# Artivive vs ARpoise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARpoise at none against Artivive's 7. ARpoise also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Artivive's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (234 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artivive sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $13.90 per month. ARpoise asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARpoise holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artivive has 234 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Artivive ships an update weekly, ARpoise every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artivive | ARpoise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artivive/id1188737494/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arpoise/id1451460843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **234** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 174 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artivive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188737493) | [Tamiko Thiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416098057) |

## 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


### ARpoise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arpoise/id1451460843)

Experience augmented reality artworks that blend digital art with your surroundings. Discover interactive installations like "Lotus Meditation" and "Evolution of Fish" through your smartphone.

**Highlights:** View AR artworks, Geo-locative art experiences, Interactive meditation art, Explore digital installations, Smartphone-based AR

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artivive free?

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

### Is ARpoise free?

ARpoise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Artivive or ARpoise?

ARpoise is rated higher. Artivive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while ARpoise averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Artivive or ARpoise have ads?

Neither Artivive nor ARpoise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artivive or ARpoise?

Artivive ships an update weekly, and ARpoise every 2 months. Most recently, Artivive was updated on October 19, 2026 and ARpoise on October 18, 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.*