Ujama vs Artistica
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ujama
Connect with your local and affiliated communities to foster friendship and teamwork. This app facilitates mutual aid, fundraising, event planning, and a local marketplace. Earn points for helping others, redeemable for rewards.
- Trusted connections
- Community messaging
- Fundraising tools
- Event planning
- Local marketplace
- Earn Upendo Points
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Ujama helps people help one another. Our name comes from the Swahili word “ujamaa" which means extended family. We promote more joy and fewer logistics through the power of community, friendship and teamwork. Make trusted connections near you and from your affiliated communities. Use Ujama messaging to give and get help, fundraise, and to plan events and get-togethers. Use our marketplace to sell your products and services and to shop from sellers in your communities. Earn Upendo Points for helping others which can be redeemed for rewards.
Artistica
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Artistica is a space for visual artists to share, connect and get inspired. Create Your Portfolio: Add your best artworks and write about the idea or story behind each one. Share your portfolio with others and let people see your creative journey. Explore Art That Matches Your Interests: Browse through different types of art based on what you like. Discover new styles, get inspired, and learn from other artists. Connect Through Communities: Join or create art communities based on your style or interest. Talk with other artists, exchange ideas, and get helpful feedback on your work. Join Weekly Contests: Take part in weekly art challenges and try something new. It’s a great way to stay creative, improve your skills, and have fun with other artists. Artistica is a simple and friendly app made to support both new and experienced artists. Join today and grow your art with others. Developed at Galgotias University by Aditya Kumar Gupta, Aida Sharon Bruce, Prateek Kumar Rai, Roshan Karn and Artistico Nest Private Limited...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ujama at weekly against Artistica's every 2 months. Ujama also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ujama ships an update weekly, Artistica every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ujama | Artistica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (83 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ujama Inc. | Artistico Nest Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Ujama
No in-app purchases
Artistica
No in-app purchases









