# ComicBook! vs Comic Life 3

The clearest difference is rating: ComicBook! at 4.8 against Comic Life 3's 4.3. ComicBook! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 64%). Comic Life 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ComicBook! costs $2.99 and Comic Life 3 $4.99 up front. ComicBook! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Comic Life 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ComicBook! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicBook! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 239, 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 64% of Comic Life 3's.

ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, Comic Life 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicBook! | Comic Life 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicbook/id436114747/reviews)** | [4.3 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-life-3/id891378056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 239 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 203 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3DTOPO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306248371) | [plasq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284959710) |

## 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


### Comic Life 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-life-3/id891378056)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create dynamic photo comics with a powerful and easy-to-use app. Add photos, customize text and graphics, and share your creations. Features include a script editor, image filters, and numerous templates.

**Highlights:** Integrated Script Editor, Next-generation image filters, Instant Alpha tool, Customizable templates, Speech balloons and lettering, Multi-page comic support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Versatile for various purposes
- 🎨 Helpful for creating comics and graphics
- 👍 Great for students and educators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Unintuitive controls and menus
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and data loss
- Issues with placing and resizing elements
- Inconsistent behavior when adding or editing content
- Problems with syncing and opening projects across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved stability and reliability
- More customization options for text, layouts, and templates
- Ability to import and use custom fonts
- Better integration with cloud storage (e.g., iCloud, Dropbox)
- Streamlined export and sharing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicBook! free?

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

### Is Comic Life 3 free?

Comic Life 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ComicBook! or Comic Life 3?

ComicBook! is rated higher. ComicBook! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Comic Life 3 averages 4.3 from 239 ratings.

### Do ComicBook! or Comic Life 3 have ads?

Neither ComicBook! nor Comic Life 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicBook! or Comic Life 3?

ComicBook! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Comic Life 3 every 2 months. Most recently, ComicBook! was updated on September 29, 2026 and Comic Life 3 on September 28, 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.*