# ComicShot vs Chic

ComicShot and Chic both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Chic's written reviews are positive against 0% of ComicShot's. ComicShot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ComicShot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Chic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chic holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ComicShot's written reviews are positive against 58% of Chic's.

ComicShot ships an update every 5 days, Chic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicShot | Chic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshot/id1318271635/reviews) | **[3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鹏程 熊](https://appshunter.io/developer/1310153360) | [Xiamen HongTianChuangShi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400726382) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshot/id1318271635)

Transform your photos and videos into comic book style with this creative camera and editing tool. Capture new moments or enhance existing images from your album with fun, cartoon-like effects.

**Highlights:** Comic effect camera, Photo capture with comic effects, Video recording with comic effects, Edit photos from album, Funny cartoon-like effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicShot PRO | $4.99 | per month |


### Chic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chic-stylish-camera/id1462999056)

This app recreates the aesthetic of vintage film cameras with unique filters and effects. It allows users to add artistic elements like light leaks, bubbles, and retro styles to their photos and videos, making everyday moments feel special.

**Highlights:** Vintage film camera aesthetic, Creative filters and effects, Light leak effects, Bubble and bling overlays, Y2K and retro styles, Minivlog recording, Lofi and oil-painted color styles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Month） | $2.99 | per month |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Month） | $3.99 | per month |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Year） | $21.99 | per year |
| Chic Cam VIP（1 Year） | $29.99 | per year |
| NIJI Flow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Satin Glow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chic 3D Filter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Portrait G | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chic Gemini | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lofi Live Photo | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicShot free?

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

### Is Chic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ComicShot or Chic?

Chic is rated higher. ComicShot averages 3.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Chic averages 3.8 from 49 ratings.

### Do ComicShot or Chic have ads?

Neither ComicShot nor Chic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicShot or Chic?

ComicShot ships an update every 5 days, and Chic every 4 weeks. Most recently, ComicShot was updated on August 14, 2026 and Chic on September 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.*