# Emma vs Art1st

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emma at none against Art1st's 3. Emma also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Art1st's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Art1st sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Emma asks for nothing beyond the download.

Emma ships an update every 17 months, Art1st weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emma | Art1st |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Communauté de l'Emmanuel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347899798) | [Art1st](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773657646) |

## What reviewers say

### Emma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emma-connect/id1606131807)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Art1st

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art1st/id6773657644)

Connect with artists, professionals, and art enthusiasts. Discover and showcase original artworks, manage portfolios, and engage directly with creators and galleries. Explore diverse art disciplines and build your art career or passion.

**Highlights:** Artwork discovery feed, Instant messaging with artists, Advanced art filters, Detailed artist profiles, Real-time notifications, Ghost mode for discreet browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Signature | $6.99 | per month |
| Boost 48h | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost 7 jours | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emma free?

Emma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Art1st free?

Art1st is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Emma or Art1st have ads?

Art1st shows ads; Emma does not.

### Which is updated more often, Emma or Art1st?

Emma ships an update every 17 months, and Art1st weekly. Most recently, Emma was updated on October 25, 2026 and Art1st on November 2, 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.*