# Speech Bubble Maker vs Reverse video

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reverse video at none against Speech Bubble Maker's 11. Reverse video also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Speech Bubble Maker's advantage is ratings volume (800 vs 28) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech Bubble Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Reverse video asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Speech Bubble Maker against 4.3 for Reverse video. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Bubble Maker has 800 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Speech Bubble Maker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Reverse video's.

Speech Bubble Maker ships an update every 4 months, Reverse video every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Bubble Maker | Reverse video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (800 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubble-maker-pic-talk/id821031284/reviews)** | [4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-video-add-caption/id1107211243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **800** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **57.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 201 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Softnoesis](https://appshunter.io/developer/981506496) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Bubble Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubble-maker-pic-talk/id821031284)

Transform your photos into engaging stories by adding custom speech and thought bubbles. Express creativity with a variety of fonts, colors, and bubble styles. Easily edit and share your comic-style creations.

**Highlights:** Comic-style captions, Customizable speech bubbles, Multiple bubbles for group photos, Easy drag and rotate editing, High-resolution image support, Seamless sharing to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All 1 Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic Talk 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock All 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bubbles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Text Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Bubble Styles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Everything | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Fun for adding speech bubbles
- 💡 Great for making memes
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 📢 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes occasionally

**Reported bugs**

- Bubble placement and orientation issues
- Crashes when trying to share edited images
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More speech bubble styles and orientations
- Ability to adjust bubble size and position
- Additional font and color options
- Save and share functionality without limitations


### Reverse video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-video-add-caption/id1107211243)

This app allows you to play videos backward, creating a magical effect without sound. You can easily reverse any video, save it, or share it with friends. Additionally, it offers the ability to add captions with customizable text colors.

**Highlights:** Reverse video playback, Add text captions, Customizable text colors, Save favorite colors, Quick video processing, Share videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Bubble Maker free?

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

### Is Reverse video free?

Reverse video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Speech Bubble Maker or Reverse video?

Speech Bubble Maker is rated higher. Speech Bubble Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 800 ratings, while Reverse video averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do Speech Bubble Maker or Reverse video have ads?

Both Speech Bubble Maker and Reverse video show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Bubble Maker or Reverse video?

Speech Bubble Maker ships an update every 4 months, and Reverse video every 12 months. Most recently, Speech Bubble Maker was updated on September 20, 2026 and Reverse video on September 21, 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.*