# Phallaina vs BDGest Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phallaina at 93% against BDGest Mobile's 58%. Phallaina also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). BDGest Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 37 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phallaina sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BDGest Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

BDGest Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phallaina has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Phallaina's written reviews are positive against 58% of BDGest Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phallaina ships an update every 37 months, BDGest Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phallaina | BDGest Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phallaina/id1310744939/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bdgest-mobile/id1598543984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 318 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Small Bang](https://appshunter.io/developer/977648096) | [BDGest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049234640) |

## What reviewers say

### Phallaina

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phallaina/id1310744939)

Experience a unique digital comic book that blends graphic novel storytelling with animated film elements. This scrolling narrative offers an immersive 90-minute experience with parallax effects and captivating sound design. Explore a world where science and mythology intertwine.

**Highlights:** Scrolling graphic novel format, Parallax effects for depth, Entrancing sound design, 90-minute narrative experience, Available in English and French, Combines cognitive science and mythology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Story | Free | one-time |


### BDGest Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bdgest-mobile/id1598543984)

Manage your comic book collection from anywhere, anytime. Add, organize, and track your albums, follow series for release alerts, and discover new titles. Access your collection and wishlist offline.

**Highlights:** Add comics via search or scan, Organize and filter collection, Track series for new releases, Edit album details and add comments, Mark albums as read, Manage wishlist, Discover new comics and previews, Offline access to collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phallaina free?

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

### Is BDGest Mobile free?

BDGest Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phallaina or BDGest Mobile?

BDGest Mobile is rated higher. Phallaina averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while BDGest Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phallaina or BDGest Mobile have ads?

Neither Phallaina nor BDGest Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phallaina or BDGest Mobile?

Phallaina ships an update every 37 months, and BDGest Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Phallaina was updated on October 3, 2026 and BDGest Mobile on October 22, 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.*