# GettyGuide vs MSA Forward

The clearest difference is rating: MSA Forward at 5.0 against GettyGuide's 4.2. MSA Forward also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). GettyGuide's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 1) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MSA Forward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GettyGuide has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GettyGuide ships an update every 2 months, MSA Forward monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GettyGuide | MSA Forward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettyguide/id1488527711/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msa-forward/id1615630710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J. Paul Getty Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/498585966) | [Museum Store Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615630712) |

## What reviewers say

### GettyGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettyguide/id1488527711)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Discover unique perspectives on art with audio tours and immersive experiences of exhibitions and outdoor spaces. Navigate Getty's locations, explore art with diverse commentary, and plan your visit with essential information.

**Highlights:** Thematic audio tours, Explore art on-demand, Mood Journeys for unique experiences, Exhibition and event information, Location-aware navigation map, Dining and shopping details, Multilingual audio content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MSA Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msa-forward/id1615630710)

This event app connects museum store professionals. Members can access the event agenda, session details, speaker and exhibitor information, and attendee lists. Stay informed with the latest news and announcements during the event.

**Highlights:** Event agenda access, Session and speaker details, Exhibitor information, Attendee networking, Event news and announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GettyGuide free?

GettyGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MSA Forward free?

MSA Forward is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GettyGuide or MSA Forward?

MSA Forward is rated higher. GettyGuide averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while MSA Forward averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GettyGuide or MSA Forward have ads?

Neither GettyGuide nor MSA Forward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GettyGuide or MSA Forward?

GettyGuide ships an update every 2 months, and MSA Forward monthly. Most recently, GettyGuide was updated on June 5, 2026 and MSA Forward on September 10, 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.*