# artDatabase - The Art Guide

> A digital art guide for exploring, learning about, and saving artworks and artists. (iPhone/iPad app by totiherms.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artdatabase-the-art-guide/id385464258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [totiherms](https://appshunter.io/developer/354863536)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artdatabase-the-art-guide/id385464258/reviews.md

## What is artDatabase?

ArtDatabase is your modern art guide.
Explore masterpieces, discover new artists, and dive into the stories behind the world’s most iconic paintings—right from your iPhone.

Browse curated catalogs, learn key facts at a glance, and enjoy high-quality artwork images in a clean, intuitive interface designed for art lovers, students, and curious minds.

Explore art your way
	•	Discover artworks by artist, style, period, or movement
	•	Learn the essentials: year, medium, and context
	•	Save and revisit your favorite artworks and artists

A pocket museum for everyday inspiration

Whether you’re preparing a museum visit, studying art history, or simply looking for daily inspiration, ArtDatabase turns your device into a personal art gallery—always ready when you are.

Featured artists include

Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Goya, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Turner, Botticelli, El Greco, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Modigliani, Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat, and many more.

New catalogs and improvements are added regularly.

## Key features

- Explore artworks by artist, style, period, or movement
- Learn key facts: year, medium, and context
- Save favorite artworks and artists
- High-quality artwork images
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Curated catalogs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArtDatabase Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Degas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Van Gogh | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rembrandt | $1.99 | one-time |
| John Singer Sargent | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winslow Homer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Botticelli | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leonardo da Vinci | $0.99 | one-time |
| Caravaggio | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artdatabase-the-art-guide/id385464258/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Posting

*2021-05-18*

Does not let me post in FB. Does not let me download the whole database. Otherwise excellent

### 5/5 — Very nice

*2016-03-01*

Get unlimited Access you will not regret
Ok it has limited ,but a lot of artist, 
Very educational and very nice

### 3/5 — Great App but downloading images can be a pain

*2013-04-21*

I use this when I'm away from the internet but be careful when updating the APP, after an update it loses image previews and images which force you to wait until you reach WiFi.  Also you have to keep the screen open when downloading new images or artist databases.  The internet is fast but downloading a 200 MB database can take up to 15 minutes.  If they ever update the background downloading and fix the bugs with APP updates, I would recommend this to others.

### 5/5 — Five

*2013-04-14*

Marvelously comprehensive collection, continually expanding, with beautiful images

### 5/5 — Great art app

*2013-03-27*

Very good selection, and if you buy the artdatabase catalogue you will also receive all new catalogues as they are added. Great deal, and I am very happy I purchased the entire catalogue.

### 5/5 — Beyond 5 stars!!!

*2012-07-19*

I am not understanding the negative reviews at all! I am a Charlotte Mason style homeschooler and this app is a dream come true! $10? Really? Instead of hundreds for huge bulky coffee table books with lackluster reproductions? Yes please!! The works are endless and comprehensive, the images are stunning, and it has crashed on me just a couple of times...ummm...so what? I just pull it back up again. So excited to mirror my screen on apple tv while I teach my children this year...this app will be used every day!!

### 1/5 — Apparently there has been no art since 1920.

*2012-07-08*

Downloaded this to browse modern art. There is none listed, despite the presence of a Mondrian painting in the app's icon. Maybe there's 20th century art in the complete collection, but I'm not paying $10 to find out. There are collections by century, but they stop at 19th. Collections by movement exclude all 20th century movements.

### 5/5 — This app is the BEST!

*2012-06-19*

Quality of the art reproductions and Caring for customers  is what sets artDatabase apart from the others.
.  Don't get suckered into buying 99¢ apps from get-rich-quick app mills purporting to give you hundreds of paintings by an artist, which turn out to be mediocre or crappy reproductions.
.  Also, when I wrote to the maker of this app and told him that I was interested in Charles M. Russell, it was not long before he included this great painter of the American West in his already extensive catalogue.  When I downloaded it, the artwork proved to be of superior quality.

### 2/5 — lackluster

*2012-05-26*

Great idea marred by mediocre scholarship, terrible image reproduction, and patchy software. Not worth paying for.

### 4/5 — Not meant for 4+

*2012-03-31*

I downloaded this app because it's rated for 4+.  It's a good app but it's really meant for 17+ because there is some nudity.  It's not an app that I can keep on my children's iPads.

## Frequently asked questions about artDatabase

### What art can I explore with artDatabase?

artDatabase allows you to explore artworks by artist, style, period, or movement. It features a wide range of artists including Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo.

### Does artDatabase have ads?

No, artDatabase does not contain advertisements. It provides an ad-free experience for users to explore art.

### What information does artDatabase provide about artworks?

For each artwork, artDatabase provides essential facts such as the year of creation, the medium used, and its historical context. You can also view high-quality images of the artwork.

### Can I save artworks and artists in artDatabase?

Yes, you can save your favorite artworks and artists within artDatabase. This allows you to easily revisit them for inspiration or study.

### What devices is artDatabase available on?

artDatabase is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to function seamlessly on both platforms.

### How often is artDatabase updated?

New catalogs and improvements are added regularly to artDatabase. The latest version, 5.0.1, was last updated on January 11, 2026.

### What is the age rating for artDatabase?

artDatabase has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in art.

### Is artDatabase free to use?

Yes, artDatabase is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for additional content or features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.1 — 2026-01-11

What's new in version 5.0.1:

Bug Fixes
- Fixed navigation issue when opening artworks from Favorites
- Swiping through favorites now shows only favorite artworks
- Close button now correctly returns to the previous page

Technical Improvements
- Improved iOS 17 compatibility
- Performance optimizations

### 5.0 — 2026-01-06

ArtDatabase 5.0 is a complete refresh and full refactor.
We’ve rebuilt the app from the ground up with improved performance, a cleaner architecture, and a smoother, more reliable browsing experience. More improvements and new content coming soon.

### 3.9.1 — 2017-12-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

minor bug fixes

### 3.8 — 2014-02-12

-Install all professionals and amateurs artists at once, with on simple click button (on the catalogs store)
-Added "Uninstall" catalog button on catalog settings
-Added featured artist
-fixed a bug that crashes the app when an artwork was posted to facebook

### 3.7.6 — 2014-01-03

- added new servers in different locations improving the downloading speed

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