# Aftercut vs Comic Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aftercut at 92% against Comic Cam's 0%. Aftercut also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). Comic Cam's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Comic Cam is free to download; Aftercut costs $2.99 up front. Comic Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Aftercut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aftercut ships an update every 2 months, Comic Cam every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aftercut | Comic Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftercut/id944644383/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **202** | — |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) | [Aleksandar Mlazev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093798140) |

## What reviewers say

### Aftercut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftercut/id944644383)

Easily cut out objects from photos and composite them with new backgrounds. Apply a wide range of unique filters and effects to your images in seconds. Supports transparent PNGs for advanced editing.

**Highlights:** 7 cut out tools (manual & smart selection), 40+ filters & 300+ predefined effects, 21 blend modes, 7 selection adjustment tools, Transparent PNG support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- ✂️ Excellent background removal and image cutout capabilities
- 🎨 Extensive filters and special effects
- 💰 No subscription required, one-time purchase
- ⚡ Fast and efficient processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues on some devices
- 📐 Limited to portrait orientation (iPhone only, no iPad landscape)
- 🖌️ Lacks manual eraser and fine-tuning tools
- 💾 Image compression reduces quality on save
- 🔧 Limited customization for selection refinement

**Reported bugs**

- App incompatible with latest iOS versions (iOS 14+)
- Custom fonts not visible or usable after iOS updates
- Unable to import photos from library on some devices
- Position and scale changes lost when pasting cutouts
- Saved images not appearing in photo library

**Requested features**

- iPad landscape orientation support
- Higher resolution export (beyond 4096x4096 pixels)
- Manual eraser and rubber tool for precise editing
- Feathering and edge refinement controls
- Clipping masks with geometric shapes


### Comic Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-cam-comicmanga-camera/id1498795868)

Apply unique comic book drawing effects to your photos in real-time. This app allows you to capture and save images, with options for split-screen effects and zoom. It supports both front and back cameras for selfies and various orientations.

**Highlights:** Real-time comic book effects, Save and preview photos, Split-screen effect, Front and back camera support, Zoom in/out, Portrait and landscape modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comic Cam Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Comic Cam yearly subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Comic Cam Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aftercut free?

Aftercut costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Comic Cam free?

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

### Do Aftercut or Comic Cam have ads?

Neither Aftercut nor Comic Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aftercut or Comic Cam?

Aftercut ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Cam every 14 months. Most recently, Aftercut was updated on June 26, 2026 and Comic Cam on October 13, 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.*