# Speech Bubble Maker vs Comic Cartoon Story Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Speech Bubble Maker at 4.3 against Comic Cartoon Story Maker's 3.7. Speech Bubble Maker also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 16%). Comic Cartoon Story Maker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Comic Cartoon Story Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speech Bubble Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 800 and 339 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Speech Bubble Maker's written reviews are positive against 16% of Comic Cartoon Story Maker's.

Speech Bubble Maker ships an update every 4 months, Comic Cartoon Story Maker monthly. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Bubble Maker | Comic Cartoon Story Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (800 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubble-maker-pic-talk/id821031284/reviews)** | [3.7 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-cartoon-story-maker/id1452771200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **800** | 339 |
| Positive reviews | **57.6% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 201 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Vineeta Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245614155) |

## 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


### Comic Cartoon Story Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-cartoon-story-maker/id1452771200)

Easily create comic strips, storyboards, comic books, and memes. Select characters, backgrounds, and speech bubbles to craft your visual stories. Share your creations on social media to entertain friends and showcase your imagination.

**Highlights:** Create comic strips, Design storyboards, Make comic books, Generate memes, Add speech bubbles, Select cartoon characters, Choose background images

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comic Story Maker Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Comic Story Maker Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Fun creative experience for comic making
- 📱 Works better on iPad/larger screens
- 🔄 Ability to import own characters (mentioned positively)
- ⚙️ Customizable text colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 💰 Misleading pricing model - free to download but requires paid subscription for basic features
- ❌ Limited character customization options
- 📝 Poor text editing - auto-capitalizes first letter of every word
- 🔒 Requires payment for features shown in marketing materials

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening or during comic creation
- Loading screen hangs indefinitely
- Images don't load on main screen
- Text cursor cannot be positioned within bubbles
- Auto-capitalization of first letter in every word

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom characters from scratch
- Support for multiple pages/longer comics (3+ pages)
- Larger text bubble space for more content
- Apple Pen support for drawing
- Adjustable font sizes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Bubble Maker free?

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

### Is Comic Cartoon Story Maker free?

Comic Cartoon Story Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speech Bubble Maker or Comic Cartoon Story Maker?

Speech Bubble Maker is rated higher. Speech Bubble Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 800 ratings, while Comic Cartoon Story Maker averages 3.7 from 339 ratings.

### Do Speech Bubble Maker or Comic Cartoon Story Maker have ads?

Both Speech Bubble Maker and Comic Cartoon Story Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Bubble Maker or Comic Cartoon Story Maker?

Speech Bubble Maker ships an update every 4 months, and Comic Cartoon Story Maker monthly. Most recently, Speech Bubble Maker was updated on September 20, 2026 and Comic Cartoon Story Maker on September 20, 2026.

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