Comparison

ImagineFX vs IAMAG Master Classes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Expert-led workshops
  • Artist interviews
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Community spotlights
  • Tool and software reviews
  • Curated artwork galleries
Features
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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/

About

IAMAG Master Classes

Access exclusive video content and live sessions from top artists to improve your skills in movie and game art. This platform helps artists advance their careers in the entertainment industry.

Highlights
  • 650+ hours of exclusive content
  • Weekly interactive live sessions
  • Content replay from top studios
  • Career advancement tools
  • Unlimited access across devices
  • Free trial available
Features
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IAMAG MASTER CLASSES is an Exclusive Resource for Movie & Game Artists to Enhance their Artwork Skills and Boost their Careers. Access more than 650+ hours of exclusive content, weekly interactive Live, and replay from the best studios and artists. Level up your art, skills and find the right mindset to boost up your career and become one of the best artists working for the entertainment industry. IAMAG Master Classes offers an auto-renewing Monthly and Yearly Subscription with a Free Trial. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. After the free trial, the subscription automatically renews at the monthly rate unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: Terms of Service: https://videos.iamag.co/pages/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://videos.iamag.co/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

ImagineFX4 screens
IAMAG Master Classes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IAMAG Master Classes at 100% against ImagineFX's 54%. IAMAG Master Classes also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). ImagineFX's advantage is ratings volume (627 vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ImagineFX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and IAMAG Master Classes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ImagineFX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ImagineFX has 627 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of ImagineFX's written reviews are positive against 100% of IAMAG Master Classes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImagineFX ships an update every 3 months, IAMAG Master Classes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ImagineFX versus IAMAG Master Classes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImagineFXIAMAG Master Classes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (627 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings627 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFuture Publishing Ltd.IAMAG INC.

Customer experience

ImagineFX

All ratings627 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative37.8%

IAMAG Master Classes

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

IAMAG Master Classes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

ImagineFX

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time7
  • ImagineFX Annual 2025$1.99
  • May 2012$7.99
  • August 2012$7.99
Show 4 more
  • October 2012$7.99
  • November 2012$7.99
  • The Digital Artist's Survival Guide$11.99
  • All ImagineFX back issues$79.99
12 purchases

IAMAG Master Classes

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription on iOs$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$24.901 Month
  • Annual Subscription$89.901 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly PREMIUM Access$199.991 Year
One-time8
  • Content Tier $7.99$7.99
  • Content Tier $12.99$12.99
  • Content Tier $24.99$24.99
Show 5 more
  • Content Tier $34.99$34.99
  • Content Tier $44.99$44.99
  • Content Tier $66.99$66.99
  • Content Tier $77.99$77.99
  • Content Tier $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is ImagineFX free?
ImagineFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IAMAG Master Classes free?
IAMAG Master Classes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ImagineFX or IAMAG Master Classes?
ImagineFX is rated higher. ImagineFX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while IAMAG Master Classes averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do ImagineFX or IAMAG Master Classes have ads?
Neither ImagineFX nor IAMAG Master Classes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImagineFX or IAMAG Master Classes?
ImagineFX ships an update every 3 months, and IAMAG Master Classes monthly. Most recently, ImagineFX was updated on September 29, 2026 and IAMAG Master Classes on June 11, 2026.

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