Comparison

h2Re vs Creature Art Teacher

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

Head to head
About

h2Re

This app enhances a physical book on rendering fundamentals by linking trigger images to over 10 hours of online video tutorials. It uses augmented reality tracking to connect printed material with digital educational content, keeping the information current.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality tracking
  • Links to online video tutorials
  • Enhances book learning experience
  • Over 10 hours of video content
  • Connects print to digital content
  • Keeps information current
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This is the companion app for the new Design Studio Press book: How to Render. The second hit title in the Design Studio Press' "h2" series, building on fundamentals introduced in How to Draw, How to Render deals with the fundamentals of light, shadow and reflectivity. 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 tablets and phones. 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 Render. Over 10 hours of video content have been created to accompany the book. A physical copy of How to Render is required to get the most out of the h2Re app. Access to your camera is required to allow the app's Augmented Reality tracking to work. Additionally, an internet connection is required to view the video content. You can get your copy of the How to Render book by visiting: http://designstudiopress.com For downloadable examples of the Trackers and for a demo video, please visit: http://scottrobertsonworkshops.com/h2re/trackers/ For our Privacy Policy, please visit: https://designstudiopress.com/policies/privacy-policy/

About

Creature Art Teacher

Access over 800 hours of art and animation training from industry professionals. Learn animation, character design, digital illustration, and more. Download lessons for offline viewing on your devices.

Highlights
  • Over 800 hours of art and animation lessons
  • Offline viewing and downloads
  • Resume playback
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Dark Mode support
  • Live stream support
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=== VOTED THE #1 Online Animation Course by ImagineFX Magazine and CreativeBloq.com === Over 800 Hours of Art & Animation Lessons. Including Many Free Lessons Now Supports: • RESUME PLAY: Continue watching where you left off! • Picture in Picture! • Dark Mode • Improved Interface • Free videos included with Sign Up! • FaceID/Touch ID Login • Login with Apple or Facebook • Live Stream Support This version of the app allows Existing & New customers of Creature Art Teacher to login and quickly view all their lessons.  SUPPORTS OFFLINE VIEWING - That's right this app is the easiest way to get your lessons saved to your device to watch whenever & wherever you want. Even monthly streaming members can download for offline watching! OVER 800+ HOURS OF LESSONS - Learn From Aaron Blaise and other industry pro as they teach: - Animation - Character Design - Creature Design - Digital Illustration & Painting - Storytelling - Storyboarding - Animal Drawing - Traditional Art Mediums - Cartooning - Over a DOZEN New Lessons Added for Purchase in the App. - & Much More!! Works on iPhone, iPad & AppleTV ------------------- About Aaron Blaise:  Aaron has over 35 years of professional art experience. He was hired by Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1989 and spent 21+ years helping create films such as: "Beauty & The Beast", "Pocahontas", "Mulan" and more. During his time at Disney, Aaron designed and animated numerous animal and human characters.  In 2003 he was nominated for an Academy Award for co-directing the film "Brother Bear" You can follow Aaron and see more of his art on Instagram. You can also see videos of his work on YouTube or follow him on Facebook. ===== Support Options ===== Questions or Concerns? Please email us at support@creatureartteacher.com or visit: https://creatureartteacher.com/support/ Terms Of Service URL: https://creatureartteacher.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy URL: https://creatureartteacher.com/privacy-policy/ Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

h2Re4 screens
Creature Art Teacher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Creature Art Teacher at 4.7 against h2Re's 3.9. Creature Art Teacher also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months). h2Re's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 36). 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. Creature Art Teacher sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. h2Re asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Creature Art Teacher holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creature Art Teacher has 56 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of h2Re's written reviews are positive against 81% of Creature Art Teacher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

h2Re ships an update every 20 months, Creature Art Teacher every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
h2Re versus Creature Art Teacher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterh2ReCreature Art Teacher
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)4.7 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings956 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB23 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDesign Studio PressNicholas Burch

Customer experience

h2Re

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Creature Art Teacher

All ratings54 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%

In-app purchases

None

h2Re

No in-app purchases

36 purchases

Creature Art Teacher

One-time36
  • How to Draw Bears$1.00
  • Gesture Drawing Course$1.00
  • Perspective Drawing Course$1.00
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  • Charcoal Drawing Course$1.00
  • Dynamic Lighting & The Figure$1.00
  • Character Design Course$5.00
  • Draw Wolves, Coyotes & Foxes$5.00
  • Creating in Procreate$5.00
  • How to Paint Light$5.00
  • Digital Painting in Photoshop$5.00
  • Advanced Animation Course$5.00
  • Pen & Ink Drawing Tutorial$5.00
  • How to Pitch Your Ideas!$5.00
  • Let's Draw: Drawing Basics$5.00
  • Creature Design Course$5.00
  • How to Animate a 4 Leg Walk$10.00
  • Complete Animation Course$10.00
  • Watercolor Painting Course$10.00
  • 4 Leg Animation Bundle$10.00
  • Storyboarding Course$10.00
  • Sculpting in ZBrush$10.00
  • How to Draw Horses Course$15.00
  • Animation on Paper Course$15.00
  • Animate in Procreate Dreams$18.00
  • Drawing Clear Expressions$20.00
  • 1 Page Screenplay Brad Raymond$24.00
  • 2DFX Animation Course$25.00
  • The Art of the Storyboard$25.00
  • Taking Control of Color!$25.00
  • Animal Character Design Course$28.00
  • How to Draw Human Anatomy$30.00
  • How to Draw Birds of Prey$35.00
  • Fundamentals of Animation$39.00
  • How to Draw Big Cats$45.00
  • Acting for Animation Course$55.00
  • Animal Drawing Bundle$75.00

Questions

Is h2Re free?
h2Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Creature Art Teacher free?
Creature Art Teacher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, h2Re or Creature Art Teacher?
Creature Art Teacher is rated higher. h2Re averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Creature Art Teacher averages 4.7 from 56 ratings.
Do h2Re or Creature Art Teacher have ads?
Neither h2Re nor Creature Art Teacher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, h2Re or Creature Art Teacher?
h2Re ships an update every 20 months, and Creature Art Teacher every 6 weeks. Most recently, h2Re was updated on October 24, 2026 and Creature Art Teacher on October 24, 2026.

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