# SPEEDRAW vs ComicBackground

The clearest difference is update cadence: ComicBackground at every 6 weeks against SPEEDRAW's every 6 months. SPEEDRAW's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPEEDRAW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ComicBackground sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SPEEDRAW ships an update every 6 months, ComicBackground every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPEEDRAW | ComicBackground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedraw/id1535203892/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HARASHOW Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/356148278) | [Mitsuhiro Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/509482512) |

## What reviewers say

### SPEEDRAW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedraw/id1535203892)

Practice your drawing skills with timed exercises. Quickly copy figures in various poses with adjustable time limits from 10 to 90 seconds.

**Highlights:** Timed drawing exercises, Copying figures in various poses, Adjustable time limits, Quick sketching practice

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Ad | $3.69 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for quick sketches
- 👍 Useful for practicing poses
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for improving drawing skills
- 👍 Variety of models available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Lacks instructions/explanation
- 👎 Confusing for new users
- 👎 Some poses are unrealistic/broken
- 👎 Models can be stiff
- 👎 Random angles can be difficult for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Split View no longer supported on iPad
- Models with impossible joint angles (arms through body, legs bent unnaturally)
- UI elements obstructing the model during drawing
- App is empty/blank for some users
- Visible nipples on female models despite 12+ rating

**Requested features**

- Add more pose variations
- Allow custom time settings (longer than 90 seconds)
- Develop series for drawing hands and backgrounds
- Allow users to move models around
- Add more poses from the front


### ComicBackground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicbackground/id6502396131)

Transform your photos and camera footage into dynamic comic backgrounds instantly. This tool offers real-time conversion with adjustable thickness and transparency options for a unique comic aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Generate comic backgrounds from photos, Real-time camera conversion, Adjustable line thickness, Make white areas transparent, Export and share images

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPEEDRAW free?

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

### Is ComicBackground free?

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

### Do SPEEDRAW or ComicBackground have ads?

Both SPEEDRAW and ComicBackground show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPEEDRAW or ComicBackground?

SPEEDRAW ships an update every 6 months, and ComicBackground every 6 weeks. Most recently, SPEEDRAW was updated on September 22, 2026 and ComicBackground on September 15, 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.*