ImagineFX vs Imprint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ImagineFX
This app is a digital magazine for fantasy and sci-fi digital artists. It offers expert-led workshops, galleries, interviews with top illustrators, and reviews of creative tools. It's designed to inspire and guide both hobbyists and professionals in mastering digital art.
- Expert-led workshops
- Artist interviews
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Community spotlights
- Tool and software reviews
- Curated artwork galleries
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ImagineFX is the ultimate magazine for fantasy and sci-fi digital artists. Every issue features expert-led workshops, jaw-dropping galleries and insight from the world’s top illustrators and concept artists. What’s inside: - Step-by-step tutorials covering character design, environments and visual storytelling - Exclusive interviews with leading artists in film, games, and publishing - Community spotlights and curated artwork from around the globe - Reviews of essential tools, software and resources for digital creatives Whether you're a hobbyist or a pro, ImagineFX is your creative companion for mastering digital art. Join the community today! ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/
Imprint
This app offers bite-sized visual learning sessions on a wide range of topics, from psychology to finance. Master complex concepts quickly with elegant visuals and retain knowledge through daily quizzes. Save and review key insights in sessions lasting two minutes or less.
- Bite-sized visual learning
- Master essential topics
- Understand complex concepts
- Daily retention quizzes
- Save and review insights
- Short learning sessions
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Imprint is your visual guide to the world's most important knowledge. - Master essential topics in psychology, philosophy, history, finance, leadership, business, health, science, technology and more. - Understand complex concepts quickly, with elegant visuals that clarify key ideas and help you stay focused. - Take challenging daily quizzes that help you retain what you've learned. - Save and review the insights and visuals that matter most to you. - Complete a chapter in two minutes or less, in bite-sized sessions throughout your day. - Explore our rapidly expanding catalog, featuring: COURSES - Philosophy and the Meaning Life with Professor John Kaag - Finance and Investing: Essential Concepts for Wealth-Building - Interpersonal Dynamics: The Psychology of Human Relationships - Principles of Productivity: Skills and Strategies for Getting Things Done QUICK READS - The Freudian Mind: Id, Ego, Superego - mRNA Vaccines and the Future of Immunity - The Imprint Guide to Gerrymandering VISUAL GUIDES TO BESTSELLING BOOKS - Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari - Atomic Habits by James Clear - The Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market by Matthew Kratter ...and much more! -- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Imprint offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription and an auto-renewing monthly subscription which allows you full access to all of the content in our catalog for as long as you maintain an active subscription. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes account at the time of initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period end date, and the cost of the renewal will be listed. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Read more about our Privacy Policy here: https://bit.ly/2UzFLvt Read more about our Terms of Service here: https://bit.ly/2Jc1rZm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ImagineFX at free with in-app purchases against Imprint's subscription. ImagineFX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 38%). Imprint's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (58K vs 627). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ImagineFX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Imprint sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Imprint holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Imprint has 58K ratings behind it against 627, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of ImagineFX's written reviews are positive against 38% of Imprint's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ImagineFX ships an update every 3 months, Imprint every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ImagineFX | Imprint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (627 ratings) | 4.8 (58K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews — better | 38.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 627 | 58K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #7 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Future plc | Polywise, Inc. |
Customer experience
ImagineFX
Imprint
User reviews
ImagineFX
From 627 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Inspiring content and great resources for artists
- 👍 Useful video tutorials and links
- 💻 Convenient digital format
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Slow page loading and rendering
- 💸 Expensive digital subscription
- 🤔 Confusing purchase and restoration process
- 🔍 Difficulty browsing and finding content
Imprint
From 58K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient learning
- 👍 Visually engaging
- 💡 Bite-sized content
- 🚀 Quick to use
- 👍 Great for visual learners
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 💰 Limited content for high price
- 🚫 Paywall restricts access
Bugs and requests
ImagineFX
Reported bugs
3 issues- Issues not displaying properly offline
- Purchased content disappearing or not accessible
- Inconsistent behavior when restoring purchases
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to access CD/digital content included with print subscription
- Improved offline support and caching
- Bookmarking, highlighting, and annotation tools
- Better organization and navigation of back issues
- Cross-device syncing of purchases and library
Imprint
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent load times
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unfinished or incomplete courses
Requested features
5 requests- Sync progress across devices
- Dark mode option
- More diverse content topics
- Ability to download content offline
- Better organization of saved content
In-app purchases
ImagineFX
- 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription1 Month trial$19.993 Months
- 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$31.996 Months
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- 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year
- ImagineFX Annual 2025$1.99
- May 2012$7.99
- August 2012$7.99
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- October 2012$7.99
- November 2012$7.99
- The Digital Artist's Survival Guide$11.99
- All ImagineFX back issues$79.99
Imprint
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$10.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription4 variants$15.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Imprint premium$29.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- Discount yearly (7 day trial)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Discounted yearly (no trial)$69.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial3 variants$74.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription (Discount)7 Days trial$99.991 Year









