The Acquisition Room vs Gertrude
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Acquisition Room
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Welcome to The Acquisition Room. An exclusive platform that provides invitation-only access to compete for rare and unique buying opportunities in a distinctive private environment. Each room contains an item offered for sale for a limited time period. Potential buyers who are invited to the room can compete with each other by making offers. At the end of each sale the buyer who has made the highest acceptable offer will acquire the item. Each item is listed along with detailed information to assist in making confident and informed decisions. Further information can be found on the website.
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
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gertrude at every 2 months against The Acquisition Room's every 4 months. The Acquisition Room's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Acquisition Room ships an update every 4 months, Gertrude every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Acquisition Room | Gertrude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ArtShark Limited | Gertrude Art Technologies Ltd |
In-app purchases
The Acquisition Room
No in-app purchases
Gertrude
No in-app purchases
Questions
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