# ARTLENS > Mobile museum guide for Cleveland Museum of Art with interactive map and collection search. (iPhone/iPad app by Cleveland Museum of Art.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artlens/id580839935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cleveland Museum of Art](https://appshunter.io/developer/580839938) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 132 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-01-05 - Data updated: 2026-07-29 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artlens/id580839935/reviews.md ## What is ARTLENS? Turn your smartphone into a pocket guide to the Cleveland Museum of Art with the new and reimagined ArtLens App. Use the app as a companion within the museum, or as a way to explore from home. Download before arriving, plan your visit, and browse tours. While visiting, use the interactive map as a guide to navigate the museum, and keep track of your favorite artworks and gain in-depth information about every object on view. The ArtLens App uses Bluetooth technology to connect to the museum’s iconic ArtLens Wall and ArtLens Gallery interactives, and updates in real-time ensuring that users have access to the most accurate information available. The ArtLens App features six main categories: 1. Search Search the CMA's collection by artist name, artwork title, and accession number to discover works on view in the museum. Here you can find a scrollable list of featured artists and popular artworks. 2. Explore Homepage that provides a snapshot of everything the ArtLens app has to offer and allows for quick access to dive deeper. Discover today's museum hours, popular artworks on view, get answers to your questions, and more. 3. Map · Galleries are color-coded and grouped thematically to facilitate easier navigation. Tap any gallery number to see a gallery description and all artworks in that gallery. · Wayfinding: Push the “Find Me” button at any time to find your exact location in the museum. · Content: Includes every artwork on view, including more than 1,500 videos, available for selected artworks. Changes to any object on view are dynamically and immediately updated from the backend systems across the app and throughout the museum. · Filter for restrooms, elevators, and exits. · Bluetooth: ArtLens App uses Bluetooth to connect to ArtLens Wall and all interactives in ArtLens Exhibition, making synchronization seamless. 4. Favorites Favorited artworks on the Wall and the App and artworks played in ArtLens Exhibition interactives are automatically saved in "Favorites.” Favorites can be used to learn more, find specific artworks, or share on social media. 5. Tours Select from "All," "Featured," "Guided," and Visitor-Created" tours in the ArtLens App. The mapping feature locates specific artworks and navigates the entire tour. 6. ArtLens Gallery Access detailed information to guide your visit with the third and most innovative iteration of ArtLens Gallery, designed to remove the intimidation of an art museum and give people the tool sets to look closer and dive deeper. Features include physical docking at every interactive, accessing guided tactile descriptions, and more. ## Key features - Interactive museum map - Artwork search by artist, title, accession number - Image recognition for artwork details - Customizable tour creation and browsing - Save favorite artworks - Real-time updates on exhibits and events ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artlens/id580839935/reviews.md ### 4/5 — super creative! minor concern *2023-11-08, version 3.1.46* unless i am not using it correctly, there seems to be a lot of artworks that arent displayed on the app. besides that, i love this. i hope every museum in the world adapts to this ### 1/5 — Grr *2023-01-20* Horrible absolutely horrible they don’t have the Mona Lisa ### 3/5 — Good intentions app but needs a lot of fine tuning. *2022-07-23, version 3.1.40* While informative, it’s only at times. A lot of the “scan” items need updating as they don’t register in the app. Some that say there is audio to listen to, but there is no audio. Felt it was choppy and got frustrating to use when trying to learn. Also annoying a lot of you save while there isn’t saved properly when home. ### 4/5 — Disk space hog *2020-04-04, version 3.1.25* Cool app but after installation and minimal usage it starts to take more and more disk space. I finally uninstalled it when I was trying to free up space and saw that this app was one of the top offenders taking up too much space ### 1/5 — Cleveland Museum of Art - app *2019-07-25, version 3.1.21* I spent two days submersed in the fabulous collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. We came in from out of town to study works in the American wing and contemporary collection. Rather than photographing the paintings and side notes I opted to use the museums app ART LENS. Spent alot of time looking and marking up the paintings in their LIKE 💜 folder. Goal was to look back at the app and do further research at home. Guess what...the darn app only works inside the museum! It only loads to 60% at home. So now I am back from vacation with no research notes or photos. The Cleveland Museum of Art experience was out standing. But my goal was to come back to the art studio to do research. I am left so disappointed that the app failed. ### 4/5 — Improve your search function... *2019-01-23, version 3.1.17* Would like to see more search options like: - by artist’s country of origin, with route map - by theme, floral, battles, mountain seems...including route maps to see all works in organized manner... ### 4/5 — Only 1 reason it didn’t get 5 stars. *2018-10-09, version 3.1.16* I’m an art novice so the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because while you’re listening to the videos you can’t put your phone to sleep even though the app can be used in the background. This means you’re holding your phone the entire time. Would be nice to listen with my phone on my pocket. ### 5/5 — Very useful *2017-08-12, version 3.1.2* This is a wonderful app to have while visiting the Cleveland Natural Museum of Art. Provides a guide, tours and you can save your favorite art. I use this app every time I am here. ### 1/5 — New version is horrible *2016-05-25, version 3.0.3* The Cleveland Museum of Art recently rolled out a new version of this app and it is absolutely awful. It won't load entire galleries anymore and crashes if you try. It's slow, clunky and downright awful. I find it to be far harder and clumsier than the really outstanding old version. There's an old saying: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." There was absolutely nothing wrong with the old version, but it's my considered opinion that this monstrosity is a real clunker. Those considering downloading it: don't bother. It will prove to be a complete waste of your time and it will drive you nuts trying to use it. Wait until a new, improved version comes out. If ever. Or just hope that they get the message and give us back the old one that was so much better. This one STINKS! ### 1/5 — 648MB app - takes up more space than Photos app *2015-12-26, version 2.1.9* The app itself is 40.3MB. On initial launch, you'll have to download another 607MB of content. It is stored locally on your device instead of pulled on-demand from a server. For an occasional use app, this is a complete waste of space. ## Frequently asked questions about ARTLENS ### What does the ArtLens App do? The ArtLens App acts as a pocket guide for the Cleveland Museum of Art. It allows users to explore the museum's collection, navigate galleries with an interactive map, and access in-depth information about artworks. It can be used both within the museum and remotely for exploration. ### What are the key features of the ArtLens App? Key features include an interactive map for museum navigation, the ability to search the collection by artist, title, or accession number, and image recognition to provide additional content for scannable artworks. Users can also create and browse custom tours, save favorite artworks, and receive real-time updates on museum events. ### Is the ArtLens App free to use? Yes, the ArtLens App is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description. ### What devices is the ArtLens App compatible with? The app description indicates it turns a smartphone into a pocket guide, suggesting compatibility with modern smartphones. It utilizes Bluetooth technology, which is standard on most smartphones, for interactive features within the museum. ### How can I use the ArtLens App to plan my visit? Before arriving at the museum, you can download the app to plan your visit. You can browse and create tours, explore the collection remotely, and familiarize yourself with the museum layout using the interactive map and gallery information. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1.0 — 2026-07-28 Share tours and artworks with friends - links now open directly in the app. ### 4.0.2 — 2026-07-21 - Your screen now stays awake while your phone is connected to an ArtLens interactive - Improved docking reliability - connecting and disconnecting at in-gallery interactives is smoother and more consistent. - Creations you save are now stored on your device, so they're always ready to view and share ### 4.0.1 — 2026-07-20 - Improved experience when connecting to ArtLens interactives - Added ability to search artworks by accession number - Bug fixes ### 4.0.0 — 2026-07-19 Developed with inclusive design, this new app... - Prioritizes accessibility features to welcome the widest possible audience - Supports a more intuitive experience for visitors - Allows for easier navigation both within the app and in the museum​ - Connects seamlessly to the reimagined ArtLens Gallery interactives ### 3.1.46 — 2023-10-11 Minor improvements and bug fixes ## Apps similar to ARTLENS | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Connects: Arts+Culture](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connects-arts-plus-culture/id1476456847) | 4.8 (6,341) | Free | Education | | [Art Institute of Chicago App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-institute-of-chicago-app/id1130366814) | 2.9 (117) | Free | Education | | [Google Arts & Culture](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-arts-and-culture/id1050970557) | 4.7 (133,541) | Free | Education | | [The Magic House, Membership](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-magic-house-membership/id1591915317) | 4.6 (37) | Free | Education | | [British Museum Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-museum-audio/id1609255954) | 4.7 (1,593) | Free | Education | | [The Henry Ford Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-henry-ford-connect/id1439226064) | 3.8 (20) | Free | Education | ## Related topics [artlens](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/artlens) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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