Vector Q by Imaengine vs Artistic String
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vector Q by Imaengine
Transform pixel images into editable vector graphics with advanced editing tools. Create custom filters for various artistic styles and manipulate paths, shapes, and text with precision. Projects are cross-platform compatible with macOS.
- Raster to vector conversion
- Customizable vector filters
- Advanced vector editor
- Color curves tool
- Variable weight and color strokes
- Nested masks
- Perspective tool
- Text on path
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Vector Q, (before known as Imaengine) is a fast and powerfull Raster to Vector translator and a complete Vector Editor. The definitive VECTOR TOOL! Turn your pixel-format pictures into fully editable vector drawings. With custom filters you can get from a standard vectorization with unlimited colors, crispy grayscale images, two-tone stencils, original Pop-Art drawings and amazing polygonal shapes. New redesigned EDITOR, probably the most powerfull vector editor for iPhone and iPad with exclusive and unique features: - COLOR CURVES, a new tool to apply color to paths and shapes. - Variable WEIGHT and COLOR strokes. - Nested masks, everything can be a mask, a group can be a mask, even a mask can be mask! - Perspective tool with two modes, apply perspective to paths, shapes, groups, pictures.. and more - Text , text on path, colored text on path Projects are fully compatible between iOS and MacOS, There is a Vector Q version for Mac! Record video with rotoscoping-like effect. * PDF and SVG files are vectorial graphics and you can enlarge as much as necessary and edit in Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator and others. APP CRASH? please send me email with device model and iOS version to : support@vectorqueue.com
Artistic String
Design intricate string art with monochrome and multicolor drawing modes. This app offers a unique way to create visual art using virtual threads. Explore your creativity with a simple yet powerful interface.
- String art creation
- Monochrome drawing mode
- Multicolor drawing mode
- Unique thread art designs
- Intuitive interface
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Create and guide painting with string art, with the best quality, unique monochrome and multicolor drawing mode. Term of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vector Q by Imaengine at 80% against Artistic String's 0%. Vector Q by Imaengine also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). Artistic String's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Vector Q by Imaengine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Artistic String sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Vector Q by Imaengine holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vector Q by Imaengine has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Vector Q by Imaengine's written reviews are positive against 0% of Artistic String's.
Vector Q by Imaengine ships an update monthly, Artistic String every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Vector Q by Imaengine | Artistic String |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.7K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Rivas | Kiem Pham Dinh |
Customer experience
Vector Q by Imaengine
Artistic String
Bugs and requests
Vector Q by Imaengine
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to save or export images
- Freezing and crashing when using certain features
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating or resizing images
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize color palettes
- More advanced vector editing tools
- Improved layer management
- Export options for different vector formats
Artistic String
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Vector Q by Imaengine
- Vector Q Upgrade$7.99
Artistic String
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$44.991 Year
Questions
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