# Speech Bubble vs Bubbled

The clearest difference is ads: Speech Bubble at none against Bubbled's shown. Speech Bubble also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Bubbled's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech Bubble sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Bubbled sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubbled holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 971 and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Speech Bubble's written reviews are positive against 79% of Bubbled's.

Speech Bubble ships an update every 4 months, Bubbled every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Bubble | Bubbled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (971 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubble-photo-captions/id630851451/reviews) | **[4.2 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbled-speech-bubble-maker/id1012824321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 971 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Jose Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/979417866) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubble-photo-captions/id630851451)

Add comic-style speech and thought bubbles to your photos. Customize text, fonts, colors, and bubble shapes. Easily share your creations with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add speech and thought bubbles to photos, Customize text, fonts, and colors, Multiple bubble styles (thought, cloud, block, shock), Pinch, drag, and rotate bubbles, Add multiple bubbles to group photos, Share to social media and messaging apps, Edit photos from gallery

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubble: Make Photo Captions | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bubble Comic Captions on Photo | $8.99 | per month |
| Speech Bubble Text Captions | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Text Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Bubble Styles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bubbles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Everything | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and simple
- 💡 Helpful for adding captions
- 🤩 Fun and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
- 🙄 Aggressive ads and pop-ups
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Inability to save or edit photos
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for bubbles
- Ability to resize and position bubbles
- Free version with no limitations
- Improved sharing and exporting capabilities


### Bubbled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbled-speech-bubble-maker/id1012824321)

Add speech bubbles and captions to your photos to create fun and expressive images. Choose from various bubble styles, colors, and fonts, or use the online gallery. Easily create photo collages for a comic book look and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Add speech bubbles and captions, 15 bubble styles, Customizable colors and fonts, Online photo gallery, Photo collage creation, Drag, rotate, and pinch controls, Share to social media

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubbled Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bubbled Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Bubbled Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Bubbled Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a beer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big support | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable speech bubbles
- 🎨 Variety of options
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited bubble options
- 🔒 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⚠️ Forced reviews to unlock features

**Reported bugs**

- Ads preventing app usage
- Inability to save or edit bubbles

**Requested features**

- More bubble shapes and styles
- Ability to flip or rotate bubbles
- Option to remove ads
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Bubble free?

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

### Is Bubbled free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speech Bubble or Bubbled?

Bubbled is rated higher. Speech Bubble averages 3.8 out of 5 from 971 ratings, while Bubbled averages 4.2 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Speech Bubble or Bubbled have ads?

Bubbled shows ads; Speech Bubble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Bubble or Bubbled?

Speech Bubble ships an update every 4 months, and Bubbled every 2 months. Most recently, Speech Bubble was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bubbled on September 18, 2026.

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