# Abstractor vs Real Halftone 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Real Halftone 2 at none against Abstractor's 3. Real Halftone 2 also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 7). Abstractor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Abstractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Real Halftone 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Abstractor against 4.9 for Real Halftone 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 22 respectively.

Abstractor ships an update every 5 days, Real Halftone 2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abstractor | Real Halftone 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281/reviews)** | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-halftone-2/id1632423711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [superdiagonal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588227283) | [Tomoki Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/323485927) |

## What reviewers say

### Abstractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281)

This drawing app uses generative magic and dynamic flow brushes to create unique, animated artwork. Explore infinite possibilities with brushes that respond to your gestures, imported images, and algorithmic patterns.

**Highlights:** Generative flow brushes, Image-driven velocity maps, Algorithmic particle behavior, Color shifting based on stroke, Layer support, Color source layers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access · 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium · 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| All-Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### Real Halftone 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-halftone-2/id1632423711)

This app generates halftone dots for photomechanical printing. Users can select dot shapes and adjust CMYK color screen angles to create unique halftone photographs, faithfully reproducing moiré patterns.

**Highlights:** Generates halftone dots, Adjustable CMYK color screen angles, Faithful moiré pattern reproduction, Selectable dot shapes, Adjust CMY gray replacement with black

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abstractor free?

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

### Is Real Halftone 2 free?

Real Halftone 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Abstractor or Real Halftone 2?

Abstractor is rated higher. Abstractor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Real Halftone 2 averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Abstractor or Real Halftone 2 have ads?

Neither Abstractor nor Real Halftone 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Abstractor or Real Halftone 2?

Abstractor ships an update every 5 days, and Real Halftone 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Abstractor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Real Halftone 2 on October 24, 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.*