Comparison

ImagineFX vs h2Dr

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

h2Dr

This app enhances a drawing book by linking printed pages to online video tutorials. Readers can use their devices to access over 10 hours of advanced video content, keeping the educational material current with rapidly advancing techniques.

Highlights
  • AR trigger image integration
  • Direct link to online tutorials
  • Over 10 hours of video content
  • Updates with advancing techniques
  • Companion app for a physical book
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This is the companion app for the new Design Studio Press book: How to Draw. Enhancing the learning experience, this app has been created to allow readers to use trigger images on pages to link directly to online tutorials via their iPhones and iPads. Using advanced video techniques, this app connects the printed matter to online digital educational content as never before, and insures that the book remains as current as the rapidly advancing techniques presented in How to Draw. Over 10 hours of video content have been created to accompany the book. A physical copy of How to Draw is required to get the most out of the h2Dr app. Additionally, an internet connection is required to view the video content. You can get your copy of the How to Draw book by visiting: http://designstudiopress.com For downloadable examples of the Trackers and for a demo video, please visit: http://scottrobertsonworkshops.com/h2dr/trackers/ Our Privacy Policy can be viewed in-app or at: https://designstudiopress.com/policies/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ImagineFX4 screens
h2Dr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ImagineFX at 4.6 against h2Dr's 3.6. ImagineFX also leads on ratings volume (627 vs 9) and review sentiment (54% vs 37%). h2Dr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ImagineFX sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. h2Dr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ImagineFX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ImagineFX has 627 ratings behind it against 9, 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 37% of h2Dr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImagineFX ships an update every 3 months, h2Dr every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ImagineFX versus h2Dr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImagineFXh2Dr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (627 ratings) — better3.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews — better37.1% of reviews
Number of ratings627 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB147 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFuture plcDesign Studio Press

Customer experience

ImagineFX

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

h2Dr

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative52.8%

User reviews

ImagineFX

From 627 App Store ratings

What 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

h2Dr

From 9 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Great addition to reading
  • 👍 Videos enhance understanding
  • ✨ Innovative AR concept
  • 🚀 Works well for some users
  • 💯 Content is valuable

Room to improve

  • 🔇 No sound in videos
  • 🐛 App frequently broken/not working
  • 🐌 Slow page recognition
  • 🚫 Camera issues (black screen, freezes)
  • ❌ Lacks captions

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

h2Dr

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • No sound in videos
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Camera not activating or black screen
  • Page recognition issues
  • Videos not playing
Show 13 more
  • App not working on newer iOS versions
  • Tracker not recognized
  • On-screen controls not working
  • Black camera bug
  • Camera freezes under iPad iOS 12.1.1
  • App crashes every time it's opened
  • Blank screen on startup
  • Cannot access camera with proper settings
  • App crashes and has random problems
  • Videos don't play when play buttons are pressed
  • Videos look ready to play but don't
  • App stopped working after iOS update
  • Augmented reality 3d models are vibrating and jittery

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Japanese subtitles
  • Provide a simple menu for videos
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • Fix bugs and improve stability

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
None

h2Dr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ImagineFX free?
ImagineFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is h2Dr free?
h2Dr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ImagineFX or h2Dr?
ImagineFX is rated higher. ImagineFX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while h2Dr averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.
Do ImagineFX or h2Dr have ads?
Neither ImagineFX nor h2Dr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImagineFX or h2Dr?
ImagineFX ships an update every 3 months, and h2Dr every 4 months. Most recently, ImagineFX was updated on October 16, 2026 and h2Dr on October 15, 2026.

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