# ImagineFX vs Drawing FORCE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ImagineFX at 54% against Drawing FORCE's 0%. ImagineFX also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (626 vs 4). Drawing FORCE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ImagineFX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Drawing FORCE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ImagineFX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ImagineFX has 626 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Drawing FORCE's.

ImagineFX ships an update every 3 months, Drawing FORCE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ImagineFX | Drawing FORCE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaginefx/id451426922/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-force/id6469418100/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) | [Drawing FORCE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711933567) |

## What reviewers say

### ImagineFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaginefx/id451426922)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $31.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| ImagineFX Annual 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| May 2012 | $7.99 | one-time |
| August 2012 | $7.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 | $7.99 | one-time |
| November 2012 | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Digital Artist's Survival Guide | $11.99 | one-time |
| All ImagineFX back issues | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Inspiring content and great resources for artists
- 👍 Useful video tutorials and links
- 💻 Convenient digital format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Slow page loading and rendering
- 💸 Expensive digital subscription
- 🤔 Confusing purchase and restoration process
- 🔍 Difficulty browsing and finding content

**Reported bugs**

- Issues not displaying properly offline
- Purchased content disappearing or not accessible
- Inconsistent behavior when restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- 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


### Drawing FORCE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-force/id6469418100)

Learn a unique drawing approach that brings life to your creations. This app provides access to all instructional videos in one place, offering limitless potential for expressive storytelling and stylized work.

**Highlights:** Animator's drawing approach, Access all instructional videos, Push notifications for updates, Save favorite posts, Expressive storytelling techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FORCE Foundation Bundle | $494.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ImagineFX free?

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

### Is Drawing FORCE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ImagineFX or Drawing FORCE?

ImagineFX is rated higher. ImagineFX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 626 ratings, while Drawing FORCE averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do ImagineFX or Drawing FORCE have ads?

Neither ImagineFX nor Drawing FORCE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ImagineFX or Drawing FORCE?

ImagineFX ships an update every 3 months, and Drawing FORCE every 3 weeks. Most recently, ImagineFX was updated on October 26, 2026 and Drawing FORCE 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.*