# Speech Bubbles Photo Editor vs PIP Magic

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PIP Magic at 1.8K against Speech Bubbles Photo Editor's 204. PIP Magic also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech Bubbles Photo Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and PIP Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PIP Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIP Magic has 1.8K ratings behind it against 204, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Speech Bubbles Photo Editor's written reviews are positive against 86% of PIP Magic's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Bubbles Photo Editor | PIP Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubbles-photo-editor/id590048663/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-magic-selfie-camera-app/id1096100255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 204 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Bubbles Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubbles-photo-editor/id590048663)

Easily add captions, speech bubbles, and thought bubbles to your photos. Customize text with various styles, fonts, and frames. Share your creations directly to social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Add and style text easily, Speech and thought bubbles, Multiple caption styles, 25 creative fonts, 6 free frame styles, Share to social networks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Wide variety of fonts and colors
- 💰 Free app with minimal ads
- ⚡ Fast and smooth performance
- 🎭 Multiple text bubble and speech bubble options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iPad app has missing buttons and UI elements
- ❓ Confusing navigation for finding speech bubbles
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔄 Text sometimes appears blurry after saving
- ⚠️ App crashes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Missing buttons on iPad (dome button in share section)
- Bottom buttons disappearing on iPad after update
- Text rendering blurry when saved to photos
- Frame option not working on iPhone 11 Pro
- App crashes on iOS 10.3.3

**Requested features**

- Ability to flip or rotate speech bubbles
- More bubble design styles and shapes
- More color options for bubbles
- Arrow drawing tool
- Better integration with camera roll editor


### PIP Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-magic-selfie-camera-app/id1096100255)

Create stunning photo collages and edit selfies with unique picture-in-picture effects. Choose from a vast library of frames and apply live filters directly from the camera or edit existing photos from your gallery. Share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-picture (PIP) frame effects, Live camera filters, Gallery photo editing, Separate foreground/background filters, Save and share to social media, Front and rear camera support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Upgrades + Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of creative effects
- 💡 Unique photo editing features
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 🖼️ Brings photos to life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing all frames on smaller devices
- 💸 Watermark placement interferes with photos
- 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes occasionally
- Paid features not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- More bottle and frame styles
- Ability to adjust background image clarity
- Option to remove watermark without subscription
- Improved compatibility across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Bubbles Photo Editor free?

Speech Bubbles Photo Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PIP Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speech Bubbles Photo Editor or PIP Magic?

PIP Magic is rated higher. Speech Bubbles Photo Editor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while PIP Magic averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Speech Bubbles Photo Editor or PIP Magic have ads?

Both Speech Bubbles Photo Editor and PIP Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Bubbles Photo Editor or PIP Magic?

Speech Bubbles Photo Editor ships an update every 2 months, and PIP Magic every 2 months. Most recently, Speech Bubbles Photo Editor was updated on October 29, 2026 and PIP Magic on October 26, 2026.

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