 1.0 | Puppet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zing-studio-10/id995870996/reviews) | **[4.4 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-time/id1512645088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zing Global Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820867044) | [Jimmy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101886) |

## What reviewers say

### Zing Studio 1.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zing-studio-10/id995870996)

Create stop-motion animations with this app, which includes all the classic features from a previous version. For an enhanced experience and access to new functionalities, consider upgrading to the latest iteration.

**Highlights:** Stop-motion animation creation, Includes classic features, Share creations with hashtag

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for making stop motion videos
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good for any toys, not just Stikbots
- 💯 Best stop motion app ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Deletes old videos after updates
- 🤔 Green screen feature not working properly
- 🔇 Audio issues, like delayed or repeated sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Distorted picture quality after updates
- Inability to view or edit old animations
- App crashing when trying to save or load videos

**Requested features**

- Add more sound effects and music
- Allow resizing and positioning of props
- Improve green screen functionality
- Add ability to draw on animations


### 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 Zing Studio 1.0 free?

Zing Studio 1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puppet Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zing Studio 1.0 or Puppet Time?

Puppet Time is rated higher. Zing Studio 1.0 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Puppet Time averages 4.4 from 115 ratings.

### Do Zing Studio 1.0 or Puppet Time have ads?

Puppet Time shows ads; Zing Studio 1.0 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zing Studio 1.0 or Puppet Time?

Zing Studio 1.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puppet Time every 3 months. Most recently, Zing Studio 1.0 was updated on August 26, 2026 and Puppet Time on September 14, 2026.

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