Artivive vs teamLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Artivive
Experience traditional art in a new dimension. Point your phone at specially designed artworks to see them come alive with digital layers and augmented reality. Connect with art on a deeper, interactive level.
- Augmented reality art experiences
- Digital layers for traditional artworks
- Interactive art exploration
- Artist registration for AR art creation
- Intuitive user interface
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Please note that the application only works with Artivive extended artworks. Artivive is a revolutionary tool that transforms the way you look at art. Artists can connect a digital layer to traditional artworks, which you can experience through this application. Simply point your phone at the artwork and watch it come to life! The intuitive app uses augmented reality to tap into new dimensions, allowing you to connect with art on a deeper level. There is no better way to experience the art form of the 21st century than with Artivive, the #1 AR art platform — but don’t take our word for it, try it out yourself! ---------------------------------------------------- Artists interested in creating augmented reality art using our tool can register directly in the App. Terms and conditions apply. Terms of Use (EULA) available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
teamLab
Enhance your experience at various teamLab digital art exhibitions. Discover artwork details, interact with digital installations, and learn more about the evolving art pieces within the exhibition spaces.
- Exhibition information
- Artwork explanations
- Interactive digital art
- Evolving artwork details
- Crystal Universe interaction
- Crystal World interaction
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This app can be used in the following exhibitions: - teamLab Borderless Tokyo (Azabudai Hills, Tokyo) - teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo) - teamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces(izura, Ibaraki) - teamLab Biovortex Kyoto(Kyoto) - teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka (Nagai Botanical Garden, Osaka) - teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live (Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo Hot Springs, Kyushu) - teamLab Ruins and Heritage Rinkan Spa & Tea Ceremony (Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo Hot Springs, Kyushu) - teamLab SuperNature (The Venetian Macao, Macao) - teamLab Borderless Jeddah(jeddah, Saudi Arabia) - teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi(Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates) --- An explanation of the artwork can be viewed in the exhibition space. --- - teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo): - teamLab SuperNature (The Venetian Macao, Macao) In the Crystal Universe, swipe up on a star, and it will appear in the exhibition space. --- - teamLab Borderless Tokyo (Azabudai Hills, Tokyo) - teamLab Borderless Jeddah(jeddah, Saudi Arabia) The artworks in teamLab Borderless move, evolve, and influence each other. Enter a room and open the teamLab app to learn more about the artwork you are experiencing. In the Crystal World, swipe up on a character, and the world contained within it will be released into the space.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: teamLab at 4.7 against Artivive's 4.1. teamLab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 235). Artivive's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (59% vs 39%). 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
Both are free to download. Artivive sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $13.90 per month. teamLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
teamLab holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: teamLab has 2.5K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Artivive's written reviews are positive against 39% of teamLab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Artivive ships an update weekly, teamLab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Artivive | teamLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (235 ratings) | 4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews — better | 39.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 235 | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #160 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artivive GmbH | teamLab Inc. |
Customer experience
Artivive
teamLab
User reviews
Artivive
From 235 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Brings art to life
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Wow factor for viewers
- 🚀 Responsive and intuitive
- 💡 Innovative AR technology
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔍 Difficult to scan images
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with newer devices
teamLab
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Immersive and visually stunning art experience
- 🎨 Beautiful ambient lighting and hues
- 🎭 Interactive features with artworks
- 📱 Informative descriptions of exhibits
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly and engaging for all ages
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 📡 Poor network connectivity and heavy traffic errors
- ❌ Non-functional in many locations
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 😕 Confusing user interface and unclear purpose
Bugs and requests
Artivive
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Unable to save videos with sound
- Artwork not detected in certain lighting conditions
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for 3D models
- Extend video length beyond 8 seconds
- Implement a private/public sharing option
- Improve scanning reliability and accuracy
teamLab
Reported bugs
11 issues- App fails to detect nearby artworks
- Network errors even on venue WiFi
- Constant Bluetooth permission prompts
- Screen remains black or unresponsive
- Artwork registration not saving properly
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- Interaction features not responding
- Heavy traffic messages preventing access
- App crashes during peak hours
- Location detection inaccurate
- Interface freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Contact Us feature non-functional
Requested features
11 requests- Interactive map or floor plan to track visited exhibits
- Completion tracking system for all artworks
- Offline functionality with cached data
- Better tutorial or onboarding guidance
- Location-based notifications when near exhibits
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- Proximity detection for automatic exhibit information
- Improved WiFi connectivity solutions
- Multi-language support beyond Japanese
- Bluetooth-based communication instead of WiFi
- Clearer signage about app usage locations
- Ability to save or share artwork information
In-app purchases
Artivive
- Pro Monthly$13.901 Month
- Pro Monthly$17.901 Month
- Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$39.901 Month
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- Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$49.901 Month
- Business Monthly$99.901 Month
- Business Monthly$119.991 Month
- Enterprise Monthly$299.991 Month
teamLab
No in-app purchases









