Comparison

Botero vs Artplace App

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

Head to head
About

Botero

This app provides an audio guide for an art exhibition, offering descriptions and narrations for selected artworks. It features image recognition, interactive maps, and accessibility options for all visitors.

Highlights
  • Audio descriptions and narrations
  • Image recognition for artworks
  • Interactive exhibition maps
  • Artwork search and favorites
  • Accessibility for visually impaired
  • Bluetooth proximity suggestions
Features
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Download the official app of the Fernando Botero's exhibition at Palazzo Pallavicini from 12 October 2019 to 26 January 2020. Forget traditional audio guides. All you need is in your pocket. Essential and immediate, the app that will guide you during your visit without diverting your attention from the artworks. You will find 22 of the most beautiful and important works being shown at the exhibition (50 in total) with descriptions and audios in Italian and English. Easy and smart access to info Discover artworks through the exploration page and find them grouped by position or thematic areas. Use textual research to find them by typing the title or number. Add artworks to your favorite collection to find them quickly and to share them with your friends. Image, Audio, Details Wear headphones or bring your phone to your ear and let yourself be guided by narrations. Look at the images and discover the the artworks details to better appreciate them. Image recognition Recognize artworks by framing them with your camera. If they are in the app, you'll be able to immediately access the corresponding information. Interactive maps Check the position of artworks to better move around and locate yourself. Find rooms and artworks and explore each detail. Don't forget to turn on bluetooth: let us suggest the closest works as you walk through the halls and if you really don't want to get distracted, put your phone in your pocket and use your earphones as a remote control. Accessible Art belongs to everyone. Accessibility is one of the issues we most cherish. This app can be used the same way by sighted people and people with visual impairments: nobody shall be left behind! ...and now...download it and enjoy your tour... PS: if you have doubts or suggestions please contact us at support@itcares.it

About

Artplace App

Features
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Artplace is the app designed to guide you in discovering the well‑known and lesser‑known places of Italy. Whether you are visiting an art city, exploring an ancient village or walking along a historical route, Artplace provides reliable, updated and easy‑to‑access content. Discover historic buildings, religious sites, museums, archaeological areas, natural trails and much more — all just a tap away and always with you. What you can do with Artplace Explore museums, villages and cities with complete and curated information Access thematic routes and cultural itineraries Receive geolocated content directly on your smartphone Save your favourite places to revisit them anytime Discover walking routes and paths across the territory Interactive experience Artplace uses smart positioning technologies to automatically send you content and notifications as you approach points of interest. This allows you to: Discover details and curiosities about the place you are visiting, without searching Enjoy simple, intuitive and personalised navigation Make each visit more interactive, engaging and natural A quality guide The app’s content is created in collaboration with municipalities, museums, cultural institutions and universities to ensure accurate, verified and always updated information. Whether you are a tourist or a curious local, Artplace helps you discover and appreciate the heritage around you. Get started Download the app for free Activate Bluetooth and allow geolocation Start exploring villages, museums, points of interest and walking routes around you Enjoy your visit with Artplace!

Screenshots

Botero4 screens
Artplace App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Botero at 13.0 against Artplace App's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Botero ships an update every 3 weeks, Artplace App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Botero versus Artplace App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoteroArtplace App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITCares s.r.l.SmartFactory srl

In-app purchases

None

Botero

No in-app purchases

None

Artplace App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Botero free?
Botero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Artplace App free?
Artplace App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Botero or Artplace App have ads?
Neither Botero nor Artplace App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Botero or Artplace App?
Botero ships an update every 3 weeks, and Artplace App fortnightly. Most recently, Botero was updated on October 24, 2026 and Artplace App on October 16, 2026.

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