# SplashInk vs Comic Book Studio

The clearest difference is rating: SplashInk at 5.0 against Comic Book Studio's 4.2. SplashInk also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Comic Book Studio's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SplashInk sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Comic Book Studio sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SplashInk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SplashInk's written reviews are positive against 75% of Comic Book Studio's.

SplashInk ships an update every 5 days, Comic Book Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplashInk | Comic Book Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashink-comic-maker-and-manga/id6761471469/reviews)** | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-book-studio/id6761615125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lumo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851857520) | [EVL PPY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814068885) |

## What reviewers say

### SplashInk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashink-comic-maker-and-manga/id6761471469)

Transform yourself and your ideas into unique comic books, manga, and collectible figures using AI. Upload your photo to become the main character or choose from ready-made heroes. Explore multiple art styles for personalized creations.

**Highlights:** AI-powered comic and manga generation, Transform photos into characters, Multiple art styles (comic, manga, cartoon, sketch), Create custom collectible figures, Choose from ready-made heroes, Fast and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.49 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.49 | one-time |
| Welcome offer | $1.49 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $4.49 | one-time |
| 600 coins | $7.49 | one-time |


### Comic Book Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-book-studio/id6761615125)

Easily create manga, manhwa, and webtoons with AI-powered tools. Generate comic panels from your story synopsis, customize characters, and choose from various art styles and layouts. Perfect for aspiring creators without drawing skills.

**Highlights:** AI comic panel generation, Customizable characters and poses, Multiple art styles, Webtoon and classic comic layouts, Multi-language support, Quick and Creator modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CBS Pro - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| CBS Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Comic Unlock - 4 Pages | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50% off - 8 pages | $2.49 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 6 Pages | $2.99 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 8 Pages | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50% off - 14 pages | $4.19 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 9 Pages | $4.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 10 Pages | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50% off - 18 pages | $5.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 11 Pages | $5.49 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 12 Pages | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50% off - 20 pages | $6.19 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 13 Pages | $6.49 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 14 Pages | $6.99 | one-time |
| Comic Unlock - 20 Pages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Creator Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplashInk free?

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

### Is Comic Book Studio free?

Comic Book Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SplashInk or Comic Book Studio?

SplashInk is rated higher. SplashInk averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Comic Book Studio averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do SplashInk or Comic Book Studio have ads?

Neither SplashInk nor Comic Book Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SplashInk or Comic Book Studio?

SplashInk ships an update every 5 days, and Comic Book Studio weekly. Most recently, SplashInk was updated on October 1, 2026 and Comic Book Studio on October 25, 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.*