# Animatoon vs Comic Draw by plasq

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Draw by plasq at 4.2 against Animatoon's 3.1. Comic Draw by plasq also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 43%). Animatoon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animatoon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Comic Draw by plasq sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comic Draw by plasq holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 400 and 686 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Animatoon's written reviews are positive against 68% of Comic Draw by plasq's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animatoon | Comic Draw by plasq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animatoon/id930439946/reviews) | **[4.2 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-draw-by-plasq/id947061777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 400 | **686** |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 294 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) | [plasq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284959710) |

## What reviewers say

### Animatoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animatoon/id930439946)

Create and animate 3D voxel characters with an intuitive workflow. Model characters, pose them with keyframes and onion skinning, and export animations for use in other 3D software. Includes a built-in renderer and a library of animations and models.

**Highlights:** Voxel character modeling, Keyframe animation with onion skinning, Reusable animation clips, Built-in renderer with soft shadows and HDR lighting, Export to GLTF and FBX, Import VOX files from Magicavoxel, Gesture-driven controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount to Unlock Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple animation tools
- 💡 Helpful tutorial

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Limited free character options
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty posing characters
- Animations not saving properly
- Frequent freezing issues

**Requested features**

- More free character models
- Ability to import custom models
- Expanded animation tools
- Better camera controls


### Comic Draw by plasq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-draw-by-plasq/id947061777)

Create and view comics on your iPad with a comprehensive set of tools. Features include brushes, fonts, layers, and perspective guides. An in-app purchase unlocks full editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Comic creation and viewing, 34 bundled brushes, 130+ bundled comic fonts, Layer support, Perspective guides, Comic lettering tools, In-app purchase for full editing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Full App | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful comic creation tool
- 👍 Streamlined workflow from script to final comic
- 🎨 Great drawing tools and brushes
- 💡 Useful perspective guides
- 📝 Integrated script writing feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall, free trial too short
- 💤 Unintuitive UI and learning curve
- 🎨 Limited customization options for brushes and tools
- 🔍 Difficult to import/export files to/from other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Brush freehand tool not working with Apple Pencil
- Layers getting misaligned when using undo
- Crashes when trying to drag and zoom images
- Saved comics disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export PSD files
- More keyboard shortcuts and power user features
- Improved color picker with RGB/CMYK/Hex support
- Ability to work on double-page spreads
- Masking/clipping tools for panels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animatoon free?

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

### Is Comic Draw by plasq free?

Comic Draw by plasq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Animatoon or Comic Draw by plasq?

Comic Draw by plasq is rated higher. Animatoon averages 3.1 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while Comic Draw by plasq averages 4.2 from 686 ratings.

### Do Animatoon or Comic Draw by plasq have ads?

Comic Draw by plasq shows ads; Animatoon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Animatoon or Comic Draw by plasq?

Animatoon ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Draw by plasq every 2 months. Most recently, Animatoon was updated on September 19, 2026 and Comic Draw by plasq on September 22, 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.*