Comparison

ComicBook! vs ScanSphere

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ComicBook!

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
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"The Best App for Making Comics: ComicBook!" - Mac|Life ComicBook! is YOUR Creative Superpowers! Transform the ordinary to share-worthy extraordinary easy as: B.A.M! Arm yourself with the best graphic effects, 105 inspiring layouts, 374 hand-drawn* comic Stickers, 12 caption and text tools, and auto-content from Flickr, and you have the superpowers to Rule the Universe - in Your stories! TOP-SELLING COMIC BOOK CREATION APP AWARDED iTUNES BEST PHOTO APP OF 2011 WAS APP OF THE WEEK WORLDWIDE YOUR IMAGES YOUR WAY Import images from your library and Flickr Capture a new image Scale, rotate & position imported images SUPERFX (optional) Best image to comic effects and true to image 8 auto styles, each with optional detail settings All have 4 CMYK halftone options All have 4 screen halftone options All have 4 line halftone options FX BUILDER From classic comic to Manga Each has 5 variations Each of those has 4 line options All have 4 CMYK halftone options All have 4 digital halftone options 10 LEGACY IMAGE FX FILTERS Automatic "Classic" style Adjustable Comic style Photo Adjustment filter Noir, Sinkcity, Poster, Moody, Rock & Hope Effects 374 AWESOME STICKERS INCLUDED Vast majority lovingly hand-drawn by Joanna Mulder! Paste PNG and JPG images as custom stickers Position, Mirror (flip), scale & rotate stickers Optional drop shadow and transparency 500+ additionally available 11 CAPTION TOOLS "Messy" option for drawn look; each is unique! Captions have small, medium & large fonts Customizable caption background colors Customizable caption text colors Curved pointers with hints 105 LAYOUTS INCLUDED Selectable aspect ratio (1:1, 3:2, 4:3 and 16:9) 15 Fun Photo Portrait Layouts 15 Classic Portrait Layouts 15 Classic Landscape Layouts 15 Vintage Portrait Layouts 15 Vintage Landscape Layouts 15 Modern Portrait Layouts 15 Modern Landscape Layouts BUILT-IN SHARING Twitter sharing Facebook sharing Instagram sharing Email JPG or PDF files Direct printing support 10 COMIC FONTS INCLUDED Fonts feature bold & international characters Title text tool in 6 colors and 3 sizes SAVING Save to photo library Save to editable** PDF files PDF files can be copied to your computer Open PDF files in any app that supports PDF Graphical project manager to save & restore projects EVEN MORE Set default font, font size, etc. Parental controls Tooltips Comprehensive online help and Quick Start Native Retina iPhone and iPad resolution SuperFX is available on devices with A12 and M1 and later processors as an in-app purchase with a free 2-week trial. Compared to our previous ComicBook! effects, SuperFX is a game-changer. It offers significant visual enhancements and improved resolution, and the SuperFX styles are fully automatic. They optionally have three different detail options, each with three different halftone types, including CMYK and an all-new line screen. Our SuperFX effects are high-definition and generated directly on the user's device, ensuring complete privacy and the ability to use them without an internet connection. At our core, we believe in preserving the original traits of a photo while adding cutting-edge effects. Unlike other generative AI, our models do not alter personalities or hallucinate objects. Additionally, we trained our models on ethically sourced and homemade datasets. *The one and only Joanna Mulder lovingly drew the vast majority of our 374 included stickers **PDF files are only editable in external applications such as Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape. We commit to continuously improving ComicBook! 2, and we encourage everyone to suggest ideas for future updates free of charge! Connect with us @3DTOPO on Twitter and Instagram! Rascal the cat images compliments of @rascal_wild Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScanSphere

