# Dry Bar Comedy+ vs SlideScan by Photomyne

The clearest difference is monetization model: SlideScan by Photomyne at free with in-app purchases against Dry Bar Comedy+'s subscription. SlideScan by Photomyne also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2.5K). Dry Bar Comedy+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dry Bar Comedy+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SlideScan by Photomyne sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SlideScan by Photomyne holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlideScan by Photomyne has 13K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Dry Bar Comedy+'s written reviews are positive against 69% of SlideScan by Photomyne's.

Dry Bar Comedy+ ships an update every 3 months, SlideScan by Photomyne every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dry Bar Comedy+ | SlideScan by Photomyne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-bar-comedy-plus/id1441834461/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidescan-by-photomyne/id1485358131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 80 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Angel Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999547806) | [Photomyne LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/951627021) |

## What reviewers say

### Dry Bar Comedy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-bar-comedy-plus/id1441834461)

Access the largest collection of family-friendly stand-up comedy specials, available to watch or listen to ad-free. Enjoy new content weekly and explore hilarious specials anytime, anywhere, on any device.

**Highlights:** Family-friendly stand-up comedy, Ad-free viewing and listening, Large collection of specials, New content added weekly, Available on any device, Free trial available

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dry Bar Comedy Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dry Bar Comedy Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| DBC $1 TIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| DBC $2 Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| DBC $5 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| DBC $20 Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent, high-quality comedy
- 🧹 Clean, family-friendly content
- 🤑 Free to watch
- 🎨 Diverse range of comedians
- 😂 Genuinely hilarious

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy app experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Paywall/subscription model
- 📺 Lack of iPad/landscape support
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes frequently
- Video playback issues (black screen, out of sync audio)
- Unresponsive controls (pause, skip, etc.)
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Syncing/loading issues when switching between content

**Requested features**

- Offline/download mode for content
- Ability to continue audio playback when app is minimized
- Better video player controls and resume functionality
- Search/filter options to find comedians/content
- Separate section for recently watched/unfinished content


### SlideScan by Photomyne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidescan-by-photomyne/id1485358131)

Transform your old slides into digital photos quickly and easily using AI. Simply hold your slides up to a light source and let the app automatically crop, enhance, and save them as digital images. Enjoy unlimited scanning and sharing with an optional upgrade.

**Highlights:** AI-powered slide scanning, Automatic cropping and rotation, Image enhancement, Voice control option, Unlimited saving and sharing (premium), Photo backup and cross-device access (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| SlideScan membership | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited scanning (5 years) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited scanning (2 years) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited scanning (2 years) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 💡 Preserves old memories
- 🎨 Good color correction
- 📸 Excellent image quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reflection issues
- 🔒 Confusing subscription model
- 📏 Limited editing features
- 🔍 Low resolution scans
- 💸 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Backlight detection issues
- Inconsistent voice control
- Scanning freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- Batch scanning option
- Improved image editing tools
- Higher resolution scanning
- Easier subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dry Bar Comedy+ free?

Dry Bar Comedy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SlideScan by Photomyne free?

SlideScan by Photomyne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dry Bar Comedy+ or SlideScan by Photomyne?

SlideScan by Photomyne is rated higher. Dry Bar Comedy+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while SlideScan by Photomyne averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Dry Bar Comedy+ or SlideScan by Photomyne have ads?

SlideScan by Photomyne shows ads; Dry Bar Comedy+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dry Bar Comedy+ or SlideScan by Photomyne?

Dry Bar Comedy+ ships an update every 3 months, and SlideScan by Photomyne every 2 months. Most recently, Dry Bar Comedy+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and SlideScan by Photomyne on November 11, 2026.

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