# The New Criterion vs Graffiti Art

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Graffiti Art at 100% against The New Criterion's 44%. Graffiti Art also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). The New Criterion's advantage is ratings volume (364 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The New Criterion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Graffiti Art sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $31.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Graffiti Art holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The New Criterion has 364 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of The New Criterion's written reviews are positive against 100% of Graffiti Art's.

The New Criterion ships an update every 3 months, Graffiti Art every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The New Criterion | Graffiti Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-criterion/id432428177/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-art/id964487535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 61 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foundation for Cultural Review, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471194668) | [seitosei](https://appshunter.io/developer/516514629) |

## What reviewers say

### The New Criterion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-criterion/id432428177)

This monthly review offers incisive criticism on culture and the arts. It features a wide range of established and emerging critics, engaging with the best of thought and discourse.

**Highlights:** Monthly review of culture and arts, Incisive criticism, Features established and emerging critics, Engages with intellectual discourse, Free sample issue available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The New Criterion | $3.99 | per month |
| The New Criterion | $29.99 | per year |
| The New Criterion June 11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The New Criterion Sept 11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The New Criterion Jan 12 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Criterion Feed 76 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great publication content
- 👍 Amazing content
- 👍 Good presentation
- 👍 User friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Difficult to use app
- 👎 Hard to read on smaller devices
- 👎 Unintuitive and impossible to navigate
- 👎 Terrible player on phone
- 👎 Terrible subscriber interface

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not started
- Login information incorrect
- Unable to download owned issues prior to 2019
- App lags on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Alter font size
- Dark mode
- Integration with Apple News
- Save spot in issue
- Contents page


### Graffiti Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-art/id964487535)

This app offers a global perspective on urban art, showcasing emerging and established artists. It provides a platform for discovering new talents and staying updated on the worldwide street art scene.

**Highlights:** Global urban art coverage, Features emerging artists, Showcases confirmed artists, Worldwide scene updates, Subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement Graffiti Art | $31.99 | per year |
| Graffiti Art - Mars 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Graffiti Art - Juin 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Graffiti Art-Janvier 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Graffiti Art-Mars 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Graffiti Art-Mai 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bimestriel-Avril 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bimestriel-Août 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bimestriel-Octobre 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bimestriel-Novembre 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The New Criterion free?

The New Criterion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Graffiti Art free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The New Criterion or Graffiti Art?

Graffiti Art is rated higher. The New Criterion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Graffiti Art averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The New Criterion or Graffiti Art have ads?

Neither The New Criterion nor Graffiti Art shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The New Criterion or Graffiti Art?

The New Criterion ships an update every 3 months, and Graffiti Art every 11 months. Most recently, The New Criterion was updated on November 6, 2026 and Graffiti Art on November 6, 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.*