Comparison

ARTERNAL for iPad vs Studio Archive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ARTERNAL for iPad

Streamline client communication with personalized emails and track engagement. Manage your artwork inventory and client interactions across multiple messaging platforms. Features a card scanner for quick client data entry.

Highlights
  • Bespoke email campaigns
  • Personalized preview pages
  • Client list filtering
  • Email and text engagement tracking
  • Artwork inventory access
  • Cross-platform messaging tracking
  • Integrated card scanner
Features
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Send bespoke emails to clients quickly and at scale including a personalized preview page. Create specialized lists filtered by interest, location, and more! Track email and text engagement: opens, clicks and shares to inform your follow up strategy and manage time efficiently. Access your entire artwork inventory whether you are in the gallery, on the go or at the art fair. Effectively track communication across all messaging including email, text, iMessage, WhatsApp, & WeChat. Integrated card scanner to automatically save new client information.

About

Studio Archive

Features
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Studio Archive is an all-in-one platform designed specifically for artists to document, organize, and manage the work they create. Keeping track of artworks, editions, exhibitions, collectors, and provenance shouldn’t require spreadsheets or scattered notes. Studio Archive gives artists a clean, professional system to build a living record of their creative output. Key Features • Catalog artworks with images, dates, dimensions, medium, and notes • Track provenance, ownership history, and locations • Manage contacts, including collectors, galleries, and institutions • Organize works by series, year, or status • Generate professional exports and studio documentation • Create mockups and presentation-ready materials • Secure cloud storage with access across devices Built for Artists Studio Archive was created in collaboration with working artists who needed a simple, affordable way to stay organized without compromising how they work. Whether you’re managing a studio practice, preparing for exhibitions, or building a catalog raisonné over time, Studio Archive adapts to your process. Who It’s For • Visual artists • Fine artists & painters • Sculptors • Photographers • Mixed media artists • Emerging and established artists Studio Archive helps you focus on creating while keeping your studio organized, professional, and future-proof. Terms of Use (EULA): https://studioarchive.io/terms

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARTERNAL for iPad at none against Studio Archive's 1. ARTERNAL for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Studio Archive's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Studio Archive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. ARTERNAL for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARTERNAL for iPad ships an update every 2 weeks, Studio Archive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ARTERNAL for iPad versus Studio Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARTERNAL for iPadStudio Archive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB55 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperARTLOCAL (US) INC.ArtCollection.io, LLC

In-app purchases

None

ARTERNAL for iPad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Studio Archive

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ARTERNAL for iPad free?
ARTERNAL for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio Archive free?
Studio Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ARTERNAL for iPad or Studio Archive have ads?
Neither ARTERNAL for iPad nor Studio Archive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARTERNAL for iPad or Studio Archive?
ARTERNAL for iPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Studio Archive monthly. Most recently, ARTERNAL for iPad was updated on October 3, 2026 and Studio Archive on September 29, 2026.

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