# ShuffleHead™ vs ArtsWave

The clearest difference is price: ArtsWave at Free against ShuffleHead™'s $3.99. ArtsWave also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). ShuffleHead™'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ArtsWave is free to download; ShuffleHead™ costs $3.99 up front. ShuffleHead™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ArtsWave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShuffleHead™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShuffleHead™'s written reviews are positive against 71% of ArtsWave's.

ShuffleHead™ ships an update every 9 months, ArtsWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShuffleHead™ | ArtsWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shufflehead/id1474676038/reviews)** | [4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artswave/id6478504749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 74 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kasumi Art Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835480491) | [ArtsWave](https://appshunter.io/developer/420289614) |

## What reviewers say

### ShuffleHead™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shufflehead/id1474676038)

An interactive coloring book that lets you spin, mix, and color comic imagery to create unique visual stories. Discover narrative moments and responsive soundscapes as you bring your creations to life.

**Highlights:** Spin and mix comic imagery, Create endless scene combinations, Color with artist-created palettes, Reveal short narrative moments, Experience responsive sound loops

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baby Animals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Creatures of Imagination | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extroverted Vertabrates | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genetically Engineered | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ground Breakers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monsters of the ID | $1.99 | one-time |
| Schemers and Dreamers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trials and Errors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Uncanny Headscapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| We Beg to Differ | $1.99 | one-time |


### ArtsWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artswave/id6478504749)

Discover and plan your arts and entertainment experiences with a personalized event calendar. Unlock exclusive pass savings, discounts, and behind-the-scenes content to support local arts.

**Highlights:** Personalized event calendar, ArtsWave Pass savings, Exclusive content, Customizable itineraries, Support local arts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The BLINK® Insider | $10.00 | one-time |
| ArtsWave Pass Unlimited | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Comprehensive event calendar
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient all-in-one platform
- 💰 Offers discounts and benefits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 🔒 Account recognition problems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShuffleHead™ free?

ShuffleHead™ costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ArtsWave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShuffleHead™ or ArtsWave?

ShuffleHead™ is rated higher. ShuffleHead™ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ArtsWave averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.

### Do ShuffleHead™ or ArtsWave have ads?

Neither ShuffleHead™ nor ArtsWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShuffleHead™ or ArtsWave?

ShuffleHead™ ships an update every 9 months, and ArtsWave fortnightly. Most recently, ShuffleHead™ was updated on October 13, 2026 and ArtsWave on October 8, 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.*
