ImagineFX vs Draw Gestures
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/
Draw Gestures
Master figure and gesture drawing with timed pose practice. This app offers a smooth drawing experience with pressure sensitivity and tracks your progress. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
- Timed pose practice
- Smooth, responsive drawing engine
- Pressure sensitivity support
- Practice tracking and history
- Relaxed mode for untimed drawing
- Cloud library for reference import
- Customizable timers
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Draw Gestures is a timed pose reference app for gesture and figure drawing practice. Pick a pose, set a timer, and quick sketch like you would in a real life drawing class. For beginners learning figure drawing and for illustrators, animators and concept artists who want a structured daily warmup. How it works 1. Choose your reference - figure drawing poses, animals, faces, hands, or your own photos 2. Set your timer - 30 seconds to 10 minutes per pose 3. Draw and improve - track your gesture drawing progress over time Practice 15 minutes a day to build confidence, speed and flow in your figure drawing. Included for everyone - Timed gesture drawing sessions with a built-in drawing timer - Built-in pose reference library, plus your own photos and files - Draw straight onto the reference image, with tracing mode included - A real sketch canvas with brushes, layers, eraser and undo - Grid overlay for proportions and line of action - Streaks, practice heatmap and full session history - Daily practice reminders to build a drawing habit - Sessions run up to 30 minutes with up to 20 reference images Draw Gestures Pro - Unlimited reference images and practice libraries - Unlimited session length - Cloud reference libraries from Pinterest, Google Drive and Dropbox - Classroom mode to simulate art school life drawing sessions - Quantity mode and custom intervals - Relaxed mode to practice with no timer pressure - Side-by-side and floating reference layouts - Left-hand mode - Shuffle your pose reference order - Export without a watermark - Import your own paper textures Built for artists who practice - Art students studying anatomy and figure drawing - Illustrators and concept artists warming up - Animators practicing gesture, movement and action poses - Character designers studying poses and silhouettes - Anyone doing daily croquis or 30-second gesture drills Made for iPad and Apple Pencil Pressure and tilt support, a stylus-only drawing option so your palm never leaves a mark, and a full-screen canvas for life drawing practice anywhere. Your pose reference, your pace, your practice. drawgestures.com Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://drawgestures.com/terms Privacy: https://drawgestures.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ImagineFX at 4.6 against Draw Gestures's 4.0. ImagineFX also leads on ratings volume (626 vs 45) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Draw Gestures's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 54%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Draw Gestures sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ImagineFX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ImagineFX has 626 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of ImagineFX's written reviews are positive against 64% of Draw Gestures'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, Draw Gestures weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ImagineFX | Draw Gestures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (626 ratings) — better | 4.0 (45 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | 63.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 626 — better | 45 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Future plc | Avinash Kumawat |
Customer experience
ImagineFX
Draw Gestures
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
Draw Gestures
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Draw Gestures
- Pro$1.991 Month
- Starter$1.991 Month
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$49.99








