# Manga vs Brushstroke

The clearest difference is rating: Brushstroke at 4.8 against Manga's 3.8. Brushstroke also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 12) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Manga's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manga sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Brushstroke sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brushstroke holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushstroke has 14K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Manga's written reviews are positive against 80% of Brushstroke's.

Manga ships an update every 2 months, Brushstroke monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga | Brushstroke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-camera/id557883632/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supersoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/367933957) | [Code Organa](https://appshunter.io/developer/363410063) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-camera/id557883632)

Transform your photos into comic book style images with a variety of frames. Easily apply effects before or after taking pictures and share your creations on social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Photo to comic conversion, Over 20 frame styles, Apply frames before or after shooting, Adjust photo brightness, Share to Twitter and Facebook, Save to photo library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 世界名作劇場あらいぐまラスカル | $1.99 | one-time |
| Additional Frames | $1.99 | one-time |
| 北斗の拳 | $1.99 | one-time |
| コブラ | $1.99 | one-time |
| 少年漫画風フレーム | $1.99 | one-time |
| MUCC オリジナルフレーム | $1.99 | one-time |
| スヌーピー | $1.99 | one-time |
| ちびまる子ちゃん | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative app
- 💡 Impressive manga-style effects
- 🚀 Works well for most users
- 😊 Enjoyable experience overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs for some users
- 🔒 Cannot access camera roll or front camera
- 🤔 Japanese text in frames can be confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when taking photos
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inability to save photos

**Requested features**

- Import photos from camera roll
- Use front-facing camera
- Add more frame options and customization
- Provide translations for Japanese text


### Brushstroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushstroke/id824421012)

Transform your photos and videos into stunning paintings with a single touch. Edit, personalize with a signature, and share your creations on social media. High-quality canvas prints of your artwork can also be ordered and delivered directly to your home.

**Highlights:** Photo to painting transformation, Video to painting transformation, Signature personalization, Social media sharing, Canvas print ordering, Multiple painting styles

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushstroke | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Brushstroke | $9.99 | per month |
| Brushstroke | $29.99 | per year |
| Brushstroke | $59.99 | per year |
| Illustration Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Paintings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $13.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $15.99 | one-time |
| Brushstroke | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Versatile painting effects
- 💡 Helpful for planning paintings
- 🖼️ Turns photos into paintings
- 🎨 Excellent for creating art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with saving/exporting images
- 🔍 Difficult to find/select photos
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🖼️ Printed results not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing certain photos
- Saved images disappear from camera roll
- Slider controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More painting/filter styles
- Ability to adjust brush size/strokes
- Better photo organization/search
- Improved printing quality/options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga free?

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

### Is Brushstroke free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manga or Brushstroke?

Brushstroke is rated higher. Manga averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Brushstroke averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Manga or Brushstroke have ads?

Neither Manga nor Brushstroke shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manga or Brushstroke?

Manga ships an update every 2 months, and Brushstroke monthly. Most recently, Manga was updated on October 12, 2026 and Brushstroke on October 17, 2026.

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