# Comic Life 3 vs LumaFusion

The clearest difference is price: Comic Life 3 at $4.99 against LumaFusion's $29.99. Comic Life 3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). LumaFusion's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (25K vs 239). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Comic Life 3 costs $4.99 and LumaFusion $29.99 up front. LumaFusion sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Comic Life 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

LumaFusion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LumaFusion has 25K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Comic Life 3's written reviews are positive against 62% of LumaFusion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Comic Life 3 ships an update every 2 months, LumaFusion monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Life 3 | LumaFusion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-life-3/id891378056/reviews) | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumafusion/id1062022008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 239 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 97 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [plasq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284959710) | [Luma Touch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/920136490) |

## What reviewers say

### Comic Life 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-life-3/id891378056)

Create dynamic photo comics with a powerful and easy-to-use app. Add photos, customize text and graphics, and share your creations. Features include a script editor, image filters, and numerous templates.

**Highlights:** Integrated Script Editor, Next-generation image filters, Instant Alpha tool, Customizable templates, Speech balloons and lettering, Multi-page comic support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Versatile for various purposes
- 🎨 Helpful for creating comics and graphics
- 👍 Great for students and educators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Unintuitive controls and menus
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and data loss
- Issues with placing and resizing elements
- Inconsistent behavior when adding or editing content
- Problems with syncing and opening projects across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved stability and reliability
- More customization options for text, layouts, and templates
- Ability to import and use custom fonts
- Better integration with cloud storage (e.g., iCloud, Dropbox)
- Streamlined export and sharing options


### LumaFusion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumafusion/id1062022008)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #116 Top Paid (US App Store)

This professional video editing app offers a fluid, intuitive touch-screen experience for storytellers. It provides advanced tools for multi-track editing, layered effects, color correction, and audio control, allowing users to create and share high-quality videos.

**Highlights:** Six video/audio/graphic tracks, Layered effects and color correction, Advanced audio control, Multilayer titles and text, Flexible aspect ratios and frame rates, External monitor preview, Speed ramping and enhanced keyframing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Creator Pass Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| FCPXML Export | $19.99 | one-time |
| Multicam Studio | $19.99 | one-time |
| Speed Ramping & Keyframing | $19.99 | one-time |
| CoreMelt PaintX Plug-In | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful mobile video editor
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast rendering and performance
- 🚀 Supports 4K and high-bitrate video
- 🚀 Extensive audio controls and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Export/rendering problems with longer videos
- 🐛 Audio sync issues
- 🐛 Glitches with certain file formats
- 🔒 Limited file management options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting longer videos
- Audio sync issues after editing
- Glitches with certain file formats
- Unreliable file management and media handling

**Requested features**

- Add speed ramping and curve-based speed adjustments
- Implement more advanced color grading features (e.g., color wheels, curves)
- Improve file management with folder support and better organization
- Add masking and rotoscoping tools
- Expand the number of video and audio tracks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Life 3 free?

Comic Life 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LumaFusion free?

LumaFusion costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Comic Life 3 or LumaFusion?

LumaFusion is rated higher. Comic Life 3 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while LumaFusion averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do Comic Life 3 or LumaFusion have ads?

Neither Comic Life 3 nor LumaFusion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Life 3 or LumaFusion?

Comic Life 3 ships an update every 2 months, and LumaFusion monthly. Most recently, Comic Life 3 was updated on October 19, 2026 and LumaFusion on October 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.*