# Comics AI vs DotShin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DotShin at 100% against Comics AI's 43%. DotShin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Comics AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (296 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comics AI sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and DotShin sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DotShin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comics AI has 296 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Comics AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of DotShin's.

Comics AI ships an update weekly, DotShin every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comics AI | DotShin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-ai/id6474035858/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotshin-ai-manga-comic-maker/id6760936744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **296** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stanislav Cekunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085076843) | [Saurabh Mahavarkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817000577) |

## What reviewers say

### Comics AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-ai/id6474035858)

This app empowers you to create unique comic strips and comic books with AI assistance or manual tools. Choose from diverse art styles, customize panels, add text, and export your work as a PDF. It's a comprehensive tool for digital comic creation.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted comic generation, Multiple comic art styles, Built-in drawing and sketch-to-image tools, Customizable panel layouts and text bubbles, Meme creation, Comic book PDF export, Creative filters and stickers

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 300 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for beginners
- 🎨 Great for generating images from sketches
- 🏆 Excellent page design
- 😍 Best app for generating comics
- ✨ Amazing app functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Cash grab / Pay to use
- ❌ Limited free uses
- 📉 AI ruins creativity
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 😩 Annoying AI generator limit

**Reported bugs**

- App not working at all
- New border system is a nightmare
- Older auto-select size was easier
- Not even working properly
- Can't even make a square

**Requested features**

- More free options or a one-time purchase option
- Allow for old way to be an option (auto-selected sizes)
- Option to turn on blood and related content (NSFW)
- More panel setups
- More filters like genre and page layout


### DotShin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotshin-ai-manga-comic-maker/id6760936744)

Transform photos into manga characters with AI, create your own comic series, and read thousands of AI-generated stories. No art skills required to bring your manga ideas to life.

**Highlights:** AI photo-to-manga converter, Multiple manga art styles, AI manga panel generation, Publish full comic chapters, Read AI-generated manga stories, Personalized recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus(Monthly) | $15.00 | per month |
| Pro(Monthly) | $30.00 | per month |
| Plus(Yearly) | $143.99 | per year |
| Pro(Yearly) | $314.99 | per year |
| Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $11.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comics AI free?

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

### Is DotShin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Comics AI or DotShin?

DotShin is rated higher. Comics AI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while DotShin averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Comics AI or DotShin have ads?

DotShin shows ads; Comics AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comics AI or DotShin?

Comics AI ships an update weekly, and DotShin every 11 days. Most recently, Comics AI was updated on October 27, 2026 and DotShin on October 24, 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.*