# Comic Book Studio vs GenToon

The clearest difference is rating: GenToon at 5.0 against Comic Book Studio's 4.2. Comic Book Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comic Book Studio sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and GenToon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GenToon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Book Studio | GenToon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-book-studio/id6761615125/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentoon-ai-comic-and-webtoon/id6769599044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [EVL PPY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814068885) | [Joong Hwi Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896671883) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### GenToon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentoon-ai-comic-and-webtoon/id6769599044)

Effortlessly create webtoons and comics with AI. Simply input your story idea, and the app generates panels with consistent characters and multiple art styles. Share your creations with a vibrant community of fellow artists and marketers.

**Highlights:** AI Webtoon Generator, Character Consistency, Multiple Art Styles, Character Market, Community Publishing, Vertical Scrolling Webtoons

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 프로 멤버쉽 | $49.99 | per month |
| 프리미엄 멤버쉽 | $229.99 | per month |
| 크레딧 600 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 선물 크레딧 600 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 크레딧 1,800 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 크레딧 선물 1,800 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 크레딧 3000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 선물 크레딧 3,000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 크레딧 6,000 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 크레딧 선물 6,000 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Book Studio free?

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

### Is GenToon free?

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

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

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

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

GenToon shows ads; Comic Book Studio does not.

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

Comic Book Studio ships an update weekly, and GenToon weekly. Most recently, Comic Book Studio was updated on October 31, 2026 and GenToon on October 31, 2026.

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