# VEX vs ComicKit

The clearest difference is monetization model: ComicKit at free with in-app purchases against VEX's subscription. ComicKit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). VEX's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VEX sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ComicKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VEX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicKit has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VEX ships an update every 6 months, ComicKit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VEX | ComicKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-ai-comic-maker-manga/id6757681579/reviews)** | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comickit-comic-maker-and-editor/id6776581124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 137 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orvin Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809450346) | [MIMANSHA MAYANKBHAI BRAHMBHATT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896021974) |

## What reviewers say

### VEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-ai-comic-maker-manga/id6757681579)

Transform your story ideas into professional-grade comics, manga, and manhwa with AI-powered tools. Create visually striking panels, develop consistent characters, and adapt art styles without needing drawing skills. Bring your imagination to life page by page.

**Highlights:** AI-powered comic generation, Automatic panel layout creation, Consistent character and scene generation, Multiple comic art styles (Manga, Manhwa, Western), Customizable characters and stories, Intuitive interface for beginners and pros

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| VEX Small IAP | $4.99 | one-time |
| VEX Medium IAP | $12.99 | one-time |
| VEX Diamond IAP | $39.99 | one-time |


### ComicKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comickit-comic-maker-and-editor/id6776581124)

Create professional-quality comics, manga, and graphic novels with an all-in-one studio. Design characters, add speech bubbles and sound effects, and export your creations in high resolution. No drawing skills are required, just your imagination.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop panel layouts, Customizable characters and poses, Speech bubbles and sound effects, Rich background library, Layer-based editing, Character and avatar creator, Multi-page story builder

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VEX free?

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

### Is ComicKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VEX or ComicKit?

VEX is rated higher. VEX averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ComicKit averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do VEX or ComicKit have ads?

Neither VEX nor ComicKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VEX or ComicKit?

VEX ships an update every 6 months, and ComicKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, VEX was updated on October 15, 2026 and ComicKit on October 14, 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.*