Comparison

h2Re vs Artista

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

Artista

Access thousands of high-quality reference photos for your art. Share your creations, learn from others' interpretations, and track your artistic progress over time. This app also features an art community for inspiration and feedback.

Highlights
  • Thousands of reference photos
  • Share your drawings
  • View others' interpretations
  • Track progress
  • Art community
Features
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A photo reference tool and art community! - Thousands of high quality reference photos - Share your drawings with others - See how others drew a reference to help improve your own - See previous sessions and your progress over time

Screenshots

h2Re4 screens
Artista4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Artista at 4.8 against h2Re's 3.8. Artista also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Artista holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of h2Re's written reviews are positive against 89% of Artista's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

h2Re ships an update every 20 months, Artista every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
h2Re versus Artista: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterh2ReArtista
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings817 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDesign Studio PressMax Buster

Customer experience

h2Re

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

Artista

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

h2Re

No in-app purchases

None

Artista

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is h2Re free?
h2Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Artista free?
Artista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, h2Re or Artista?
Artista is rated higher. h2Re averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Artista averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do h2Re or Artista have ads?
Neither h2Re nor Artista shows ads.
Which is updated more often, h2Re or Artista?
h2Re ships an update every 20 months, and Artista every 3 weeks. Most recently, h2Re was updated on October 2, 2026 and Artista on September 16, 2026.

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