Comparison

A4A vs Artwork Codex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A4A

Features
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The future of inclusivity is here! The A4A app gives museum visitors easy access to accessible content. A simple, standardized design allows visitors to walk through participating museums and gain access to content like social stories, audio descriptors for exhibits and media content, and captioning and reinforced audio. Features: Uses Bluetooth for indoor locationing Social Stories* and museum exhibit audio & lighting ratings provide people with sensory needs and their caregivers information on interacting with the exhibit Audio Descriptors* for the exhibits and synchronization to media content provided for people who are blind or have low-vision Assistive Listening content including captions and reinforced audio for media content provided for people who are deaf or hard of hearing * Options available depend on participating museum

About

Artwork Codex

Manage your art collection with this comprehensive archive and portfolio system. Easily catalog artworks with detailed records, attach supporting documents, and organize them into collections. Present your work through shareable links, password-protected rooms, or PDF catalogs.

Highlights
  • Art inventory and cataloging
  • Attach photos, videos, and documents
  • Organize works into collections
  • Create PDF catalogs and viewing rooms
  • Track sales and exhibitions
  • Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and web
Features
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Artwork Codex helps artists, studios, galleries and collectors keep every artwork record in one organised place. Capture works from your camera, photo library or files. Record titles, artists, materials, dimensions, prices, locations, notes, editions, exhibitions, provenance and sales. Add images, videos and documents so each work has a complete history. Organise your archive with tags, folders and collections, then quickly search, filter and browse. Create polished PDF catalogues, share private viewing rooms, publish a portfolio and keep track of contacts, collectors and sales. Your archive stays up to date across iPhone, iPad and the Artwork Codex web app. Work offline when needed and continue when you are connected again. Start free with up to 5 artworks. Starter supports growing archives, while Studio offers unlimited artworks and advanced tools for larger collections. Subscriptions can be managed or restored from your Apple account. Trial availability and pricing may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://artworkcodex.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://artworkcodex.com/terms Support: https://artworkcodex.com/support

Screenshots

A4A4 screens
Artwork Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A4A at none against Artwork Codex's 4. A4A also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Artwork Codex's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Artwork Codex sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. A4A asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A4A ships an update every 6 months, Artwork Codex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A4A versus Artwork Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA4AArtwork Codex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperA4A Designs, LLCLuke White

In-app purchases

None

A4A

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Artwork Codex

Subscriptions4
  • Starter Monthly14 Days trial$9.001 Month
  • Studio Monthly14 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • Starter Annual14 Days trial$96.001 Year
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  • Studio Annual14 Days trial$289.001 Year

Questions

Is A4A free?
A4A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Artwork Codex free?
Artwork Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A4A or Artwork Codex have ads?
Neither A4A nor Artwork Codex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A4A or Artwork Codex?
A4A ships an update every 6 months, and Artwork Codex weekly. Most recently, A4A was updated on October 27, 2026 and Artwork Codex on October 17, 2026.

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