# Artivive vs Slide AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Artivive at 59% against Slide AR's 23%. Artivive also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (236 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artivive sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $13.90 per month and Slide AR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Artivive holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artivive has 236 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Artivive's written reviews are positive against 23% of Slide AR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artivive | Slide AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artivive/id1188737494/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-ar/id1439367917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artivive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188737493) | [Alberto Taiuti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435687535) |

## What reviewers say

### Artivive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artivive/id1188737494)

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.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality art experiences, Digital layers for traditional artworks, Interactive art exploration, Artist registration for AR art creation, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $13.90 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $17.90 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $39.90 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $49.90 | per month |
| Business Monthly | $99.90 | per month |
| Business Monthly | $119.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Monthly | $299.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Brings art to life
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Wow factor for viewers
- 🚀 Responsive and intuitive
- 💡 Innovative AR technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔍 Difficult to scan images
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to save videos with sound
- Artwork not detected in certain lighting conditions
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Add support for 3D models
- Extend video length beyond 8 seconds
- Implement a private/public sharing option
- Improve scanning reliability and accuracy


### Slide AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-ar/id1439367917)

Bring your layered artwork to life in a new dimension using augmented reality. Upload your creations, edit them in real-time within AR, and share immersive experiences with others. Features include GIF animations, depth effects, and video recording for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality viewing, Real-time AR editing, QR code sharing, Target image recognition, GIF animation support, Depth mode parallax effect, In-app video recording

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artivive free?

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

### Is Slide AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Artivive or Slide AR?

Artivive is rated higher. Artivive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Slide AR averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Artivive or Slide AR have ads?

Neither Artivive nor Slide AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artivive or Slide AR?

Artivive ships an update weekly, and Slide AR weekly. Most recently, Artivive was updated on November 11, 2026 and Slide AR on November 2, 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.*