Comparison

Artcomframe vs ArtView Camera

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

Head to head
About

Artcomframe

This app assists artists in achieving better compositions when drawing from nature. It generates a grid overlay on your reference image, helping to transfer proportions accurately to your canvas for improved drawing accuracy.

Highlights
  • Composition grid generation
  • Proportion transfer tool
  • Reference image grid overlay
  • Canvas size input
  • Photo capture for reference
Features
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Artcomframe helps you to avoid the biggest composition mistakes in drawing from nature. You do not have to worry if the image you are drawing forms a good composition. Artcomframe brings the view to the canvas in good proportions by creating a grid on the image. It transfers the pattern of proportions from one scale to another. How to use Artcomframe? 1. DRAW diagonals on the canvas you are going to draw on. Split the height and width. Draw small diagonals. 2. MEASURE the height and width of the canvas. Insert it into the app. 3. A window with the size of your canvas will appear on the screen. 4. FIND a suitable grid for the window. 5. When you have found a suitable composition, TAKE A PHOTO. 6. DRAW the picture from the screen or printout to your canvas.

About

ArtView Camera

This app offers artists a specialized camera experience with intuitive gesture controls for zooming, aspect ratio changes, and filter selection. It also allows for quick application of watermarks and unique framing styles through smart shutter options.

Highlights
  • Gesture-based zoom
  • Instant aspect ratio switching
  • Favorite filter cycling
  • Smart shutter framing
  • Watermark application
  • Framing and camera modes
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1. Seamless Zoom: Swipe right outside the frame to zoom in smoothly. 2. Instant Ratio: Swipe up or down on the frame to switch aspect ratios in a blink. 3. Favorite Tones: Swipe left or right on the frame to quickly cycle through your favorited filters. 4. Smart Shutter: Use different shutter buttons to apply unique framing styles instantly. 5. Mode Toggle: Use the bottom-left icon to switch between Framing Mode and Camera Mode. 6. Express Watermarks: Quickly apply your preset watermarks for a signature finish.

Screenshots

Artcomframe3 screens
ArtView Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artcomframe at none against ArtView Camera's 1. Artcomframe also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. ArtView Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Artcomframe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Artcomframe against 5.0 for ArtView Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artcomframe ships an update every 10 days, ArtView Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Artcomframe versus ArtView Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtcomframeArtView Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtcomframe勤根 周

Customer experience

Artcomframe

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ArtView Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Artcomframe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArtView Camera

One-time1
  • Photo-taking feature$14.99

Questions

Is Artcomframe free?
Artcomframe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArtView Camera free?
ArtView Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Artcomframe or ArtView Camera?
Artcomframe and ArtView Camera are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Artcomframe or ArtView Camera have ads?
Neither Artcomframe nor ArtView Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artcomframe or ArtView Camera?
Artcomframe ships an update every 10 days, and ArtView Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Artcomframe was updated on September 23, 2026 and ArtView Camera on October 7, 2026.

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