JustSketchMe vs ComicBackground
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JustSketchMe
This app provides artists with tools to quickly create reference scenes for their artwork. It offers a variety of character models, props, and posing options to bring creative ideas to life.
- Posable character models
- Intricate hand posing
- Extreme perspective settings
- Dynamic lighting
- Hundreds of props
- Pose library
- Cloud saving
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Simple enough for the aspiring artist; powerful enough for the veteran illustrator. JustSketchMe helps artists take their idea from concept to creation fast. Spend less time planning, and more time focusing on what matters most: making great art. With simple yet powerful tools; JustSketchMe helps you create any scene as a reference piece for your next artwork. Your imagination is the limit. Highlights: - Dozens of posable character models - Intricate hand posing - Set extreme perspectives - Dynamic lighting - Hundreds of props - A full pose library - Saving your work in the cloud “JustSketchMe combines a wealth of features with an interface that won't keep you hunting through menus—crucial when you're trying to stay in the creative groove.” - PC Mag “This pose reference tool is a gamechanger” - IGN Southeast Asia The subscription to JustSketchMe Pro gives you access to more powerful tools, props, and characters. Updated with new content regularly. Report a bug: https://justsketch.me/bugs Request a feature: https://justsketchme.nolt.io Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
ComicBackground
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.
- Generate comic backgrounds from photos
- Real-time camera conversion
- Adjustable line thickness
- Make white areas transparent
- Export and share images
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Finally out! Generate comic backgrounds from images in 0 seconds! An innovative tool app has arrived for comic creation! A must-see for comic creators! Turn photos or images from cameras into comic backgrounds! An app that creates comic backgrounds including screentones in 0 seconds. **How to Use:** **Photo Selection** Select a photo to turn it into a comic background. You can adjust the thickness with a slider. You can also make the white parts transparent. **Camera Footage** Turn the camera footage into a comic background in real time. Adjustment and transparency possible with a slider. **Sharing** Export images and transfer to various apps. **Support Site** https://adolfoi.info/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JustSketchMe at none against ComicBackground's shown. JustSketchMe also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. JustSketchMe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month 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.
JustSketchMe ships an update fortnightly, ComicBackground every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JustSketchMe | ComicBackground |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (168 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 168 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JustSketchMe (Pty) Ltd | Mitsuhiro Hashimoto |
Customer experience
JustSketchMe
ComicBackground
Bugs and requests
JustSketchMe
Reported bugs
15 issues- Blue highlight screen glitch when manipulating joints (makes app unusable until restart)
- App crashes and resets work progress unexpectedly
- Frequent freezing for 5+ seconds when moving body parts
- License key not working on app despite working on website
- Subscription purchases not granting access to premium features
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- Restore purchases not functioning properly
- License key error claiming too many users despite minimal usage
- Female model appears by default and cannot be removed
- Limbs stretch and distort when resized and bent
- Thumbs have incorrect joint count (three instead of proper anatomy)
- Hand cannot reach face when bent due to proportions
- App requires website access, incompatible with parental restrictions
- Scene erases after 15-20 minutes of use
- Upgrade button not responding when clicked
- Subscription not syncing between web and app versions
Requested features
18 requests- Lower pricing or tiered payment options ($3-25 range)
- Free trial period before purchase commitment
- Auto-save and pre-save functionality
- Ability to save at least one pose for free
- Pre-made pose library in free version
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- Body morphing and customization (bust size, muscle definition, weight)
- Realistic hairstyle options
- Non-binary gender model options
- Male and female character variants for special models
- XYZ movement controls as optional alternative to rotation-only
- Adjustable joint button sizes to reduce UI clutter
- Confirmation prompt for clear stage button
- Free basic props and weapons
- Image import/upload feature in app
- Better limb resizing without stretching distortion
- Anatomically correct proportions
- More diverse character models and environments
- Ability to purchase specific features instead of full bundles
ComicBackground
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JustSketchMe
- Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription$28.993 Months
- 6 Month Subscription$48.996 Months
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- Yearly Subscription$71.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
ComicBackground
- Premium1 Month trial$2.991 Month
