Fanward vs Explore ZEISS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fanward
Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content and personal stories directly from your favorite artists. Get an inside look at their lives, creative processes, and unique viewpoints, delivered in a high-quality vlog format.
- Exclusive artist stories
- Behind-the-scenes content
- Vlog-style videos
- Personal artist viewpoints
- Regular content updates
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For SuperFans! Ever wondered how your favorite artist got their big break? What they like for breakfast? What they collect? Or what their favorite holiday is? Fanward partners with the artists you love to bring you their stories. With Fanward you never miss out! Fanward works with your artists to bring you stories regularly, in a high quality, vlog style format. Inside looks, behind the scenes, and personal viewpoints. Stuff you won’t see elsewhere! Privacy policy - https://watch.fanward.com/privacy-policy Terms and conditions - https://watch.fanward.com/terms-and-conditions
Explore ZEISS
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Discover ZEISS! Dive into the past, present, and future and experience ZEISS through fascinating stories and Augmented Reality scenes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explore ZEISS at none against Fanward's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Fanward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Explore ZEISS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fanward | Explore ZEISS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olivia J Studios LLC | Carl Zeiss AG |
In-app purchases
Fanward
- Fanward Monthly$18.991 Month
- Fanward 6 Month Plan$89.996 Months
- Fanward Rental$1.99
Explore ZEISS
No in-app purchases









