Comparison

Concepts vs HALF

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

Head to head
About

Concepts

This flexible vector-based sketchbook offers an infinite canvas for ideation and design. Easily sketch, take notes, and create detailed designs with editable strokes and powerful tools. Share your work in various formats for seamless collaboration and professional output.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas
  • Vector-based sketching
  • Realistic pens, pencils, and brushes
  • Editable vector elements
  • Unlimited layers
  • Scale and measurement tools
  • Object libraries
Features
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Think, plan & create – Concepts is a flexible vector-based sketchbook where you can take your ideas from concept to reality. Concepts reimagines the ideation process – offering a safe and dynamic workspace to iterate and explore your ideas, organize your thoughts, and experiment with designs. With our infinite canvas, you can: • Sketch plans and whiteboard ideas • Make notes, doodles, and mindmaps • Draw storyboards, product sketches and designs Concepts is vector-based, making every stroke editable and scalable. With our Nudge, Slice and Select tools, you can easily change any element of your sketch without redrawing it. Talented creators at Disney, Playstation, Philips, HP, Apple, Google, Unity and Illumination Entertainment use Concepts to develop and realize extraordinary ideas. Join us! Concepts has: • An infinite canvas with optional paper types and grids • Realistic pens, pencils and brushes that flow with pressure, tilt and velocity or create your own • A tool wheel or bar you can personalize • HSL, RGB and COPIC color wheels • Editable vector-based sketching – move, organize and edit the tool, color, size, scale, smoothing, opacity; transform or nudge lines to shape them • Unlimited layers • Scale and measurement tools that calculate real-world dimensions With Concepts, you can: • Drag + drop images + PDF files • Create, store and share vector Object libraries • Export images, vector SVG + PDFs to scale for printing or efficient flow between apps (including Procreate, Sketchbook, AutoCAD and Adobe) • Share directly to email, text, Files, cloud, photos, or your favorite social apps and present with AirPlay or a second screen • Store your work safely in your personal iCloud Drive FREE FEATURES • Infinite canvas • A selection of paper, grid types & tools to get you started • The full COPIC color spectrum, RGB and HSL color wheels • Five layers • Unlimited drawings • JPG exports PAID FEATURES Subscription: • 200+ brush and Object libraries, features, and services • Enjoy Team Sharing for smooth collaboration, including live-sharing of object libraries, color palettes & brushes, with new updates arriving all the time • Unlocks everything across platforms • TRY PREMIUM FREE FOR 7 DAYS One-time-purchases: • Buy the Essentials for life and unlock selection & editing tools, infinite layers, shape guides, custom brushes, custom grids, and exports to PNG / PSD / SVG / DXF. • Pay for advanced features as you need them – object packs & professional brushes are sold separately • Limited to the platform you purchase on Terms & Conditions: • Monthly and yearly subscription payments are charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase. • Your plan will renew automatically at the end of the billing period unless canceled 24 hours before the billing period ends. • You can cancel or make changes to your subscription at any time in your iTunes Account settings. • Unused portions of any free trial period are forfeited if you make changes to your subscription. We’re dedicated to quality and update frequently based on your feedback. Your experience matters to us. Chat with us in-app via Ask Us Anything, email us at concepts@tophatch.com, or find us anywhere with @ConceptsApp. COPIC is the trademark of Too Corporation. Many thanks to Lasse Pekkala and Osama Elfar for the cover art!

About

HALF

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HALF–CAB TS ist eine konstruktivistische Meta-Maschine, die sich aus physischen Objekten und virtuellen Komponenten zusammensetzt. Mit dieser Augmented Reality App erleben Sie HALF-CAB TS im Raum und auf Papier. Anleitung: Downloaden und Starten Sie die App. Geben Sie die Kamera auf Ihrem iPhone oder iPad frei. Scannen Sie mit ihrem Smartphone die Wandgrafik aus ca. 10 m Entfernung. Auf dem Display werden die virtuelle Elemente der XR Installation (Space Engine) sichtbar. Bewegen Sie sich durch die virtuellen Elemente und scannen Sie weitere Objekte (Maschinenteile) in der Installation. Das Kamerabild wird nicht gespeichert. Die Nutzung diese App erfolgt auf eigenes Risiko. Bitte achten sie während der Nutzung der App auf ihre Umgebung und halten sie alle erforderlichen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ein. Die Künstlerin Barbara Herold übernimmt keine Haftung für direkte oder indirekte Schäden, die User:innen der App entstehen. Konzept & Produktion: Barbara Herold mit MLLR Studio (Grafikdesign), Frank Groh (App Dev) Ausstellung: ResetNOW! 6. Biennale der Künstlerinnen im Haus der Kunst München, 7. August – 21. September 2023, initiiert durch den Künstlerverbund im Haus der Kunst Das Kunstprojekt wird unterstützt durch OCTANORM und XR HUB BAVARIA.

Screenshots

Concepts4 screens
HALF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HALF at none against Concepts's 13. HALF also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Concepts's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. Concepts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HALF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Concepts versus HALF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConceptsHALF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopHatch, Inc.Barbara Herold

Bugs and requests

Concepts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Memory issues when working with large, complex drawings
  • Inconsistent behavior of the eraser tool
  • Inaccuracies in the snap-to-grid and measurement tools
  • Exporting issues, such as loss of data or poor quality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved text editing and formatting options
  • Better color selection and customization tools
  • Collaboration and real-time sharing features
  • Seamless integration with other design/productivity apps
  • Syncing and backup capabilities across devices

HALF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Concepts

Subscriptions4
  • Everything Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Everything Monthly + Trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Everything Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Everything Yearly + Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time9
  • Shape Library$1.99
  • Pen Brush Pack$1.99
  • Body Forms$1.99
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  • Make Your Own Objects$3.99
  • Essentials (iPhone Only)$4.99
  • PDF Essentials$4.99
  • Pro Pack [Legacy]$7.99
  • 10 Object Packs$14.99
  • Essentials$39.99
None

HALF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Concepts free?
Concepts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HALF free?
HALF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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