# Comic Draw by plasq vs Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

The clearest difference is rating: Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet at 4.7 against Comic Draw by plasq's 4.1. Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 751). Comic Draw by plasq's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comic Draw by plasq sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet has 3.8K ratings behind it against 751, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Comic Draw by plasq's written reviews are positive against 46% of Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Comic Draw by plasq ships an update every 2 months, Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Draw by plasq | Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-draw-by-plasq/id947061777/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropad-studio-drawing-tablet/id1181582576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 751 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 46.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 240 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [plasq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284959710) | [Astro HQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/934510729) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropad-studio-drawing-tablet/id1181582576)

Transform your iPad into a professional wireless drawing tablet for demanding creative work. Enjoy customizable workspaces, gesture shortcuts, and high-speed connectivity for efficient digital art creation on Mac and PC.

**Highlights:** Wireless or USB connectivity, Customizable gesture shortcuts, Keyboard support, Pressure curve customization, Second display functionality, Optimized for Apple Pencil

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Astropad Studio Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🚀 Fantastic drawing experience
- 🚀 Seamless integration with desktop apps
- 👍 Customizable shortcuts and gestures
- 👍 Pressure sensitivity and cursor preview

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance, especially over Wi-Fi
- 💡 Lacks dual-screen functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and disconnects
- Compatibility issues with certain apps
- Unresponsive or glitchy input

**Requested features**

- Ability to use iPad as a secondary display
- More affordable one-time purchase option
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Draw by plasq free?

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

### Is Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet free?

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Comic Draw by plasq or Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet?

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet is rated higher. Comic Draw by plasq averages 4.1 out of 5 from 751 ratings, while Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Comic Draw by plasq or Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet have ads?

Comic Draw by plasq shows ads; Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Draw by plasq or Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet?

Comic Draw by plasq ships an update every 2 months, and Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet every 3 months. Most recently, Comic Draw by plasq was updated on October 29, 2026 and Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet on October 29, 2026.

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