Puppet Pals 2, an animated story and cartoon creator
Story creators
Description: Puppet Pals 2 is an iOS app for creating animated stories using digital puppets and backgrounds. Users can add their voices, select characters, props, and settings to craft their narratives, and then animate them using simple touch controls. These creations can later be saved and shared. Puppet Pals 2 is available on the Apple App Store, with additional in-app purchases for extra content. Signing up for an account is not required for use.
Evaluation: Puppet Pals 2 is fun to use and can boost creativity. It can be especially helpful for students who dislike speaking in public or for foreign language students who want to improve their pronunciation. Users can invent new stories or retell existing ones using standard characters and backgrounds or import them from their devices.
Cost: Free.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High (?). Polishedplay, the administrator of PuppetPals2, claims that no user information is collected, stored or shared. It does not use cookies or analytics either. Unfortunately, its privacy section lacks information on important aspects such as security. PuppetPals2 does not explicitly state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, progress is saved on the device.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: Yes.
- Compatibility/ Operating System: iOS.