Comparison

Artyc vs Obe

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

Head to head
About

Artyc

This app allows users to connect to cold chain shippers via Bluetooth. It provides precise control over shipment temperature and logging parameters for enhanced monitoring.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Precise temperature control
  • Shipment parameter logging
  • Cold chain monitoring
  • Companion app functionality
Features
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Companion app for Artyc's cold chain shippers. Connect via Bluetooth and precisely control your shipment temperature and logging parameters

About

Obe

Effortlessly manage shared expenses with this AI-powered receipt scanner and bill splitter. Track group travel costs, roommate bills, or restaurant checks and settle up with friends in seconds. Enjoy an ad-free experience with no transaction limits.

Highlights
  • AI receipt scanner
  • Itemized bill splitting
  • Group expense tracking
  • Fast payment requests
  • Receipt history archive
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Stop stressing over shared expenses and chaotic trip planning! Whether you are managing your next trip or vacation, splitting rent with roommates, or dividing a restaurant check, Obe does the hard work for you. Track IOUs, simplify debts, and ditch the mental math forever. Obe is the ultimate Bill Splitter and AI Receipt Scanner—now featuring an integrated Group Calendar to seamlessly align your spending with your plans. Just snap a photo, track balances, and settle up with friends in seconds. WHY CHOOSE OBE? - Instant AI Scanner: Stop manual entry! Our powerful OCR reads every line item on your receipt perfectly. - Itemized Splitting: Assign specific items to specific friends. Split equally/unequally with a single tap. Who got the extra drink? We've got it covered. - Group Expense Tracker: Perfect for roommates or travel. Create a group to manage multiple receipts, log debts, and track shared balances over time. - Settle Up Fast: Send payment requests directly via your favorite messaging apps to simplify debts. No more awkward "you owe me" conversations. - Receipt History & Archive: Access all your past bills and shared expenses in one secure place for easy budgeting. - NEW! Integrated Group Calendar: The perfect add-on to your group expenses. Map out your trip itinerary and scheduled events side-by-side with your budget. Keep everyone on the same page and ditch the spreadsheets entirely! - NEW! Tip Calculator: Calculate your bill's tip in no time. No need to do the math, we will handle it for you. PERFECT FOR: - Group Travel: Track costs for international trips, vacations, and flights across the whole crew, while using the calendar add-on to keep the daily itinerary organized. - Getaways & Events: The ultimate tool for bachelor/bachelorette parties, weekend getaways, and road trips. - Roommates: Track household bills, groceries, and shared rent, while dropping recurring payment due dates right onto the group schedule. - Dining Out: The easiest way to split a complex restaurant check with friends. - Couples: A simple way to manage shared daily spending and sync up on upcoming events. THE OBE DIFFERENCE: - Unlike other expense apps, Obe is built for speed, clarity, and total group alignment. - 100% Ad-Free: No annoying pop-ups or interruptions. - No Transaction Limits: Split as many bills and schedule as many events as you want for free. - Clean Design: A beautiful, intuitive UI that supports Dark Mode. Stop flipping between spreadsheets, calendars, and calculators. Download Obe today to put your group trips, events, and budgets on autopilot!

Screenshots

Artyc4 screens
Obe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Obe at 53 against Artyc's 2. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Artyc against 5.0 for Obe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Obe has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Artyc versus Obe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtycObe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtyc PBCAldoc LLC

Customer experience

Artyc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Obe

All ratings53 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Artyc

No in-app purchases

None

Obe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Artyc free?
Artyc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Obe free?
Obe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Artyc or Obe?
Artyc and Obe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 53 ratings respectively.
Do Artyc or Obe have ads?
Neither Artyc nor Obe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artyc or Obe?
Artyc ships an update every 3 weeks, and Obe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Artyc was updated on October 14, 2026 and Obe on October 16, 2026.

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