# makeART vs Abstractor

The clearest difference is rating: Abstractor at 5.0 against makeART's 4.5. Abstractor also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (71% vs 56%). makeART's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 5) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. makeART sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Abstractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Abstractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: makeART has 62 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of makeART's written reviews are positive against 71% of Abstractor's.

makeART ships an update every 6 weeks, Abstractor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | makeART | Abstractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeart-art-editor-plus-generator/id1474162741/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 559 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Make Art Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474162740) | [superdiagonal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588227283) |

## What reviewers say

### makeART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeart-art-editor-plus-generator/id1474162741)

Create unique art with an interactive studio that combines art, technology, and AI. Explore various modes like Canvas Touch, Photo Editor, and World Mode to generate and customize stunning visual pieces. Collaborate with a global community of artists and access over 200 art filters and effects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered art generation, Interactive canvas touch mode, Extensive photo editing tools, 200+ unique art filters and styles, Global collaborative art creation, Customizable art elements and layers

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| makeART+ Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| makeArt Yearly Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| makeART+ Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Rainbow Dot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |


### Abstractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281)

This drawing app uses generative magic and dynamic flow brushes to create unique, animated artwork. Explore infinite possibilities with brushes that respond to your gestures, imported images, and algorithmic patterns.

**Highlights:** Generative flow brushes, Image-driven velocity maps, Algorithmic particle behavior, Color shifting based on stroke, Layer support, Color source layers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access · 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium · 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| All-Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is makeART free?

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

### Is Abstractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, makeART or Abstractor?

Abstractor is rated higher. makeART averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Abstractor averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do makeART or Abstractor have ads?

Neither makeART nor Abstractor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, makeART or Abstractor?

makeART ships an update every 6 weeks, and Abstractor every 5 days. Most recently, makeART was updated on October 14, 2026 and Abstractor on October 20, 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.*