# Ambient vs ArtVue

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.

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 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ambient | ArtVue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient/id335742615/reviews) | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artvue/id6752268483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arsosa Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209042440) | [Baraview LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792134124) |

## What reviewers say

### Ambient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient/id335742615)

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.

**Highlights:** High-quality ambient soundscapes, Loop playback option, Random sound selection, Adjustable timer, Easy-to-use interface, Focus and meditation aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArtVue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artvue/id6752268483)

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.

**Highlights:** Discover curated artwork, Upload personal photos, Create custom collections, Sync to TV, Browse by category, Save favorite pieces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ambient free?

Ambient costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArtVue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ambient or ArtVue?

ArtVue is rated higher. Ambient averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ArtVue averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Ambient or ArtVue have ads?

ArtVue shows ads; Ambient does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ambient or ArtVue?

Ambient ships an update every 16 months, and ArtVue monthly. Most recently, Ambient was updated on October 31, 2026 and ArtVue on October 30, 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.*