# Smart Art - Art History Escape — Your Daily Culture Getaway

> Daily art history stories, quizzes, and a searchable collection of artworks. (iPhone/iPad app by Ask Connoisseur LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-art-art-history-escape/id1486560836 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ask Connoisseur LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486560835)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 514 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-art-art-history-escape/id1486560836/reviews.md

## What is Smart Art?

Do you love Art and its History? Get inspired & Learn something new every day!
Smart Art helps everyone to brighten up the day and enjoy the unrivaled works of art, discover brilliant artists and learn more about their art and its history in a fun and interactive way.

In Smart App we have brought together:
- curious and relatable stories and quizzes on arts and culture written in a witty, conversational tone,
- fully-searchable collection of high-quality images of beautiful and extraordinary artworks,
- and spiced it up with fun interactive features to take art discovery among young and old, enthusiasts or pros to a new level of engagement and fun. 

KEY FEATURES

• Daily Stories - 1000+ original short thematic history and artwork background stories that enlighten, entertain, and inspire. New one released every day!
• Art History Quizzes - another way to discover brilliant art and check your knowledge along the way.
• Preview Bubbles - fun and entertaining Video & Photo previews of original content and art history news.
• Easy to navigate Collection - Over 80,000 classified paintings (continuously growing and upgrading) from Medieval Manuscripts to Abstract Expressionism.
• Thematic Search - Browse artworks by filtering them by style, genre, artist, school, and other tags.
• Home Screen WIDGET - Enjoy new art every hour & Learn its story in 1 click.
• Artwork Zoom - Explore masterpieces in every detail.
• Personal collection - Save and share your favorite pieces.
• Push Notifications - Never miss your daily art inspiration and insights.
• Ad-FREE in all modes - 'cause we respect art and its viewers [you!].

Our mission is to make you feel inspired and know your way around in arts and culture. Use Smart Art for pleasure and leisure, in addition to your art education or professional research.

SUPPORTED BY ART LOVERS LIKE YOU

Smart Art isn't supported by banner ads. It is supported by art lovers like You. If you find this experience valuable, keep this project evolving and improving by becoming a subscriber. 

THE STORY BEHIND SMART ART

We’re a family team of two passionate art lovers, researchers, and ArtTech enthusiasts exploring new ways to make world art heritage more accessible and take brilliant artists of the past out of obscurity. 

Smart Art was born as an online community of thousands of passionate art lovers meeting daily to see and enjoy beautiful art and discuss the story behind it.

Now we invite you to join us on this journey and discover the whole universe of arts and history with Smart Art!

Privacy Policy: https://getsmartart.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://getsmartart.com/terms

## Key features

- Daily art history stories
- Interactive art quizzes
- Searchable artwork collection
- Artwork zoom and detail view
- Home screen widget for art
- Save and share favorite artworks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Smart Art?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Gorgeous, high-quality art
- 📚 Informative and educational content
- 🕰️ Engaging historical stories
- 🤩 Enjoyable and entertaining app
- 🌟 Excellent curation of artworks
- 🎨 Wide variety of art styles and periods
- 🌍 Diverse representation of artists
- 🔍 Detailed writeups on artworks

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free content access
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing navigation/UI at times
- 🔍 Lack of basic artwork details in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Landscape mode issues causing portrait orientation
- Paid content still locked after subscription
- Blank screens when trying to view additional artwork details

**Most requested features**

- More multimedia content (videos, audio)
- Ability to save/share favorite artworks
- Improved search and filtering options
- Offline mode for viewing artworks
- Integration with social media platforms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-art-art-history-escape/id1486560836/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2026-06-07, version 6.17*

Perfect app for learning about anything related to art. It is useful and helpful with quizzes and pictures of paintings to draw information from. It is an ideal source and I love the app for its functionality.😊

### 5/5 — Good content

*2026-05-04, version 6.16*

I’ve been using smart art for awhile I left and came back because it’s a really great source for learning and taking time to see great art.

