# Speech Bubble Maker vs POSE

The clearest difference is monetization model: POSE at free with in-app purchases against Speech Bubble Maker's subscription. POSE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Speech Bubble Maker's advantage is ratings volume (801 vs 29). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 POSE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

POSE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Bubble Maker has 801 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Speech Bubble Maker's written reviews are positive against 79% of POSE's.

Speech Bubble Maker ships an update every 4 months, POSE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Bubble Maker | POSE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubble-maker-pic-talk/id821031284/reviews) | **[4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pose-talking-pictures/id1464531679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **801** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 201 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [FOUR THE GOOD LIFE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450954476) |

## 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


### POSE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pose-talking-pictures/id1464531679)

Bring still images to life by making them talk with recorded messages or pre-set voice lines. Add fun stickers, filters, and voice effects to create animated videos for social media, memes, or personalized greetings. Unlock unlimited creations with a PRO upgrade.

**Highlights:** Make pictures talk with recorded messages, Use pre-recorded voice lines, Add stickers, filters, and voice effects, Create animated videos, Share creations on social media, Personalize greetings and memes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| POSE: Pro Version (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| POSE: Pro Version (1 Year) | $4.99 | per year |
| POSE: Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Bubble Maker free?

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

### Is POSE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speech Bubble Maker or POSE?

POSE is rated higher. Speech Bubble Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while POSE averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Speech Bubble Maker or POSE have ads?

Speech Bubble Maker shows ads; POSE does not.

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

Speech Bubble Maker ships an update every 4 months, and POSE every 2 months. Most recently, Speech Bubble Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and POSE on October 15, 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.*