Comparison

Vector Q by Imaengine vs Raster

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Raster

Easily create large posters from your own photos using a standard printer. Select an image, choose paper size, adjust settings, and print a PDF file. Offers four distinct styles for unique poster designs.

Highlights
  • Create oversized posters
  • Use own images
  • Print via PDF
  • Four poster styles (Grid, Interlaced, Radial, Photo)
  • Easy to use interface
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Raster turns your photos into striking halftone and rasterized artwork. Inspired by classic print, pop art and comic styles, Raster rebuilds any image from dots, lines and shapes — perfect for posters, social media, prints and creative projects. CREATIVE MODES • Grid — classic halftone dot patterns • Interlaced — bold scanline and stripe effects • Radial — dots that radiate from any point • Photo — subtle rasterization that keeps your detail SHAPES & STYLES Build your image from circles, squares, triangles, diamonds and polygons — or turn it into pure ASCII art. COLOR CONTROL • Bicolor — bold two-tone looks • Multicolor — limited palettes with risograph and screenprint vibes • Full color — keep your original colors with a rasterized texture PRO TOOLS • Super Resolution — enhance and upscale your images with on-device machine learning • Collage — combine several rasterized images into one composition • High-resolution export and PDF output ready for print Whether you're making a poster, an album cover, a sticker or a one-of-a-kind profile picture, Raster gives you full control over every dot and shape. Download Raster and start designing.

Screenshots

Vector Q by Imaengine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vector Q by Imaengine at 80% against Raster's 44%. Vector Q by Imaengine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 42). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Vector Q by Imaengine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Raster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vector Q by Imaengine holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vector Q by Imaengine has 1.7K ratings behind it against 42, 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 44% of Raster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Q by Imaengine ships an update monthly, Raster every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vector Q by Imaengine versus Raster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector Q by ImaengineRaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.7K ratings) — better3.9 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better42
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB245 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis RivasPierre Cossard

Customer experience

Vector Q by Imaengine

All ratings1,671 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews1,024 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.1%

Raster

All ratings40 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%

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

Raster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vector Q by Imaengine

One-time1
  • Vector Q Upgrade$7.99
2 purchases

Raster

One-time2
  • Pro upgradeFree
  • Raster PRO$5.99

Questions

Is Vector Q by Imaengine free?
Vector Q by Imaengine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raster free?
Raster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vector Q by Imaengine or Raster?
Vector Q by Imaengine is rated higher. Vector Q by Imaengine averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Raster averages 3.9 from 42 ratings.
Do Vector Q by Imaengine or Raster have ads?
Raster shows ads; Vector Q by Imaengine does not.
Which is updated more often, Vector Q by Imaengine or Raster?
Vector Q by Imaengine ships an update monthly, and Raster every 3 months. Most recently, Vector Q by Imaengine was updated on October 8, 2026 and Raster on October 7, 2026.

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