Comparison

4th Wall vs Metrograph

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

Head to head
About

4th Wall

Experience public art in augmented reality. Discover curated AR exhibitions at significant locations or place 3D artworks in your own environment. Engage with art that activates historical sites and inspires dialogue.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality public art exhibitions
  • Site-specific AR artworks
  • Place 3D dimensional drawings
  • Record and share AR creations
  • Explore historically significant sites
  • Sound integration for artworks
Features
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4th Wall is a free, augmented reality (AR) public art platform exploring inclusive creative expression. “Coordinates” hosts an ongoing series of curated, collaborative, site specific, public AR art exhibitions. Users are invited to be physically present at specific locations to experience AR artworks in situ. When users select the Coordinates feature, based on their location, they will be directed toward artworks – translated into AR-- created by artists that activate the historically, politically or culturally significant sites they have chosen. “Coordinates” aims to inspire thoughtful dialogue and expand our understanding of public art. By pressing the AR Artworks button, users can view, explore and place Nancy Baker Cahill’s dimensional drawings in the environment of their choice. Drawings can be rotated, scaled, placed and recorded by user. What’s New - A more streamlined experience for the user, with the removal of the hologram, studio experience and Desert X exhibition buttons and an expansion of the curated and site-specific “Coordinates” AR public art exhibitions platform. - Artworks may include sound so make sure to check for the new orange sound button at the top of the menu when observing an artwork on site. - The “Refresh” button updates the nearest artwork depending on the user’s location. - The “About” button directs users to the home page for 4thwallapp.org. Users can re-enter the app by tapping the text, “4th Wall” at the upper left hand corner of their screens. 4th Wall App is available on iPhone 6s iOS11 or above. Founding artist and Creative Director: Nancy Baker Cahill App Developer: Drive Studios ©nancybakercahill2019

About

Metrograph

Access a curated selection of films and exclusive series, including new releases and rediscoveries. Watch content from the cinema at home or on the go, and create your personal watchlist. Enjoy bonus content and interviews.

Highlights
  • Curated film library
  • Exclusive series
  • Streaming premieres
  • Bonus content and interviews
  • Watchlist creation
  • Offline viewing
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Metrograph is the ultimate destination for movie lovers. From new releases to exciting rediscoveries, and exclusive series, Metrograph provides the best in curation, in theater and available on demand. Watch films and series screening exclusively at Metrograph’s cinemas from the comfort of your home or on the go on our new mobile app, or curate your own watchlist of films on the platform. FEATURES - The Metrograph Pictures library, plus limited engagements, curated collections, and titles hand selected by Metrograph’s programming team. - Films and series screening in Metrograph’s theaters and streaming exclusively on Metrograph At Home. - Streaming Premieres, original bonus content, interviews with your favorite directors, introductions from guest curators, and more. - Watch list and offline viewing. Terms of Service: https://watch.metrograph.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.metrograph.com/privacy

Screenshots

4th Wall4 screens
Metrograph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 4th Wall at every 11 days against Metrograph's every 4 months. 4th Wall also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Metrograph's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 4th Wall against 4.5 for Metrograph. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of 4th Wall's written reviews are positive against 90% of Metrograph's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, Metrograph every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
4th Wall versus Metrograph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4th WallMetrograph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB68 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNancy Baker Cahill Studio, IncMetrograph

Customer experience

4th Wall

All ratings42 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Metrograph

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

4th Wall

No in-app purchases

None

Metrograph

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4th Wall free?
4th Wall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metrograph free?
Metrograph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4th Wall or Metrograph?
4th Wall and Metrograph are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 42 and 30 ratings respectively.
Do 4th Wall or Metrograph have ads?
Neither 4th Wall nor Metrograph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4th Wall or Metrograph?
4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, and Metrograph every 4 months. Most recently, 4th Wall was updated on September 20, 2026 and Metrograph on September 20, 2026.

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