Comparison

Creative Artist vs artGuide App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Creative Artist

Features
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Australia's number 1 publisher of Art magazines has created the best Art magazine. This magazine brings the best of all types of art and explores the whole of the art world. Meet inspiring artists using all forms of mediums including drawing. Also each issue we will meet an amazing photographer who will provide a workshop so you can take great photos to enhance your art work. With regular features on how to set up the perfect studio and road test products. We will also visit galleries from all over the world and local exhibitions and art fairs. Pricing for subscriptions available: โ€ข Single issue: 6.99 AUD โ€ข 1 year subscription: 30.99 AUD, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Terms of Service : https://www.zinio.com/www/legal/terms.jsp#terms Privacy Policy : https://www.zinio.com/www/legal/terms.jsp#policy

About

artGuide App

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artGuide is a print and digital visual arts magazine dedicated to being your source of monthly gallery exhibits, artists, art museums, and art events. Interactive maps and live interactive advertisements and artwork images brings you up-to- date arts news in your area.

Screenshots

Creative Artist4 screens
artGuide App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: artGuide App at none against Creative Artist's 16. artGuide App also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Creative Artist sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. artGuide App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creative Artist ships an update every 7 months, artGuide App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Creative Artist versus artGuide App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreative ArtistartGuide App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.2 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size95 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZinio ProAuger Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Creative Artist

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$9.991 Year
One-time15
  • Creative Artist Annual$3.99
  • Issue 19$3.99
  • Issue 24$3.99
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  • Issue 31$3.99
  • 34$3.99
  • 35$3.99
  • Issue 37$3.99
  • Issue 38$3.99
  • Issue 39$3.99
  • Issue 42$3.99
  • Issue 46$3.99
  • Issue 41$3.99
  • Issue 47$3.99
  • Issue 49$3.99
  • Issue 44$4.99
None

artGuide App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Creative Artist free?
Creative Artist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is artGuide App free?
artGuide App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Creative Artist or artGuide App have ads?
Neither Creative Artist nor artGuide App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Creative Artist or artGuide App?
Creative Artist ships an update every 7 months, and artGuide App every 4 months. Most recently, Creative Artist was updated on September 8, 2026 and artGuide App on May 17, 2026.

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