Comparison

Creative Artist vs Spirits Network

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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: • Single issue: 6.99 AUD • 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

Spirits Network

Discover original content about fine spirits, from whiskey to tequila, tailored to your preferences. Connect with a community of enthusiasts and experts, and shop for rare products directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Personalized content recommendations
  • Original documentaries and series
  • Direct product purchasing
  • Monthly curated spirits boxes
  • Community forums for enthusiasts
  • Connect with industry experts
Features
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Personalization: See the stories based on your preferences. Only want to see content created for a particular spirit type and geared for the someone learning or someone who has a lot of knowledge? You tell us what you like and we help provide the content line-up for you. Original Content: See the stories behind the bottles, whether it’s a short snippet of a Japanese whiskey-tasting on mobile or a documentary about tequila on the big screen. Our award-winning series uncover the characters of legend and the tastemakers of today obsessing with craft whiskeys, vodkas, tequilas, gins, brandies and other liquors across fine spirits categories. Shoppable Content: Members can buy rare and even exclusive product in two ways: One, product windows will be visible within content screens with a “Quick Buy”” option available. Two, subscribe to a monthly Spirits box and have our experts select products based on tastes and areas of desired exploration whether it’s a monthly bourbon box, craft gin or the latest in tequila. Those offers will also be available as gifts for the holidays, bridal party, or even the office party. Community: Spirits Network is building a new kind of social network, one where spirits enthusiasts can connect to each other as well as the personalities and experts that define the spirits business.

Screenshots

Creative Artist4 screens
Spirits Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spirits Network at none against Creative Artist's 16. Spirits Network also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creative Artist ships an update every 7 months, Spirits Network every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Creative Artist versus Spirits Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreative ArtistSpirits Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZinio ProNBTV 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
Show 12 more
  • 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

Spirits Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Creative Artist free?
Creative Artist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spirits Network free?
Spirits Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Creative Artist or Spirits Network have ads?
Neither Creative Artist nor Spirits Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Creative Artist or Spirits Network?
Creative Artist ships an update every 7 months, and Spirits Network every 9 days. Most recently, Creative Artist was updated on September 8, 2026 and Spirits Network on September 9, 2026.

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