NYArtBeat User Reviews

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Dead Beat

This app was great when it worked but it no longer updates when you browse by neighborhood. It’s very unfortunate. The website still works though.

Doesn’t update anymore

No galleries shown for Chelsea and customer support seems to have closed down too... It’s so sad that it doesn’t update anymore because it used to be the most convenient app.

Doesn't work with ios12 or later:(

I like this app and have been using it for awhile but it doesn't work with ios12 or later. Please update!!

Should be more popular

Why this app isn’t the gold standard for finding art shows in NYC is beyond me. It’s super useful.

Branding / UI could use an update, and UX isn’t perfect but there’s really nothing like this elsewhere. Definitely worth downloading, and even paying for if you’re into art or especially if you’re trying to get familiar with the scene.
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Needs to update

I cant use cause they are not keeping up a latest os update

I paid a good price and really need to have this function

Recently said it was updated but it’s still not working

Please Update it.

I can’t open it now. Update it please I purchased already or not, refund it plz

Update please

Love this app but needs to be updated for iOS 11!

Great app but needs to be updated to latest iOS

Please update this app, so it is downloadable again... it is not compatible with the latest version of iOS.

Please update so that it runs on IOS 11

Great app but it won’t open on latest OS - please update.

Please update

Has been over two weeks since iOS 11 came out. Would appreciate an update to be able to use the app again, please and thank you.

Please Fix!

This was a great app but the map feature no longer works with bookmarks. It's most likely the fault of Apple's flawed iOS update but the developers of this app need to stay on top of it. Unfortunate since this was an excellent app.

Released way too soon

This app may eventually be okay for what it is. But there are a few no-brainer features missing. You can't find the exhibits at a specific museum without first being at the location which makes it ridiculously difficult to plan ahead. In addition, there is no search function. The "art talk" section is pointless since on any given day there are literally dozens of events like that at the Met alone, but it only shows two items -- one vague listing for the Cloisters and another somewhere else.

Overall, seems like a very good idea that could eventually be useable with a LOT more development. Pretty useless right now.
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a great way to stay up on art events

never had a problem with the app. fairly easy to use. good times.

Indispensable guide

The map function uses an Apple Maps interface, dropping pins for each gallery/museum/location from all of the shows I have bookmarked. An indispensable timesaver.

Great App

I gave this app 5 stars but is anything ever really perfect? Well in this case I would say it's about as good as it gets when it comes to having your very own Gallery/Museum concierge in you pocket to help you navigate the NYC art scene. NYC always has a lot of everything and sometime you have an idea of what you want to do but have no idea where to start. This app is very useful tool when you decide to do an artsy farsty activity. The features, user friendly interface get you going in a few minutes. The Galleries are organized by area or borough. If you're not familiar with the city, you can pull up a map to help you locate galleries close to you. There are details of the artists being shown and one of my favorite details in the app is how long an exhibit will be at a particular gallery. This honestly is one of my favorite apps when it comes to a guide in the city.
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Nice app!

Like it!

Good Info but Missed Opportunities

The actual information they have within the app is par excellance. But it’s presented in a very dumb way. For example: if I select “Nearby,” it’d because I want to see what’s, well, nearby. It shows the hours of galleries, but why doesn’t it filter out the ones that are closed if it has access to the phone clock? Why won’t it notify me that a show I have bookmarked is closing tomorrow? Like I said: good information if I dedicate time to reading everything, but it could be so much cleverer and helpful if it tried.
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Excellent!!

Every time I visit New York, I spend an hour with this app to decide what I want to see on my visit.
The app's coverage is comprehensive, descriptions of shows accurate and succinct, and overall organization and search functions very good.
The ability to search in your vicinity makes it easy to find shows and galleries when you are on the go.
Overall, love this app!!
If you are interested in art in Nee York, get the app! No doubt Tokyo is the same. I much wish there was a London Art Beat!
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Super helpful

Great app for an art viewing novice like myself. Unless I'm missing something, the only thing I'd love to see that I don't currently is some sort of search feature.

An art enthusiast staple シ

I first used Tokyo ArtBeat in Japan. Now, this is my go-to app for discovering current openings and exhibitions in New York. I highly recommend it!