# Artcast vs MoodWatch

The clearest difference is rating: MoodWatch at 5.0 against Artcast's 3.7. MoodWatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Artcast's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artcast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MoodWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

MoodWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artcast has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Artcast ships an update every 2 weeks, MoodWatch daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artcast | MoodWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcast/id1051396325/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodwatch-mood-ring/id6821476704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ambience Visuals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051396324) | [Super, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/439129974) |

## 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 |


### MoodWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodwatch-mood-ring/id6821476704)

This app reimagines the classic mood ring using your real biometric data. It displays your emotional state as a dynamic color jewel on your wrist, shifting based on your heart rate and heart-rate variability. Includes guided breathing exercises for moments of calm.

**Highlights:** Living color jewel display, Biometric data integration (HRV, heart rate), Valence and arousal model mapping, Watch face complication, Guided breathing exercises, Glanceable and beautiful design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artcast free?

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

### Is MoodWatch free?

MoodWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Artcast or MoodWatch?

MoodWatch is rated higher. Artcast averages 3.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while MoodWatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Artcast or MoodWatch have ads?

Artcast shows ads; MoodWatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Artcast or MoodWatch?

Artcast ships an update every 2 weeks, and MoodWatch daily. Most recently, Artcast was updated on November 2, 2026 and MoodWatch on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*