Tape vs Artwrld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tape
Discover curated events, shows, and cultural experiences in NYC and LA. Join existing groups with a code or apply to the waitlist for access to exclusive happenings.
- Curated event listings
- Shows and concerts
- Cultural happenings
- Access via invitation code
- Waitlist for new members
- NYC and Los Angeles focus
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Access curated events, shows and things to do in culture in NYC & LA. You can join with a code or if you know another member. Otherwise sign up for the waitlist as we review weekly.
Artwrld
Discover art locations like galleries, museums, and events with map-based navigation. Plan art walks, get exhibition info, and find hidden art spots. Connect with art and culture in your city or while traveling.
- Map-based art location discovery
- Find galleries, museums, and events
- Personalized art walk planning
- Real-time exhibition information
- Discover hidden art gems
- Connect with art and culture
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Discover art wherever you are with our map-based navigation app. Find nearby galleries, museums, events, and artist-run spaces with ease. Plan personalized art walks, get real-time info on exhibitions, and uncover hidden gems in your city or while traveling. Designed for curious minds and art lovers alike, the app helps you see more, explore deeper, and connect with art in person—one location at a time. Start navigating your Artwrld. We believe the art world should feel less like a gated institution and more like an open invitation. That’s why Artwrld is designed to be social, accessible, and connected—linking people to art, and to each other, through thoughtful discovery, shared experiences, and a shared love of culture in everyday life
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Artwrld at free against Tape's ad-supported. Tape's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 19). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tape against 5.0 for Artwrld. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tape | Artwrld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 380 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tape Project Inc. | Josh Goldblum |
Customer experience
Tape
Artwrld
Bugs and requests
Tape
Requested features
1 request- More updates and features
Artwrld
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tape
No in-app purchases
Artwrld
No in-app purchases
