# Artbox vs Class Keeper®

The clearest difference is rating: Class Keeper® at 4.8 against Artbox's 4.1. Class Keeper® also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 75%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Artbox's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artbox sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Class Keeper® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Class Keeper® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Artbox's written reviews are positive against 99% of Class Keeper®'s.

Artbox ships an update every 2 months, Class Keeper® fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artbox | Class Keeper® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artbox-crafting-memories/id1557964462/reviews) | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-keeper/id1569054549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **98.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 156 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rakTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506245082) | [Schroeck, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540147109) |

## What reviewers say

### Artbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artbox-crafting-memories/id1557964462)

Digitize and organize your family's art projects to declutter your home. Browse a tidy gallery, view highlights with widgets, and even order printed photo books. Preserve memories while celebrating creativity.

**Highlights:** Digital art project storage, Project details capture, Browse by artist or gallery, Keyword search, Photo book ordering, Lock screen widgets, iCloud backup and sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artbox+  Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Artbox+  Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Smoothie-Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burger-Sized Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sushi-Sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Family | $49.99 | one-time |
| Artbox+  Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Class Keeper®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-keeper/id1569054549)

Organize and preserve your children's precious memories digitally. Store unlimited photos, stories, and artwork, creating a cherished digital portfolio for each child from preschool through college. Share memories privately with loved ones and declutter physical storage.

**Highlights:** Unlimited child profiles, Unlimited photo storage, Story and quote logging, First & Last Day Highlight Reel, Private sharing with loved ones, Digital portfolio creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Membership | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| In App Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely easy to use and navigate
- 📸 Excellent photo and memory organization by child
- 🎨 Visually appealing with customizable color themes
- 💾 Unlimited photo storage capacity
- 🗑️ Eliminates physical clutter and paper storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Annual subscription cost ($39.99-$40/year) considered expensive by some
- 🔐 Loss of all data and access if subscription lapses or is cancelled
- 🐛 Subscription renewal code issues and technical glitches
- 😞 Permanent data loss without ongoing payment commitment
- ⚠️ Lack of offline access to stored memories

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription renewal codes not working properly
- Inability to access child profiles when subscription lapses
- Technical issues preventing account access despite customer support attempts
- Refund processing errors leaving customers charged at higher rates

**Requested features**

- Option to retain read-only access to memories after subscription cancellation
- Ability to convert digital memories into physical printed books
- Offline access to stored photos and memories
- Lower subscription pricing options
- Integration with printing services for easy physical copies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artbox free?

Artbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Class Keeper® free?

Class Keeper® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Artbox or Class Keeper®?

Class Keeper® is rated higher. Artbox averages 4.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Class Keeper® averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do Artbox or Class Keeper® have ads?

Neither Artbox nor Class Keeper® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artbox or Class Keeper®?

Artbox ships an update every 2 months, and Class Keeper® fortnightly. Most recently, Artbox was updated on November 3, 2026 and Class Keeper® on November 3, 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.*