Ambient vs ArtVue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ambient
Create a tranquil atmosphere with a collection of high-quality ambient sounds. Perfect for relaxation, sleep, focus, or meditation, this app offers a variety of natural soundscapes that can be played continuously or with a timer.
- High-quality ambient soundscapes
- Loop playback option
- Random sound selection
- Adjustable timer
- Easy-to-use interface
- Focus and meditation aid
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Want to relax or need help falling asleep? Then you will love Ambient Sounds! This app has the best collection of audio clips you can use when you are feeling stressed, can't sleep or just need to focus or meditate. Listen to the calming effect of a river flowing, soothing effect of rain, forest sounds, fireplace and much more -- this allows you to create an atmosphere of tranquility. Maintain the ambience by playing them continuously in a loop. About Our Soundboard Apps: Our soundboard apps have been downloaded millions of times, and have been used for joking around with friends and family, to support favorite teams on game day and just for pure fun! Our apps have been featured in many famous worldwide publications. Why download our apps? - Easy to use, nice clean interface - High-quality sounds (meticulously remastered to cut out any background noise) - Loop option to play sound endlessly - Random button to play sounds randomly - Timer feature (select a specific time when to play sound) - Help page / Contact us support We hope you enjoy our apps and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
ArtVue
Transform your TV into a personalized art gallery. Discover curated artwork, upload your own photos, and organize them into custom collections. Seamlessly sync your creations to Apple TV or Google TV for a stunning visual experience.
- Discover curated artwork
- Upload personal photos
- Create custom collections
- Sync to TV
- Browse by category
- Save favorite pieces
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Discover artwork you love. Upload photos you cherish. Build a collection that turns your TV into a personalized gallery, all from your phone. DISCOVER ART YOU LOVE Browse a growing library of artwork spanning Traditional Art, Digital Art, Photography, and Motion Art. Search by title, artist, or keyword to find pieces that speak to you. Explore artist profiles, see what's trending, and save your favorites — all from your phone. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION Save any artwork to your library with a single tap. Create themed collections to organize your gallery, grouping by mood, room, season, or whatever fits your style. Like and save pieces to build a library that's uniquely yours. UPLOAD YOUR OWN PHOTOS Add your own photos and artwork directly from your phone, saved securely to your ArtVue account. Display family memories, travel photography, and personal art alongside curated pieces. Your uploads are private by default and only visible to you. DISPLAY ON YOUR TV Sign in on the free ArtVue app for Apple TV or Google TV to bring your collection to the big screen. Everything you curate on your phone syncs automatically through your ArtVue account. Just pick up the remote and enjoy. WHY ARTVUE • Thousands of artworks to discover across four categories • Upload personal photos for a truly custom display • Create and organize collections your way • Seamless sync between your phone and your TV • Free to download and start exploring • Available now on Apple TV and Google TV Download ArtVue today and turn your TV into the art gallery it was meant to be. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ArtVue at Free against Ambient's $0.99. ArtVue also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). Ambient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
ArtVue is free to download; Ambient costs $0.99 up front. ArtVue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ambient asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArtVue holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtVue has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Ambient's written reviews are positive against 33% of ArtVue's.
Ambient ships an update every 16 months, ArtVue monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ambient | ArtVue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arsosa Network Inc. | Baraview LLC |
Customer experience
Ambient
ArtVue
In-app purchases
Ambient
No in-app purchases
ArtVue
- Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
