Comparison

ComicBook! vs Vidmin Video Compressor

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

Vidmin Video Compressor

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Vidmin Video Compressor Vidmin is a fast, powerful video compression app designed to reduce video file sizes while maintaining excellent visual quality. Import videos, fine-tune compression settings, preview the results, and export compressed videos through a clean and intuitive interface. Whether you're saving storage space, preparing videos for sharing, or organizing your media library, Vidmin gives you precise control over compression while keeping the process simple. Features • Compress videos while maintaining excellent visual quality • Batch process multiple videos in one session • Choose output resolution and compression quality • Support for H.264 and HEVC video codecs • Preserve HDR characteristics of the original video • Preserve the original video's frame rate • Preserve supported metadata, including recording location and camera/device information, when available in compatible MOV exports. • Preserve or remove audio during export • Preview estimated output file size before compressing • Save compressed videos directly to your Photos library • Fast, private, on-device video processing Private by Design Unlike online video compressors, Vidmin never uploads your videos to a remote server. Video processing and saving happen entirely on your device, keeping your videos private while providing fast performance without requiring an internet connection for video processing. Whether you're running out of storage, sharing videos with friends, or preparing files for upload, Vidmin helps you reduce video file sizes with just a few taps.

Screenshots

ComicBook!4 screens
Vidmin Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vidmin Video Compressor at Free against ComicBook!'s $2.99. Vidmin Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). ComicBook!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Vidmin Video Compressor is free to download; ComicBook! costs $2.99 up front. ComicBook! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Vidmin Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, Vidmin Video Compressor daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ComicBook! versus Vidmin Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicBook!Vidmin Video Compressor
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer3DTOPO Inc.James Tian

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

Vidmin Video Compressor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

Vidmin Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Buy Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is ComicBook! free?
ComicBook! costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Vidmin Video Compressor free?
Vidmin Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ComicBook! or Vidmin Video Compressor have ads?
Vidmin Video Compressor shows ads; ComicBook! does not.
Which is updated more often, ComicBook! or Vidmin Video Compressor?
ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vidmin Video Compressor daily. Most recently, ComicBook! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Vidmin Video Compressor on October 9, 2026.

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