### 5/5 — USED TO BE THE BEST!!

*2026-04-12, version 6.16*

USED TO BE THE BEST Art App!! Now the daily 2nd Story (below the Free top story) and the Art Quiz (below the Free second story) are no longer free. BIG disappointment. Used to be my favorite Art App! Offered MORE Art stories than any other but not anymore. 
PLEASE bring back the other 2 FREE daily options!!!

### 5/5 — Happy I bought it, worth it all, but…

*2026-03-16, version 6.16*

They haven’t fixed the landscape issue, it keeps flipping to portrait mode. I also like the stories, would love to read more in depth narrative, but how it is now is also pretty fun and interesting.

Response to developer:
I’ve tried what you suggested, but that’s where the problem I mentioned happens. I tap on it to go into full view, turn it to landscape, and it just flips it into portrait view in landscape mode.

### 4/5 — Happy I bought it, worth it all, but…

*2026-03-08*

They haven’t fixed the landscape issue, it keeps flipping to portrait mode. I also like the stories, would love to read more in depth narrative, but how it is now is also pretty fun and interesting.

**Developer response:** Hi 4Geist, thanks for the kind words! Regarding your note on the landscape mode: 
Indeed, the overall layout of the app itself doesn't support switching to the landscape mode by design. 
Yet, each and every image in the app can be viewed full-screen either in vertical or horizontal format. Just tap the picture (it shall go full-screen) and then turn your device to see the details.
Hope this helps! Marina

### 5/5 — An informative and fresh look at art

*2026-02-11, version 6.16*

Note: I have given 5 stars in this review but only 4 are shown. 
I’ve been a Smart Art subscriber for several months now. The content is light-hearted yet informative, covering an extensive range of styles and eras. I’ve enjoyed learning about lesser-known artists and seeing their impressive work. Organizing the artwork by themes is an effective way to stay engaged, and the quality of the images throughout the app is very good. I also appreciate the insights into the more mundane but exciting side of art dealing, including the prices for which certain pieces were sold. In summary, a great app for the curious art lover. PS. It's also great getting a prompt response from the creators about comments or questions regarding the App.

### 4/5 — Videos to watch would be epic

*2026-01-22, version 6.16*

Great app!

### 4/5 — เรื่องไรเลา

*2025-12-28, version 6.15*

ภาพชัดดีแต่บันทึกไม่ได้และราคาแพงเกินไป

### 5/5 — good

*2025-10-12, version 6.15*

good

### 5/5 — Язык

*2025-10-07, version 6.15*

Можно ли перевести на русский язык?

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Art

### What does Smart Art do?

Smart Art provides daily stories, interactive quizzes, and a vast collection of artworks to help users learn about art history in a fun and engaging way. It aims to make art heritage more accessible and inspire users with brilliant artists and their creations.

### What are the key features of Smart Art?

Key features include daily short stories about art and history, art history quizzes, video and photo previews, an easily navigable collection of over 80,000 classified paintings, thematic search by style or artist, a home screen widget, artwork zoom for detailed exploration, the ability to save and share favorite pieces, and push notifications for daily inspiration.

### How much does Smart Art cost?

Smart Art is supported by its users through subscriptions. While the app is ad-free, becoming a subscriber helps keep the project evolving and improving, allowing for continued development and enhancement of the art discovery experience.

### What kind of art can I find in the app?

The app features a continuously growing collection of over 80,000 classified paintings, spanning from Medieval Manuscripts to Abstract Expressionism. You can browse artworks by filtering them by style, genre, artist, school, and other relevant tags.

### Who is Smart Art for?

This app is designed for anyone who loves art and its history, from young learners to seasoned enthusiasts and professionals. It's ideal for those seeking daily inspiration, wanting to learn something new about culture, or looking for a fun and interactive way to explore art.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.18 — 2026-06-08

Bug correction and performance improvement

### 6.17 — 2026-05-26

Minor bug correction and performance improvement

### 6.16 — 2026-01-02

Minor bug correction and performance improvement

### 6.15 — 2025-06-29

Minor bug correction and performance improvement

### 6.14 — 2025-06-23

Minor bug correction and performance improvement

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