Comparison

h2Dr vs Draw Gestures

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

Head to head
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/

About

Draw Gestures

Master figure and gesture drawing with timed pose practice. This app offers a smooth drawing experience with pressure sensitivity and tracks your progress. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Highlights
  • Timed pose practice
  • Smooth, responsive drawing engine
  • Pressure sensitivity support
  • Practice tracking and history
  • Relaxed mode for untimed drawing
  • Cloud library for reference import
  • Customizable timers
Features
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Draw Gestures is a timed pose reference app for gesture and figure drawing practice. Pick a pose, set a timer, and quick sketch like you would in a real life drawing class. For beginners learning figure drawing and for illustrators, animators and concept artists who want a structured daily warmup. How it works 1. Choose your reference - figure drawing poses, animals, faces, hands, or your own photos 2. Set your timer - 30 seconds to 10 minutes per pose 3. Draw and improve - track your gesture drawing progress over time Practice 15 minutes a day to build confidence, speed and flow in your figure drawing. Included for everyone - Timed gesture drawing sessions with a built-in drawing timer - Built-in pose reference library, plus your own photos and files - Draw straight onto the reference image, with tracing mode included - A real sketch canvas with brushes, layers, eraser and undo - Grid overlay for proportions and line of action - Streaks, practice heatmap and full session history - Daily practice reminders to build a drawing habit - Sessions run up to 30 minutes with up to 20 reference images Draw Gestures Pro - Unlimited reference images and practice libraries - Unlimited session length - Cloud reference libraries from Pinterest, Google Drive and Dropbox - Classroom mode to simulate art school life drawing sessions - Quantity mode and custom intervals - Relaxed mode to practice with no timer pressure - Side-by-side and floating reference layouts - Left-hand mode - Shuffle your pose reference order - Export without a watermark - Import your own paper textures Built for artists who practice - Art students studying anatomy and figure drawing - Illustrators and concept artists warming up - Animators practicing gesture, movement and action poses - Character designers studying poses and silhouettes - Anyone doing daily croquis or 30-second gesture drills Made for iPad and Apple Pencil Pressure and tilt support, a stylus-only drawing option so your palm never leaves a mark, and a full-screen canvas for life drawing practice anywhere. Your pose reference, your pace, your practice. drawgestures.com Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://drawgestures.com/terms Privacy: https://drawgestures.com/privacy

Screenshots

h2Dr4 screens
Draw Gestures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: h2Dr at none against Draw Gestures's 6. Draw Gestures's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 37%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Draw Gestures sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. h2Dr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Draw Gestures holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of h2Dr's written reviews are positive against 64% of Draw Gestures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

h2Dr ships an update every 4 months, Draw Gestures weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
h2Dr versus Draw Gestures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterh2DrDraw Gestures
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9 ratings)3.9 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings943 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB135 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDesign Studio PressAvinash Kumawat

Customer experience

h2Dr

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

Draw Gestures

All ratings43 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

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
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  • 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

Draw Gestures

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

h2Dr

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Draw Gestures

Subscriptions5
  • Pro$1.991 Month
  • Starter$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is h2Dr free?
h2Dr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Draw Gestures free?
Draw Gestures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, h2Dr or Draw Gestures?
Draw Gestures is rated higher. h2Dr averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Draw Gestures averages 3.9 from 43 ratings.
Do h2Dr or Draw Gestures have ads?
Neither h2Dr nor Draw Gestures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, h2Dr or Draw Gestures?
h2Dr ships an update every 4 months, and Draw Gestures weekly. Most recently, h2Dr was updated on October 15, 2026 and Draw Gestures on October 22, 2026.

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