Art.Private. vs Gertrude
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Art.Private.
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Art.Private. is a private art marketplace connecting collectors, galleries, and art lovers worldwide. Designed to bring privacy, security and transparency to the art market, Art.Private. allows users to discover, buy and sell artworks in a confidential and trusted environment. Explore the secondary art market through a curated platform where transactions remain discreet and secure. BUY quality artworks with complete security, privacy and transparency. SELL artworks through a trusted international network of collectors and galleries under highly advantageous conditions. FIND artworks by posting anonymous requests visible to members. Sellers can respond directly with matching works. DISCOVER exceptional artworks in a trusted marketplace where each work is carefully reviewed. CONTACT our team to request information, arrange viewings, make offers, or acquire artworks.
Gertrude
Discover, connect with, and collect emerging and independent artists. This platform blends social media and e-commerce for buyers seeking new art and artists looking to grow their following. Explore studios, stay updated on events, and purchase art securely.
- Discover emerging and independent artists
- Connect with artists via Studio Pages
- Real-time art world updates
- Filter art by artist, size, price, medium
- Secure art purchasing with Apple Pay
- Follow artist studios and exhibition invitations
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Gertrude is the platform to discover, connect and collect the best emerging and independent artists. Gertrude's app seamlessly blends social media and e-commerce. Whether you’re a buyer looking for the next great piece, or an artist seeking to grow your following, Gertrude is your way into the world of contemporary art. DISCOVER Follow your favourite artists on their Studio Page. Get notified and receive exhibition invitations. Be the first to know about new and sold artworks. Gain a deep understanding of an artists evolving practice and develop your own unique taste CONNECT Keep your finger on the pulse via the Live Feed, giving you access to all the action on Gertrude, in real time. Get a comprehensive overview of the most exciting collaborations, events, promotions, new artists, and market insights on the Bulletin page. COLLECT Show your support by liking artworks. Filter options to refine your search by artist, size, price, or medium. Buy with confidence using our secure platform and Apple Pay. Artist-led, buy art, sell art, contemporary art, art in the home, affordable art, learn about art, art education, collect art. Painting, photography, sculpture, prints, work on paper, installation art. Events, exhibitions, galleries, curation.
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Verdict
Art.Private. and Gertrude are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Art.Private. ships an update every 6 weeks, Gertrude every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Art.Private. | Gertrude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ARTERA | Gertrude Art Technologies Ltd |
In-app purchases
Art.Private.
No in-app purchases
Gertrude
No in-app purchases
