# Speech Bubbles Photo Editor vs Comic Caption Meme Maker

The clearest difference is price: Speech Bubbles Photo Editor at Free against Comic Caption Meme Maker's $4.99. Comic Caption Meme Maker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Speech Bubbles Photo Editor is free to download; Comic Caption Meme Maker costs $4.99 up front. Speech Bubbles Photo Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Comic Caption Meme Maker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comic Caption Meme Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 178 and 452 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Speech Bubbles Photo Editor's written reviews are positive against 81% of Comic Caption Meme Maker's.

Speech Bubbles Photo Editor ships an update every 2 months, Comic Caption Meme Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Bubbles Photo Editor | Comic Caption Meme Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubbles-photo-editor/id590048663/reviews) | **[4.8 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-caption-meme-maker/id641361892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 178 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) | [Push the Edge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/641361895) |

## 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


### Comic Caption Meme Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-caption-meme-maker/id641361892)

Transform your photos into authentic-looking comic strips. Add word balloons, stickers, and filters to create hilarious or clever visual stories. An intuitive interface makes professional-style comic creation quick and easy.

**Highlights:** Authentic comic book look, 11 types of word balloons, 88 unique comic book fonts, Over 1,000 stickers, Over 30 comic filters, Intuitive step-by-step interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium Font Sets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium Fonts | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🤩 Lots of fun features
- 💯 Great for creating comics and memes
- 🎨 Flexible customization options
- 🚀 Works well and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📦 Limited control over text and bubble sizing
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔄 Inconsistent rotation and layout issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find certain tools

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos
- Fonts disappearing after updates
- Cropping tool not working as expected
- Stickers and filters not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to copy and paste text
- Improve text wrapping and bubble resizing
- Provide more font and sticker options
- Implement cloud sync and project management
- Add support for multiple images per panel


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Bubbles Photo Editor free?

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

### Is Comic Caption Meme Maker free?

Comic Caption Meme Maker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Speech Bubbles Photo Editor or Comic Caption Meme Maker?

Comic Caption Meme Maker is rated higher. Speech Bubbles Photo Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Comic Caption Meme Maker averages 4.8 from 452 ratings.

### Do Speech Bubbles Photo Editor or Comic Caption Meme Maker have ads?

Speech Bubbles Photo Editor shows ads; Comic Caption Meme Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Bubbles Photo Editor or Comic Caption Meme Maker?

Speech Bubbles Photo Editor ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Caption Meme Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speech Bubbles Photo Editor was updated on October 11, 2026 and Comic Caption Meme Maker on October 12, 2026.

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