# Artcast vs Virtual Walks

The clearest difference is price: Artcast at Free against Virtual Walks's $0.99. Artcast also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Virtual Walks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Artcast is free to download; Virtual Walks costs $0.99 up front. Artcast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Virtual Walks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Artcast ships an update every 2 weeks, Virtual Walks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artcast | Virtual Walks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcast/id1051396325/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ambience Visuals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051396324) | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) |

## What reviewers say

### Artcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcast/id1051396325)

Discover, share, and create art with a global community. Curate personal collections, display them on your TV, and even earn revenue from your own creations. Connect with artists and art lovers worldwide.

**Highlights:** Discover diverse artwork and artists, Connect with a global artist community, Create and upload your own artwork, Earn revenue from artwork views, Curate custom art playlists, Sync art collections to your TV

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gallery Pass (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Gallery Pass (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Gallery Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gallery Rental | $1.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Walks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walks/id6737236069)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Walks Full Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Virtual Walks Full Version | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artcast free?

Artcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Walks free?

Virtual Walks costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Artcast or Virtual Walks have ads?

Artcast shows ads; Virtual Walks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Artcast or Virtual Walks?

Artcast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Virtual Walks every 3 months. Most recently, Artcast was updated on October 11, 2026 and Virtual Walks on October 23, 2026.

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