# Painting Recognition - ArtScan — Identify Iconic Artwork

> Identify artwork, learn art history, and explore masterpieces with your camera. (iPhone/iPad app by Hanva,LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painting-recognition-artscan/id6630371903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hanva,LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808930111)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Russian and 2 more
- Released: 2024-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painting-recognition-artscan/id6630371903/reviews.md

## What is Painting Recognition?

I've always loved walking through museums, but I often felt like I was missing the story behind each painting. That's why I built ArtScan, so anyone can understand and talk about art with confidence.

SCAN ANY PAINTING
Point your camera at any artwork -in a museum, in a book, or online- and instantly learn the artist, technique, historical context, and hidden symbolism behind it.

LEARN ART HISTORY
Explore 13 bite-sized lessons covering every major movement from Renaissance to Pop Art. Each lesson includes key artists, iconic paintings, and a quiz to test your knowledge. Available in 12 languages.

DISCOVERY MODE
Not sure what to explore? Tap to discover a randomly selected masterpiece. You never know what painting will inspire you next.

ASK ANYTHING
Go deeper with any artwork. Ask follow-up questions about technique, symbolism, or the artist's life, like having a personal art historian in your pocket.

YOUR ART JOURNEY
Every painting you scan is saved to your personal collection, building a visual diary of your art discoveries over time.

From Giotto to Banksy, ArtScan brings the story behind every canvas to your fingertips.

PS: If you find Vincent van Gogh's painting in the description, you know this app is for you ;)

Note: 1 free scan included. Unlimited access available with in-app purchase.

Privacy Policy: https://lienmuguercia.com/PaintingScanner/legal.html 
Terms and Conditions: https://lienmuguercia.com/PaintingScanner/terms.html

## Key features

- Scan any painting with your camera
- Identify artist, technique, and context
- Learn art history through 13 lessons
- Discover random masterpieces
- Ask follow-up questions about art
- Save scanned paintings to personal collection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painting-recognition-artscan/id6630371903/reviews.md

### 2/5 — buggy

*2026-07-26*

Would not upload selected image from photos and crashed repeatedly.

**Developer response:** Please visit hanva.us, click 'Contact us' to get your refund (Don't chat with the chatbot). Could you also share any details about the crash? It hasn't reproduced on our end with iPhones yet. If you're happy with how we resolve this, we’d be so grateful if you’d consider updating your review!

### 1/5 — Not useful, intrusive, hard to use

*2026-07-14*

Not easy to use, not a very broad knowledge of art

**Developer response:** To resolve any issues quickly, please go to hanva.us and click 'Contact Us'.

### 1/5 — Tell me something i dont know

*2026-07-12*

So far its a basic app with basic information

**Developer response:** To resolve any issues quickly, please go to hanva.us and click 'Contact Us'.

### 1/5 — Bad App!!!!

*2026-07-04, version 5.6.0*

Useless!

### 1/5 — Needs to be improved

*2026-06-19*

Just regenerated the information that I had provided and didn’t give me new details regarding the painting.

**Developer response:** To resolve any issues quickly, please go to hanva.us and click 'Contact Us'.

### 1/5 — Absolutely a wast of money.

*2026-06-11*

I scan 4 paintings from well known artists that basic google ai located in seconds and this app couldn’t fine anything at all. I will be disputing the scammer charge!

**Developer response:** To resolve any issues quickly, please go to hanva.us and click 'Contact Us'.

### 1/5 — Worse than google sesrch

*2026-06-11*

None of the paintings I scanned is found by app while google is giving fast and accurate results. Sound not recommend subscribing

**Developer response:** To resolve any issues quickly, please go to hanva.us and click 'Contact Us'.

### 1/5 — Potential

*2026-06-07*

Einen van Gogh zu erkennen ist keine Meisterleistung Training für die KI wäre toll ansonsten ist es abzocke

**Developer response:** To resolve any issues quickly, please go to hanva.us and click 'Contact Us'.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-06-02*

No matter what photo or signature I up load it asked for a different angle. Or just don’t upload the photo. Waste of my time

**Developer response:** To resolve any issues quickly, please go to hanva.us and click 'Contact Us'.

### 5/5 — Utile

*2026-03-12*

Le mode aléatoire est vraiment sympa …. J’ai découvert pas mal d’ouvres intéressantes

**Developer response:** Nous sommes heureux de l'apprendre. Merci pour votre review

## Frequently asked questions about Painting Recognition

### What does ArtScan do?

ArtScan allows you to identify any painting by simply pointing your camera at it. It provides information about the artist, technique, historical context, and symbolism. The app also offers art history lessons and a feature to discover new masterpieces.

### How can I learn art history with this app?

The app includes 13 bite-sized lessons covering major art movements from the Renaissance to Pop Art. Each lesson features key artists, iconic paintings, and a quiz to test your understanding. These lessons are available in 12 languages.

### Is ArtScan free to use?

The app includes one free scan upon download. For unlimited access to all features, including unlimited scans and full access to art history lessons, an in-app purchase is available.

### What kind of art can ArtScan identify?

ArtScan can identify a wide range of paintings, whether you encounter them in a museum, a book, or online. It aims to recognize iconic artwork from various periods and artists.

### Can I ask questions about the art I scan?

Yes, you can go deeper into understanding any artwork by asking follow-up questions. You can inquire about specific techniques, symbolism, or details about the artist's life, effectively acting as a personal art historian.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6.0 — 2026-06-23

What's New in ArtScan:
* We've improved performance and stability

### 5.5.0 — 2026-05-06

What's New in ArtScan:
* We've improved performance and stability

### 5.4.0 — 2026-04-28

What's New in ArtScan:
* Improved scan error messages and permissions handling. Plus a few translation refinements.

### 5.3.0 — 2026-04-14

What's New in ArtScan:
* We improved performance and reliability for a smoother experience.

### 5.2.0 — 2026-04-11

Neu bei ArtScan:
* Stabilitäts-Update. Wir haben ein paar seltene Abstürze behoben, damit ArtScan flüssig läuft.

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