# lit.it vs Artick

The clearest difference is rating: Artick at 5.0 against lit.it's 4.4. Artick also leads on ads (none vs shown). lit.it's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (257 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. lit.it asks for nothing beyond the download.

Artick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: lit.it has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

lit.it ships an update every 2 weeks, Artick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | lit.it | Artick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litit-short-video-app/id1610743469/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artick/id6760721344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 346 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LITTECH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610743290) | [Evan Kaplansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885916452) |

## What reviewers say

### lit.it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litit-short-video-app/id1610743469)

This platform rewards users for creating, viewing, and sharing short-form videos and other creative content. Earn points that can be exchanged for in-app features to enhance your experience. Share content and invite others to earn more rewards.

**Highlights:** Earn points for content creation, Earn points for viewing content, Earn points for sharing content, Exchange points for in-app features, Referral rewards for new users, Share pictures, videos, and music

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for entertainment
- 👍 Can be a TikTok rival
- 👍 Teaches good things
- 👍 Encourages creativity
- 👍 Helps with stress relief

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly loading
- 🐛 Cannot create account
- 🐛 App is broken
- 🐛 Nothing loads
- 🐛 Videos not watchable

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps loading endlessly
- Cannot create an account
- App is broken, no profile script
- Nothing loads
- Videos cannot be watched

**Requested features**

- Add likes and comments
- Improve song features
- Get onto BSC or Polygon/Arbitrum
- Dark mode option


### Artick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artick/id6760721344)

Submit a single line of text daily to compete anonymously against others. Users vote on the best lines, and results are revealed nightly, showing your ranking and percentile.

**Highlights:** Daily writing prompt, Anonymous submissions, Head-to-head voting, Nightly ranking and percentile, Free to play arena, Pro arena with stakes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artick Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Artick Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is lit.it free?

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

### Is Artick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, lit.it or Artick?

Artick is rated higher. lit.it averages 4.4 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Artick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do lit.it or Artick have ads?

lit.it shows ads; Artick does not.

### Which is updated more often, lit.it or Artick?

lit.it ships an update every 2 weeks, and Artick every 3 weeks. Most recently, lit.it was updated on November 12, 2026 and Artick on October 31, 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.*