Comparison

StrangeCat vs ArtPics

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

Head to head
About

StrangeCat

Transform your photos into unique artwork using a vast library of AI-powered art styles, including comic and animation. Process images quickly and privately on your device, with options to mix styles for unlimited creative possibilities.

Highlights
  • Over 130 art styles
  • AI and classical painting mix
  • Fast image processing (2k in seconds)
  • Local device processing for privacy
  • Style pipeline for unlimited combinations
  • History navigation
Features
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StrangeCat* has a large of art styles especially comic and animation style. You'll find more than 130 art styles in this version and StrangeCat* will be updated from time to time. * Experience mixing the scientific AI and classical painting to draw something new, make a new look of your photos. * Unbelievable fast: After three phases optimization, StrangeCat* processes 2k resolution images within seconds under Lab test. * Protect Privacy Leading: All images are processed in local device instead of cloud calculate. For saving network traffic and prevent leaking private images, the StrangeCat* is running on your device. The network usage is only for essential config and diagnose data. * Draw multiple times: some styles may make edges clear, some styles may add color. Now you have chance to mix them in a pipeline process to generate unlimited probability and turn back to history anytime. AI mechanics are powered by PyTorch. And the UI is all created by excellent SwiftUI. ---------------------------------- Subscription Premium User Terms Everyone can use StrangeCat with daily free styles. And there is Premium subscription for unlocking all features. Within Premium available, you can enjoy all styles and process in HD mode for the best experience, also with early accessing amazing latest features. Inspire Premium Auto-Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use https://rexxarm.github.io/2020/05/18/User-Term/ Privacy Policy https://rexxarm.github.io/2018/09/14/privacy/

About

ArtPics

Transform your photos into masterpieces with a vast library of art filters. Apply effects inspired by famous artists or create comic and watercolor styles with a single tap. Refine your images with editing tools to capture and enhance your most beautiful moments.

Highlights
  • 100+ art filter styles
  • AI art transformations
  • One-click comic/watercolor/sketch effects
  • Photo retouching tools
  • Regular filter updates
  • Membership for exclusive styles
Features
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ArtPics is a photo editing application. You can also edit the photos after taking a photo. By applying ArtPics's art filters, you can quickly upgrade the photos you take to paintings in the style of masters of art, with effects like Picasso, Munch or even Salvador ·Dali personally created for you, you can also one-click comic/watercolor/sketch effects, are such effects worth your expectations? Come in the bowl 6_6 [Hundreds of styles] You can find more than 100 art filter styles in the ArtPics art filter library, which is currently a relatively large-scale art style filter library. Define yourself and find your favorite! Scream for the unique art! what are you waiting for? Download and experience it! [Update from time to time] ArtPics releases fun filters from time to time. Just open the app to find awesome filters, and we will also announce special styles to tell you through notifications. Please don't miss it :) [Retouched photos] ArtPics can refine the picture by modifying the exposure/tone/filter/blur/cutting, etc.; the wonderful is not to be missed, you can keep the most beautiful moment, you deserve it! [ArtPics Member] Exclusively enjoy 100+ high-definition art styles, and update the art style from time to time during the period to make your art life more exciting! You can buy ArtPics members in the app. There are two ways to buy Weibo members: The first type: $1.99/month to purchase ArtPics membership, and automatically renew monthly. The second type: $14.99/12 months to buy ArtPics membership, and automatically renew every 12 months. Purchase Notes: 1. The account will be automatically renewed and the corresponding fees will be deducted 1 day before the expiration date. 2. If you need to cancel the automatic renewal, please cancel it in your personal account settings at least 1 day in advance. 3. After the purchase takes effect, no refunds are allowed. 4. After purchase, the user can manage or turn off the automatic renewal in the personal account settings. 5. If you are an ArtPics member, the service time will be extended on the basis of the existing membership service period after ordering 6.ArtPics Member Service Agreement http://www.janesy.cn/protocol.html 7.Privacy Policy http://www.janesy.cn/privacy.htm

Screenshots

StrangeCat4 screens
ArtPics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StrangeCat at 100% against ArtPics's 44%. StrangeCat also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.2). ArtPics's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

StrangeCat is free to download; ArtPics costs $0.99 up front. StrangeCat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month and ArtPics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StrangeCat holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtPics has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of StrangeCat's written reviews are positive against 44% of ArtPics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrangeCat ships an update every 3 weeks, ArtPics every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StrangeCat versus ArtPics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrangeCatArtPics
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB60 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer非 莫Anyi County Bingzhiyi Trading Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

StrangeCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ArtPics

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StrangeCat

Subscriptions1
  • Inspire Premium$2.491 Month
2 purchases

ArtPics

Subscriptions2
  • ArtPics Month Vip3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • ArtPics Year Vip3 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is StrangeCat free?
StrangeCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtPics free?
ArtPics costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StrangeCat or ArtPics?
StrangeCat is rated higher. StrangeCat averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ArtPics averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.
Do StrangeCat or ArtPics have ads?
ArtPics shows ads; StrangeCat does not.
Which is updated more often, StrangeCat or ArtPics?
StrangeCat ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArtPics every 4 weeks. Most recently, StrangeCat was updated on October 21, 2026 and ArtPics on October 25, 2026.

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