This app combines document, object, and room scanning into a single, user-friendly tool. Easily convert papers to PDFs, create 3D models of objects, or capture 360° room blueprints with professional-grade results.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Create 3D object scans
  • Capture 3D room blueprints
  • User-friendly interface
  • Fast and efficient processing
  • High-quality results
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ScanSphere is the only app you will ever need for all your scanning-related needs. Whether it’s scanning documents and turning into pdf, or scanning real objects into 3D images, or capturing an entire room into a 360° 3D blueprint, this app will do it for you! Have you ever found yourself juggling multiple scanning apps, each with a different purpose? One for documents, one for objects, and another for capturing rooms? Well, ScanSphere is here for you! This Three-in-one scanning app is the only phone-scanner you'll ever need for all your scanning needs. Turn paper documents into high-quality pdf or perfectly capture a 3D object or a room with ease and speed. Why pay for a bunch of different apps when you can have one that does everything? ScanSphere is easy, efficient, and friendly to your wallet. THE ULTIMATE 3-IN-1 SCANNER ScanSphere isn’t just a scanner app for your phone, it’s your ultimate scanning companion who can turn anything into a perfect pdf or 3D image. Need a PDF scanner? Check. A 3D object scanner? Double-check. A 3D room scanner? You bet! This app combines all three functionalities, making it a must-have tool for anyone in need of a great scanning app for their iphone or iPad. KEY FEATURES ** Easy to Use With ScanSphere you’ll never have to struggle with complicated instructions and tricky settings. With this app, all you need to do is point your camera properly at whatever you want to capture, and the magic of the app will take care of the rest. No PhD in scanning required for you. ** Perfect Results Every Time ScanSphere will ensure top-notch results for any job you trust it for. Whether you are scanning a document for work, creating a 3D model of your latest DIY project, or capturing your living room for that big renovation, the results will be no less than remarkable. You’ll get professional-grade quality without much hassle. ** Fast and Efficient Time is precious, and we understand it perfectly; therefore, ScanSphere gets the job done quickly and efficiently, making the most of your device’s power. No more waiting around for long minutes while your app processes your scans. ** Works on Both iPhone and iPad Whether you’re an iPhone or iPad user, ScanSphere will be your friend nonetheless. It works seamlessly on both devices, ensuring you can scan and capture whatever you need, whenever you need it. WHY DO YOU NEED SCANSPHERE? For Everyone and Anyone: Imagine this: You are a student and you need to scan your handwritten notes into PDFs for your study group. With ScanSphere, you can do it in seconds. Also, if you are an artist or engineer and want to create digital copies of the 3D models of your work, you can always rely on our app. And if you are planning a big home renovation and need a 3D blueprint of your living room, ScanSphere is the tool you need! User-Friendly Interface: Your comfort is our top-priority, and we understand that no one wants to grapple with a complicated app when they need to do something quickly; so, we have ScanSphere’s user-friendly interface is straightforward and intuitive. You don’t need to be a tech-master to use it. Just point and scan! Save Money Why spend money on multiple apps when you can have one that does it all? ScanSphere is a cost-effective solution that saves you money while providing a fantastic experience and gets everything done perfectly. If you need seamless scanning, you should go with ScanSphere, you have all your scanning needs wrapped up in one neat package. So why wait? Download ScanSphere now and transform the way you scan. It’s your new best friend in the world of scanning documents, 3D objects, and rooms. Give ScanSphere a try, and see the difference! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.starhiveconcept.com/scansphere-privacy-policy-terms/

Screenshots

ComicBook!4 screens
ScanSphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanSphere at Free against ComicBook!'s $2.99. ScanSphere also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). ComicBook!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 109) and review sentiment (87% vs 75%). On rating, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ScanSphere is free to download; ComicBook! costs $2.99 up front. ComicBook! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ScanSphere sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ComicBook! against 4.9 for ScanSphere. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicBook! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of ComicBook!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of ScanSphere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, ScanSphere every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ComicBook! versus ScanSphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicBook!ScanSphere
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings)4.9 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better109
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB238 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer3DTOPO Inc.Starhive Concept Srl

Customer experience

ComicBook!

All ratings1,359 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,195 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative7.7%

ScanSphere

All ratings107 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

User reviews

ComicBook!

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ScanSphere

From 109 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Superb 3D scan results
  • 👍 Incredible room scanning accuracy
  • 👍 Great object scanning
  • 👍 Document scanning is fast and clear
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashed after update, lost scans
  • 🐛 Lifetime license not recognized on new iPhone
  • 🐛 Lifetime subscription not recognized on iPhone after iPad purchase
  • 🐛 Object scanning can be tedious
  • 🐛 Cannot rotate objects instead of iPad

Bugs and requests

ComicBook!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

ScanSphere

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Update killed existing room scans
  • Lifetime license lost on iPhone change
  • Lifetime subscription not recognized across devices
  • Billing issue during promotion (charged for lifetime)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add measurement after scanning an object
  • Add Persian language support
  • Add Traditional Chinese language support
  • Increase length, width, and height of scanned room/object
  • Make 2D scan size adjustable

In-app purchases

11 purchases

ComicBook!

Subscriptions1
  • SuperFX Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time10
  • Crash Pack$0.99
  • Kaboom Pack$0.99
  • Boom Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Bam Pack$0.99
  • Zlosh Pack$0.99
  • Splash Pack$0.99
  • Zzip Pack$0.99
  • Splat Pack$0.99
  • Cloud & Smoke$0.99
  • Puff Pack$0.99
6 purchases

ScanSphere

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access$19.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited access$29.99
  • Unlimited access$49.99

Questions

Is ComicBook! free?
ComicBook! costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ScanSphere free?
ScanSphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ComicBook! or ScanSphere?
ScanSphere is rated higher. ComicBook! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while ScanSphere averages 4.9 from 109 ratings.
Do ComicBook! or ScanSphere have ads?
Neither ComicBook! nor ScanSphere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicBook! or ScanSphere?
ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScanSphere every 2 days. Most recently, ComicBook! was updated on November 1, 2026 and ScanSphere on October 24, 2026.

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