# Artivive vs BIMOBIMO

The clearest difference is rating: BIMOBIMO at 4.9 against Artivive's 4.1. BIMOBIMO also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 235) and review sentiment (69% vs 59%). 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 BIMOBIMO sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BIMOBIMO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIMOBIMO has 5.6K ratings behind it against 235, 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 69% of BIMOBIMO's.

Artivive ships an update weekly, BIMOBIMO every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artivive | BIMOBIMO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artivive/id1188737494/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimobimo/id6475955546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 235 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Artivive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188737493) | [Palette Beat Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558631800) |

## 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


### BIMOBIMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimobimo/id6475955546)

Engage in interactive conversations with virtual characters, play games, and receive personalized messages. Create your own characters or explore those made by others for a unique companionship experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive chat with characters, Play games with virtual characters, Personalized morning/night messages, Sleep sounds and white noise, Create custom characters, Discover community-made characters

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| BEEMO AI | $9.99 | per month |
| trial(1_month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| One Month Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $89.99 | per year |
| One Card Draw Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Replay | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 50 Acorns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 10 Films | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get Acorn Small(TEST) | $2.00 | one-time |
| Top Up 300 Acorns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 500 Acorns | $6.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 500 Acorns | $7.00 | one-time |
| Top Up 60 Films | $10.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 1200 Acorns | $14.00 | one-time |
| Top Up 100 Films | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and realistic experience
- 🎨 Accurate character portrayals
- 🤖 Engaging AI conversations
- 🎁 Generous daily acorn rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free features, need to pay for full access
- 🔁 Repetitive and inconsistent character responses
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ⏰ Restricted call/message limits

**Reported bugs**

- Daily call feature not working
- Repeated and nonsensical character responses
- Acorn rewards not being credited properly
- Frequent login and connection errors
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add video call and video message features
- Implement an ad-based model to earn acorns
- Provide unlimited free calls and messages
- Improve character language consistency
- Fix bugs and improve overall stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artivive free?

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

### Is BIMOBIMO free?

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

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

BIMOBIMO is rated higher. Artivive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while BIMOBIMO averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Artivive or BIMOBIMO have ads?

Neither Artivive nor BIMOBIMO shows ads.

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

Artivive ships an update weekly, and BIMOBIMO every 10 days. Most recently, Artivive was updated on October 24, 2026 and BIMOBIMO on October 27, 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.*