Comparison

Fanward vs Explore ZEISS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Exclusive artist stories
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Vlog-style videos
  • Personal artist viewpoints
  • Regular content updates
Features
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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

About

Explore ZEISS

Features
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Discover ZEISS! Dive into the past, present, and future and experience ZEISS through fascinating stories and Augmented Reality scenes!

Screenshots

Fanward4 screens
Explore ZEISS4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fanward versus Explore ZEISS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanwardExplore ZEISS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivia J Studios LLCCarl Zeiss AG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fanward

Subscriptions2
  • Fanward Monthly$18.991 Month
  • Fanward 6 Month Plan$89.996 Months
One-time1
  • Fanward Rental$1.99
None

Explore ZEISS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fanward free?
Fanward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explore ZEISS free?
Explore ZEISS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fanward or Explore ZEISS have ads?
Neither Fanward nor Explore ZEISS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fanward or Explore ZEISS?
Fanward ships an update every 4 months, and Explore ZEISS every 4 months. Most recently, Fanward was updated on October 24, 2026 and Explore ZEISS on October 14, 2026.

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