# Theater heute vs ARTMAPP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARTMAPP at 46% against Theater heute's 0%. ARTMAPP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). Theater heute's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Theater heute sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ARTMAPP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Theater heute ships an update every 9 months, ARTMAPP every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theater heute | ARTMAPP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theater-heute/id518014413/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Friedrich Berlin Verlagsgesellschaft mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/493255969) | [ARTMAPP GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465225658) |

## What reviewers say

### Theater heute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theater-heute/id518014413)

This app provides in-depth coverage of theater productions in German-speaking regions and major global theater cities. It features articles, interviews, essays, and monthly plays, offering a comprehensive resource for theater enthusiasts and professionals.

**Highlights:** Theater production reviews, Interviews with theater professionals, Essays and cultural commentary, Monthly published play scripts, Videos and image galleries, Links to productions, Bookmark functionality

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theater heute Oktober 2016 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Theater heute Januar 2017 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Theater heute Februar 2020 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Theater heute März 2020 | $8.99 | one-time |
| theater_heute_februar_2024 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Theater heute Mai 2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Das Theater heute Jahrbuch 2015 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Das Theater heute Jahrbuch 2016 | $17.99 | one-time |
| theater_heute_jahrbuch_2024 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Theater heute Jahrbuch 2022 | $19.99 | one-time |


### ARTMAPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artmapp/id576794493)

Discover art exhibitions and events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Plan your perfect art weekend with curated recommendations for museums, galleries, and more. Access digital art magazines with exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Exhibition calendar for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Recommendations for museums and galleries, Listings for art fairs and auction houses, Curated selection of hotels and cafes, Digital art magazines with web links, Print magazine available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theater heute free?

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

### Is ARTMAPP free?

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

### Do Theater heute or ARTMAPP have ads?

Neither Theater heute nor ARTMAPP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Theater heute or ARTMAPP?

Theater heute ships an update every 9 months, and ARTMAPP every 4 months. Most recently, Theater heute was updated on November 6, 2026 and ARTMAPP on November 6, 2026.

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