Comparison

4th Wall vs Texworld NYC

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

Texworld NYC

Navigate the largest textile and apparel trade show on the East Coast with this official event companion. Connect with exhibitors, access schedules, and discover trends and networking opportunities. Enhance your trade show experience with features like an interactive floorplan and AI matchmaking.

Highlights
  • Interactive Floorplan
  • AI Matchmaking
  • Searchable Exhibitor Lists
  • Product Scanning
  • Education Schedule
  • Network and Schedule Meetings
Features
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The official app for Texworld New York City, the largest sourcing event on the East Coast, is your essential companion for navigating this premier textile and apparel trade show. Co-located with Apparel Sourcing NYC, Home Textiles Sourcing (Summer edition only), and Printsource, this app allows you to seamlessly connect with exhibitors, access the full event schedule, and stay updated on all the latest trends, networking opportunities, and educational workshops. Download to access your show badge and explore special features to enhance your experience. App Features: Interactive Floorplan AI Matchmaking Searchable Exhibitor Lists (by multiple attributes) Product Scanning Education Schedule Network and Schedule Meetings

Screenshots

4th Wall4 screens
Texworld NYC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 4th Wall at 4.5 against Texworld NYC's 4.2. 4th Wall also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (42 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

4th Wall holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4th Wall has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, Texworld NYC every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
4th Wall versus Texworld NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4th WallTexworld NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB123 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNancy Baker Cahill Studio, IncExpoPlatform LTD

Customer experience

4th Wall

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

Texworld NYC

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

4th Wall

No in-app purchases

None

Texworld NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4th Wall free?
4th Wall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Texworld NYC free?
Texworld NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4th Wall or Texworld NYC?
4th Wall is rated higher. 4th Wall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Texworld NYC averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do 4th Wall or Texworld NYC have ads?
Neither 4th Wall nor Texworld NYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4th Wall or Texworld NYC?
4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, and Texworld NYC every 6 weeks. Most recently, 4th Wall was updated on September 5, 2026 and Texworld NYC on September 5, 2026.

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