Comparison

ImagineFX vs Head Study

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

Head Study

This app provides artists with a 3D reference for understanding human anatomy and facial forms. It features simplified planes, a skull model, and adjustable lighting to aid in portraiture studies. Enhance your knowledge of the human form by exploring what lies beneath the surface.

Highlights
  • Simplified planes of the head model
  • Anatomically correct male skull model
  • 360-degree 3D model manipulation
  • Adjustable lighting
  • Switchable anatomical views
  • Informational overlay with structural insights
Features
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Artists have always needed a quick and easy reference to help them understand the anatomy & forms of their portrait models. The Head Study App, is that resource. These portrait models were created to make the study of portraiture easier, but also to enhance your knowledge of the human form. The appearance of the face can be understood best by studying what is underneath the surface. The simplified planar head and the skull in this app are made with the same proportion to make this comparison as clear as possible. FEATURES: + Simplified “planes of the head” model + Anatomically correct male skull model + Tumble and zoom the 3D model from 360 degrees + Adjust the position & strength of multiple lighting situations + Switch between simplified planes, skull, and muscular views + Toggle an informational overlay indicating, key structural features, or anatomical insights + Adjustable background value This app was developed to go along with the lessons on my Patreon page. If you have interest in learning to draw and paint portraits better you can find all of my lessons at: patreon.com/StephenBaumanArtwork Any questions? Contact us at: stephenbaumanartwork@gmail.com

Screenshots

ImagineFX4 screens
Head Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ImagineFX at Free against Head Study's $7.99. ImagineFX also leads on ratings volume (627 vs 34) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Head Study's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 54%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On update cadence, 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

ImagineFX is free to download; Head Study costs $7.99 up front. ImagineFX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Head Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Head Study holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ImagineFX has 627 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of ImagineFX's written reviews are positive against 78% of Head Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ImagineFX versus Head Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImagineFXHead Study
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (627 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings627 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
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 MB342 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFuture Publishing Ltd.Stephen Bauman Artwork

Customer experience

ImagineFX

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

Head Study

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative14.8%

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

Head Study

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
Show 1 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Head Study

One-time1
  • Female Planes + Skull$4.99

Questions

Is ImagineFX free?
ImagineFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Head Study free?
Head Study costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ImagineFX or Head Study?
Head Study is rated higher. ImagineFX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while Head Study averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do ImagineFX or Head Study have ads?
Neither ImagineFX nor Head Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImagineFX or Head Study?
ImagineFX ships an update every 3 months, and Head Study every 3 months. Most recently, ImagineFX was updated on September 29, 2026 and Head Study on October 2, 2026.

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