# KAR vs RAW Artists

The clearest difference is rating: RAW Artists at 5.0 against KAR's 4.2. RAW Artists also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). KAR's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (588 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RAW Artists asks for nothing beyond the download.

RAW Artists holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAR has 588 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KAR ships an update every 9 days, RAW Artists every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAR | RAW Artists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kar/id474669081/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-artists/id1586151301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **588** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kids Artistic Revue](https://appshunter.io/developer/474669084) | [RAWARTISTS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451883692) |

## What reviewers say

### KAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kar/id474669081)

Access schedules, facility maps, results, and exclusive photos and videos for dance competitions. This app provides a direct connection to competition information in a user-friendly format.

**Highlights:** Competition schedules, Facility maps, Real-time results, Exclusive photos, Exclusive videos, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KAR Dance Schedule | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for keeping track of competition schedule
- 👍 Useful for dancers and parents
- 👍 Provides competition details and results
- 👍 Convenient to use at the competition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent updates and live information
- 🐛 Crashes and fails to load videos/photos
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access videos/photos
- Schedule information not always accurate or up-to-date
- Difficulty logging into parent account through the app
- Android compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Live stream option for remote viewing
- Ability to filter schedule by studio, day, or category
- Option to favorite specific dance numbers
- Improved real-time updates on current stage/awards


### RAW Artists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-artists/id1586151301)

This app serves as a central hub for artists within a specific community. It allows users to communicate with their directors, access promotional materials, manage showcase tasks, and track sales and earnings. Stay updated with the latest news and developments.

**Highlights:** Contact Showcase Director, Download Promotional Materials, Track Showcase To-Do's, Monitor Ticket Sales, View Promotional Earnings, Receive Updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAR free?

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

### Is RAW Artists free?

RAW Artists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KAR or RAW Artists?

RAW Artists is rated higher. KAR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while RAW Artists averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KAR or RAW Artists have ads?

Neither KAR nor RAW Artists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KAR or RAW Artists?

KAR ships an update every 9 days, and RAW Artists every 5 months. Most recently, KAR was updated on September 17, 2026 and RAW Artists on September 10, 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.*