# ComicBook! vs Bubbled

The clearest difference is price: Bubbled at Free against ComicBook!'s $2.99. ComicBook!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Bubbled is free to download; ComicBook! costs $2.99 up front. ComicBook! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bubbled sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComicBook! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of ComicBook!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Bubbled's.

ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, Bubbled every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicBook! | Bubbled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicbook/id436114747/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbled-speech-bubble-maker/id1012824321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3DTOPO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306248371) | [Jose Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/979417866) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicBook!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicbook/id436114747)

Easily transform your photos into comic book pages with a wide array of graphic effects, stickers, and text tools. Choose from numerous layouts and fonts to create share-worthy stories. Save your creations as images or editable PDFs.

**Highlights:** Graphic effects and filters, 105 inspiring layouts, 374 hand-drawn comic stickers, 12 caption and text tools, Import images from library and Flickr, Save as JPG or editable PDF

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SuperFX Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Crash Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kaboom Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boom Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bam Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zlosh Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Splash Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zzip Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Splat Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cloud & Smoke | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puff Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for creating comics
- 💡 Lots of creative options
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 👏 Awesome results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Lacks save/resume functionality
- 🔍 Limited text/bubble customization
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing navigation/workflow

**Reported bugs**

- Captions get cut off when exporting
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Purchased sticker packs not downloading
- Inconsistent behavior when editing pages

**Requested features**

- Add multi-page/book creation
- Improve text/bubble resizing and positioning
- Provide more font and color options
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Add ability to rotate/flip stickers


### Bubbled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbled-speech-bubble-maker/id1012824321)

Add speech bubbles and captions to your photos to create fun and expressive images. Choose from various bubble styles, colors, and fonts, or use the online gallery. Easily create photo collages for a comic book look and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Add speech bubbles and captions, 15 bubble styles, Customizable colors and fonts, Online photo gallery, Photo collage creation, Drag, rotate, and pinch controls, Share to social media

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubbled Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bubbled Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Bubbled Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Bubbled Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a beer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big support | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable speech bubbles
- 🎨 Variety of options
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited bubble options
- 🔒 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⚠️ Forced reviews to unlock features

**Reported bugs**

- Ads preventing app usage
- Inability to save or edit bubbles

**Requested features**

- More bubble shapes and styles
- Ability to flip or rotate bubbles
- Option to remove ads
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicBook! free?

ComicBook! costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bubbled free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ComicBook! or Bubbled?

ComicBook! is rated higher. ComicBook! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Bubbled averages 4.2 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do ComicBook! or Bubbled have ads?

Bubbled shows ads; ComicBook! does not.

### Which is updated more often, ComicBook! or Bubbled?

ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bubbled every 6 weeks. Most recently, ComicBook! was updated on October 4, 2026 and Bubbled on September 28, 2026.

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