# Art e Dossier vs Focus Storia

The clearest difference is monetization model: Art e Dossier at free with in-app purchases against Focus Storia's subscription. Focus Storia's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Art e Dossier sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.49 per year and Focus Storia sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Art e Dossier against 4.9 for Focus Storia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Storia has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Art e Dossier ships an update every 13 months, Focus Storia every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Art e Dossier | Focus Storia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-e-dossier/id528261947/reviews)** | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-storia/id646729230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 94 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Giunti Editore](https://appshunter.io/developer/369367863) | [Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333462012) |

## What reviewers say

### Art e Dossier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-e-dossier/id528261947)

Explore art history and culture through in-depth articles and artist profiles. Access a vast archive of art from all eras and cultures, presented by specialists. Offers both single issue purchases and annual subscriptions for continuous learning.

**Highlights:** In-depth art history articles, Artist and movement dossiers, Content from specialists, Focus on school education, Updates on art heritage, Digital magazine format

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Art e Dossier | $24.49 | per year |
| Art e Dossier 289 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Art e Dossier 291 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Art e Dossier 295 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Art e Dossier 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Art e Dossier 302 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Art e Dossier 303 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Art e Dossier 304 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Art e Dossier 306 | $2.99 | one-time |
| artedossier/5000-02-17 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Focus Storia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-storia/id646729230)

Explore historical events, figures, and curiosities with in-depth articles and special monthly issues. Enjoy a captivating journey through the past, presented in the engaging style of Focus magazine.

**Highlights:** In-depth historical articles, Special monthly issues, Focus magazine style, Digital subscription options, Read on multiple devices

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Storia Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Storia Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Storia Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Focus_Storia_2014_91 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus_Storia_2014_92 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus_Storia_2015_108 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus Storia 2016 / 119 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus Storia 2016 / 122 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus Storia 2019 / 01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus Storia n.04 - 2026 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus Storia n.05 - 2025 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Focus Storia 2021 / 08 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Wars_19_2015 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Collection 2019 / 02 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Art e Dossier free?

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

### Is Focus Storia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Art e Dossier or Focus Storia?

Art e Dossier is rated higher. Art e Dossier averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Focus Storia averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Art e Dossier or Focus Storia have ads?

Neither Art e Dossier nor Focus Storia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Art e Dossier or Focus Storia?

Art e Dossier ships an update every 13 months, and Focus Storia every 5 months. Most recently, Art e Dossier was updated on October 16, 2026 and Focus Storia on October 16, 2026.

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