# Comics Studio vs Builda

The clearest difference is ads: Comics Studio at none against Builda's shown. Comics Studio also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comics Studio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Builda sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comics Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Builda fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comics Studio | Builda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (850 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builda-create-and-play-games/id1596868497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **850** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GreenShpits](https://appshunter.io/developer/335524002) | [Beijing Hortor Interactive Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563356470) |

## What reviewers say

### Comics Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-studio/id982443863)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| one month pro version subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 months pro version subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 months pro version subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 months pro version subscription | $9.99 | one-time |


### Builda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builda-create-and-play-games/id1596868497)

Create and play games directly on your phone without coding. Collaborate with friends, draw and animate characters, and explore a vast library of community-made games. Share your own unique creations with a global community of builders.

**Highlights:** Create games without coding, Collaborate with friends, Draw and animate characters, Remix games with level builder, Play community-made games, Share creations globally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.69 | per month |
| Quarterly | $7.69 | per 3 months |
| Pro - 1 Month Auto-renewal | $9.69 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 6 Sparks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35000 GCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Friend Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Friend Gift - Repay | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Sparks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 175000 GCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months Auto-renewal - Repay | $7.69 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months Friend Gift | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months Friend Gift - Repay | $7.99 | one-time |
| 68 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro - 1Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| 355000 GCoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 128 Sparks | $19.99 | one-time |
| 715000 GCoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months | $30.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months Friend Gift | $30.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months Friend Gift - Repay | $30.99 | one-time |
| 1800000 GCoins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3650000 GCoins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comics Studio free?

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

### Is Builda free?

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

### Do Comics Studio or Builda have ads?

Builda shows ads; Comics Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comics Studio or Builda?

Comics Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Builda fortnightly. Most recently, Comics Studio was updated on October 5, 2026 and Builda on October 18, 2026.

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