# ChibiStudio vs Comics AI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChibiStudio at 77% against Comics AI's 43%. ChibiStudio also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 297) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Comics AI's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChibiStudio sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Comics AI sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChibiStudio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChibiStudio has 23K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ChibiStudio's written reviews are positive against 43% of Comics AI's.

ChibiStudio ships an update monthly, Comics AI weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChibiStudio | Comics AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chibistudio-chibi-maker/id1135307199/reviews)** | [4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-ai/id6474035858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Software LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/586431973) | [Stanislav Cekunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085076843) |

## What reviewers say

### ChibiStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chibistudio-chibi-maker/id1135307199)

Design adorable chibi characters with extensive customization options. Save your creations as profile pictures, share them, or use them as dynamic Home Screen widgets. Sync your characters across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Thousands of customization options, Export creations as images, Cross-device sync, Chibi Home Screen widgets, Add/generate backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anime Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anime Hair Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extras Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gala Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Punk | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animals Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| ChibiStudio+ | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun to use
- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Ability to create characters from imagination
- 👍 Great for creativity and design
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with saving created characters
- 🐛 Glitches with color/rotation of items
- 🐛 Disorganized layout and categories
- 🔒 Limited free options compared to premium

**Reported bugs**

- Characters disappearing after saving
- Inability to change hair/eye color for some options
- Overlapping/clipping issues with certain clothing items

**Requested features**

- Add ability to name/save created characters
- Improve organization with categories and favorites
- Expand free options and reduce reliance on premium
- Add more pose and expression options
- Allow customization of skin tone, height, etc.


### Comics AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-ai/id6474035858)

This app empowers you to create unique comic strips and comic books with AI assistance or manual tools. Choose from diverse art styles, customize panels, add text, and export your work as a PDF. It's a comprehensive tool for digital comic creation.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted comic generation, Multiple comic art styles, Built-in drawing and sketch-to-image tools, Customizable panel layouts and text bubbles, Meme creation, Comic book PDF export, Creative filters and stickers

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 300 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for beginners
- 🎨 Great for generating images from sketches
- 🏆 Excellent page design
- 😍 Best app for generating comics
- ✨ Amazing app functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Cash grab / Pay to use
- ❌ Limited free uses
- 📉 AI ruins creativity
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 😩 Annoying AI generator limit

**Reported bugs**

- App not working at all
- New border system is a nightmare
- Older auto-select size was easier
- Not even working properly
- Can't even make a square

**Requested features**

- More free options or a one-time purchase option
- Allow for old way to be an option (auto-selected sizes)
- Option to turn on blood and related content (NSFW)
- More panel setups
- More filters like genre and page layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChibiStudio free?

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

### Is Comics AI free?

Comics AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChibiStudio or Comics AI?

ChibiStudio is rated higher. ChibiStudio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Comics AI averages 4.5 from 297 ratings.

### Do ChibiStudio or Comics AI have ads?

Neither ChibiStudio nor Comics AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChibiStudio or Comics AI?

ChibiStudio ships an update monthly, and Comics AI weekly. Most recently, ChibiStudio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Comics AI on October 25, 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.*