# Artivive vs Moving Canvas

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moving Canvas at none against Artivive's 7. Moving Canvas also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Artivive's advantage is ratings volume (236 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Moving Canvas holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artivive has 236 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Artivive ships an update weekly, Moving Canvas every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artivive | Moving Canvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artivive/id1188737494/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moving-canvas/id1476461171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 174 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artivive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188737493) | [Park West Galleries Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476461170) |

## 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


### Moving Canvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moving-canvas/id1476461171)

Experience art like never before with augmented reality. Point your device at an official artwork to see it animate, change, and even come to life off the canvas. Discover innovative ways artists are enriching their creations.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality art animation, Artwork comes to life, Designed by major artists, Innovative art enrichment, View official Moving Canvas artworks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artivive free?

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

### Is Moving Canvas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Artivive or Moving Canvas?

Moving Canvas is rated higher. Artivive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Moving Canvas averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Artivive or Moving Canvas have ads?

Neither Artivive nor Moving Canvas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artivive or Moving Canvas?

Artivive ships an update weekly, and Moving Canvas every 11 days. Most recently, Artivive was updated on November 11, 2026 and Moving Canvas on November 3, 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.*