Michaels Stores vs VibrantCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Michaels Stores
Shop for all your arts and crafts needs, find store locations, and access project ideas. Save money with weekly ads and coupons, and earn rewards through the Michaels Rewards program.
- Shop for craft supplies
- Locate nearby stores
- Voice search for items
- Check product availability and prices
- Create shopping lists
- View weekly ads and coupons
- Access project ideas
- Join Michaels Rewards program
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Made by you™ You make us more than just glitter and googly eyes. More than yarn, paper, canvas or clay. You— the Makers— make us matter. You make us Michaels. We’re made by you. FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED Shop thru the app to get what you need. Locate the closest Michaels store. Find items in the store using the new Voice Search, a major time-saver! Check the availability and prices for products wherever you are. Save your favorite project ideas and products to a shopping list. SAVE MORE See the weekly ad (woo-hoo, savings!) and get coupons for your local store. Check out faster by scanning your coupons in the app. GET INSPIRED Access hundreds of project ideas and everything you need to make them. Browse upcoming events like Kids Club®, fun-for-the-family MAKE breaks and more. MAKE MORE. GET REWARDED. Sign up in the app for Michaels Rewards, our free perks program! Members get exclusive offers, receipt-free returns, event invites, early sales alerts and more. Michaels is the largest arts and crafts retailer in North America, with stores across 49 states and Canada. We’re here for the makers, providing inspiration and crafting supplies across the following product categories: Art Supplies Baking & Party Beads & Jewelry Canvas Crafts & Hobbies Custom Framing Floral & Décor Frames General Crafts Kids’ Toys & Activities Knitting & Crochet Scrapbooking & Papercraft Sewing & Fabric Storage Tech + DIY Teacher Supplies Wedding
VibrantCast
Discover local art, connect with artists and galleries, and explore nearby exhibitions. This platform allows creators to showcase portfolios and sell artwork, while collectors can find new pieces and engage with the art community.
- Discover local art and exhibitions
- Connect with artists and galleries
- Showcase artist portfolios
- Sell original art and prints
- Real-time updates from the art scene
- In-app chat with collectors
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Your Guide to the Local Art World VibrantCast helps you discover art near you, connect with artists and galleries, and explore exhibitions happening around town—online and in person. Whether you're a creator or collector, this platform gives you the tools to engage with the art community in fresh, exciting ways. Discover Art Nearby • Explore exhibitions, gallery openings, art fairs, and public art near your current location • Dive into curated events powered by VibrantCast, combining visual art, music, spoken word, and more Follow the Pulse of the Scene • Scroll real-time updates from artists, galleries, and collectors • Share your art, promote your shows, or highlight creative inspiration For Artists and Creators • Upload, organize, and showcase your full portfolio • Attach video, audio stories, or multiple images to each artwork • Sell originals, prints, or offer custom commissions • Add QR code labels to physical pieces for instant discovery • Track inquiries, follows, likes, and messages in one place • Save inspiration in your personal folder Stay Connected • Get notifications when your art is liked, commented on, or featured • Chat with collectors directly and manage offers in-app • Be considered for curated collections and featured shows No algorithms. No endless scroll. Just vibrant connections through art.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VibrantCast at 100% against Michaels Stores's 8%. VibrantCast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Michaels Stores's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (271K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VibrantCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Michaels Stores has 271K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Michaels Stores's written reviews are positive against 100% of VibrantCast's.
Michaels Stores ships an update fortnightly, VibrantCast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Michaels Stores | VibrantCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (271K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 271K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 416 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Michaels Stores, Inc. | Vibrantcast LLC |
Customer experience
Michaels Stores
VibrantCast
Bugs and requests
Michaels Stores
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing and freezing issues
- Incorrect order fulfillment and shipping
- Rewards program sync problems
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to check gift card balance
- Option to filter by in-store availability
- Improved order tracking and status updates
- Better integration between app and website
VibrantCast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Michaels Stores
No in-app purchases
VibrantCast
No in-app purchases
