# Absolute Board vs Comic Draw by plasq

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Draw by plasq at 4.2 against Absolute Board's 3.6. Comic Draw by plasq also leads on ratings volume (686 vs 12). Absolute Board's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comic Draw by plasq sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Absolute Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

Comic Draw by plasq holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Draw by plasq has 686 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Absolute Board's written reviews are positive against 67% of Comic Draw by plasq's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Absolute Board | Comic Draw by plasq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-board/id425756908/reviews) | **[4.2 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-draw-by-plasq/id947061777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **686** |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyeoseong Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/369169972) | [plasq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284959710) |

## What reviewers say

### Absolute Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-board/id425756908)

This free drawing and handwriting app allows users to sketch and take notes with unlimited board size and color options. Save and share your ideas easily, with features like a traceable eraser, photo import, and printing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Unlimited board size, Unlimited color choice, Path traceable eraser, Email snapshot of drawing, Zooming and panning, Undo/Redo functions, Import photos, Print snapshot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Comic Draw by plasq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-draw-by-plasq/id947061777)

Create and view comics on your iPad with a comprehensive set of tools. Features include brushes, fonts, layers, and perspective guides. An in-app purchase unlocks full editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Comic creation and viewing, 34 bundled brushes, 130+ bundled comic fonts, Layer support, Perspective guides, Comic lettering tools, In-app purchase for full editing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Full App | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful comic creation tool
- 👍 Streamlined workflow from script to final comic
- 🎨 Great drawing tools and brushes
- 💡 Useful perspective guides
- 📝 Integrated script writing feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall, free trial too short
- 💤 Unintuitive UI and learning curve
- 🎨 Limited customization options for brushes and tools
- 🔍 Difficult to import/export files to/from other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Brush freehand tool not working with Apple Pencil
- Layers getting misaligned when using undo
- Crashes when trying to drag and zoom images
- Saved comics disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export PSD files
- More keyboard shortcuts and power user features
- Improved color picker with RGB/CMYK/Hex support
- Ability to work on double-page spreads
- Masking/clipping tools for panels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Absolute Board free?

Absolute Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Comic Draw by plasq free?

Comic Draw by plasq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Absolute Board or Comic Draw by plasq?

Comic Draw by plasq is rated higher. Absolute Board averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Comic Draw by plasq averages 4.2 from 686 ratings.

### Do Absolute Board or Comic Draw by plasq have ads?

Comic Draw by plasq shows ads; Absolute Board does not.

### Which is updated more often, Absolute Board or Comic Draw by plasq?

Absolute Board ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Draw by plasq every 2 months. Most recently, Absolute Board was updated on October 15, 2026 and Comic Draw by plasq on October 18, 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.*