# Speech Bubble Maker vs Whiskers Comic Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Whiskers Comic Reader at 5.0 against Speech Bubble Maker's 4.3. Whiskers Comic Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Speech Bubble Maker's advantage is ratings volume (801 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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 Whiskers Comic Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whiskers Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Bubble Maker has 801 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speech Bubble Maker ships an update every 4 months, Whiskers Comic Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Bubble Maker | Whiskers Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-bubble-maker-pic-talk/id821031284/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiskers-comic-reader/id6796147054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **801** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 201 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Eduardo Bernal Zalazar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796147056) |

## 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


### Whiskers Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiskers-comic-reader/id6796147054)

Organize and read your digital comic collection with this app. It supports various file formats, offers an immersive reading experience with guided panel views, and allows for customization of navigation and display settings. Your comics and progress are stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Import CBZ, CBR, PDF comics, Organize comics in a library, Resume reading from last page, Guided View with panel detection, Panel Studio for box correction, Customizable navigation and dimming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Help Build Whiskers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Future Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Comic Hero | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Bubble Maker free?

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

### Is Whiskers Comic Reader free?

Whiskers Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speech Bubble Maker or Whiskers Comic Reader?

Whiskers Comic Reader is rated higher. Speech Bubble Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while Whiskers Comic Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Speech Bubble Maker or Whiskers Comic Reader have ads?

Speech Bubble Maker shows ads; Whiskers Comic Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Bubble Maker or Whiskers Comic Reader?

Speech Bubble Maker ships an update every 4 months, and Whiskers Comic Reader weekly. Most recently, Speech Bubble Maker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Whiskers Comic Reader 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.*