# Comic Draw by plasq vs Animation Maker Kids

The clearest difference is ads: Animation Maker Kids at none against Comic Draw by plasq's shown. Animation Maker Kids also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Comic Draw by plasq's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 30 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comic Draw by plasq sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Animation Maker Kids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Comic Draw by plasq against 4.2 for Animation Maker Kids. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 755 and 903 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Comic Draw by plasq's written reviews are positive against 56% of Animation Maker Kids's.

Comic Draw by plasq ships an update every 2 months, Animation Maker Kids every 30 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Draw by plasq | Animation Maker Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (755 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-draw-by-plasq/id947061777/reviews) | **[4.2 (903 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-maker-kids/id1557178263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 755 | **903** |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [plasq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284959710) | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) |

## 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


### Animation Maker Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-maker-kids/id1557178263)

Create 2D animations with simple drawing tools and traditional animation features. This app offers a user-friendly interface with a tutorial to help young users master animation techniques. Save and share your creations as MP4 files, and even sync them with imported audio.

**Highlights:** Draw with fingers or Apple Pencil, Traditional animation tools (onion skin, frame controls), Export as MP4, Import and sync audio, Thumbnail viewer for frame adjustment, Bundled library of example animations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and creative
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good for beginners
- ⭐ Satisfying animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium features
- 🔒 Limited free features
- ⏱️ Animations play too fast
- 🐛 Deletes progress/animations

**Reported bugs**

- Animations randomly deleted
- App crashes when switching between projects

**Requested features**

- More drawing tools
- Ability to adjust animation speed
- Unlimited free frames
- Save/export animations for free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Draw by plasq free?

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

### Is Animation Maker Kids free?

Animation Maker Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Comic Draw by plasq or Animation Maker Kids?

Animation Maker Kids is rated higher. Comic Draw by plasq averages 4.1 out of 5 from 755 ratings, while Animation Maker Kids averages 4.2 from 903 ratings.

### Do Comic Draw by plasq or Animation Maker Kids have ads?

Comic Draw by plasq shows ads; Animation Maker Kids does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Draw by plasq or Animation Maker Kids?

Comic Draw by plasq ships an update every 2 months, and Animation Maker Kids every 30 months. Most recently, Comic Draw by plasq was updated on November 11, 2026 and Animation Maker Kids on November 11, 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.*