# Comic Draw by plasq vs Artist Lightbox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artist Lightbox at none against Comic Draw by plasq's 3. Artist Lightbox also leads on ads (none vs shown). Comic Draw by plasq's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (754 vs 13). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comic Draw by plasq sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Artist Lightbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Comic Draw by plasq holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Draw by plasq has 754 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Comic Draw by plasq's written reviews are positive against 50% of Artist Lightbox's.

Comic Draw by plasq ships an update every 2 months, Artist Lightbox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Draw by plasq | Artist Lightbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (754 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-draw-by-plasq/id947061777/reviews)** | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artist-lightbox/id1493354330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **754** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 240 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [plasq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284959710) | [Hayden Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381145383) |

## 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


### Artist Lightbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artist-lightbox/id1493354330)

Transform your device into a digital lightbox for tracing and transferring images. Adjust image contrast and saturation, lock your image in place, and use any photo from your camera roll. The app offers biometric security and a togglable toolbar for a seamless tracing experience.

**Highlights:** Image adjustments (contrast, saturation), Lock image during tracing, Biometric security, Togglable toolbar, Image rotation, Use camera roll images

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Draw by plasq free?

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

### Is Artist Lightbox free?

Artist Lightbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Comic Draw by plasq is rated higher. Comic Draw by plasq averages 4.1 out of 5 from 754 ratings, while Artist Lightbox averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Comic Draw by plasq or Artist Lightbox have ads?

Comic Draw by plasq shows ads; Artist Lightbox does not.

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

Comic Draw by plasq ships an update every 2 months, and Artist Lightbox every 3 months. Most recently, Comic Draw by plasq was updated on November 6, 2026 and Artist Lightbox on November 3, 2026.

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