Comparison

h2Re vs Drawing FORCE

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

Drawing FORCE

Learn a unique drawing approach that brings life to your creations. This app provides access to all instructional videos in one place, offering limitless potential for expressive storytelling and stylized work.

Highlights
  • Animator's drawing approach
  • Access all instructional videos
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Save favorite posts
  • Expressive storytelling techniques
Features
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FORCE: An Animator's Approach to Drawing Welcome to the official FORCE Drawing App. Learn how FORCE drawing can breathe life into your creations. The foundations you obtain here lead to a vast variety of finalized and stylized work that can be used across many different careers and hobbies. Explore the limitless potential for expressive storytelling that our unique drawing approach offers you. Inside the DrawingFORCE app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

h2Re4 screens
Drawing FORCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: h2Re at 50% against Drawing FORCE's 0%. h2Re also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Drawing FORCE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Drawing FORCE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. h2Re asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

h2Re holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of h2Re's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drawing FORCE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
h2Re versus Drawing FORCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterh2ReDrawing FORCE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDesign Studio PressDrawing FORCE LLC

Customer experience

h2Re

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

Drawing FORCE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

h2Re

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Drawing FORCE

One-time1
  • FORCE Foundation Bundle$494.99

Questions

Is h2Re free?
h2Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drawing FORCE free?
Drawing FORCE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, h2Re or Drawing FORCE?
h2Re is rated higher. h2Re averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Drawing FORCE averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do h2Re or Drawing FORCE have ads?
Neither h2Re nor Drawing FORCE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, h2Re or Drawing FORCE?
h2Re ships an update every 20 months, and Drawing FORCE every 3 weeks. Most recently, h2Re was updated on October 2, 2026 and Drawing FORCE on October 3, 2026.

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