# ComicBook! vs Wavebox Audio Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wavebox Audio Editor at none against ComicBook!'s 11. Wavebox Audio Editor also leads on chart position (#27 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). ComicBook!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

ComicBook! costs $2.99 and Wavebox Audio Editor $7.99 up front. ComicBook! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wavebox Audio Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ComicBook! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicBook! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of ComicBook!'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Wavebox Audio Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicBook! | Wavebox Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicbook/id436114747/reviews)** | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 203 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3DTOPO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306248371) | [Luis Rivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/599309613) |

## 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


### Wavebox Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

A powerful yet simple audio editor featuring a visual waveform editor. It allows for precise editing, applying effects, and organizing audio files with advanced management tools. Supports numerous import and export formats, making it versatile for various audio projects.

**Highlights:** Built-in waveform editor, Import WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, and more, Extract audio from video, AUv3 support for real-time effects, Custom folder management, Cut, trim, copy, paste audio segments, Lossless internal audio recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient editing
- 💰 Great value (often free)
- 💡 Powerful features for its class
- ✨ High-quality audio editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially with large files or specific actions
- ⚠️ Issues with large file handling (crashing, not opening)
- 🚫 Some essential editing functions missing (e.g., play head dragging, scrubbing)
- 🎛️ UI elements can be difficult to read or interact with (e.g., color schemes, button placement)
- 🔒 Security permission issues preventing functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when recording
- Crashes when stopping recording
- Crashes when opening long audio files
- App crashes when making an adjustment
- App crashes when not consenting to low security level

**Requested features**

- Add a metronome
- Add common split and blend edit tools
- Option to store desired buttons in the taskbar for customization
- Add search for AUv3 plugin
- Multi-track audio editing on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicBook! free?

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

### Is Wavebox Audio Editor free?

Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ComicBook! or Wavebox Audio Editor?

ComicBook! is rated higher. ComicBook! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Wavebox Audio Editor averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do ComicBook! or Wavebox Audio Editor have ads?

Neither ComicBook! nor Wavebox Audio Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicBook! or Wavebox Audio Editor?

ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wavebox Audio Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, ComicBook! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wavebox Audio Editor on September 23, 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.*