# Practical Fishkeeping vs International Artist

The clearest difference is rating: Practical Fishkeeping at 4.8 against International Artist's 3.3. Practical Fishkeeping also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). International Artist's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Practical Fishkeeping sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and International Artist sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Practical Fishkeeping holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practical Fishkeeping has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Practical Fishkeeping's written reviews are positive against 0% of International Artist's.

Practical Fishkeeping ships an update every 5 months, International Artist every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Practical Fishkeeping | International Artist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-fishkeeping/id547923062/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-artist/id1184195632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [INTERNATIONAL ARTIST PUBLISHING, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649610648) |

## What reviewers say

### Practical Fishkeeping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-fishkeeping/id547923062)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access expert advice on keeping tropical, marine, and freshwater fish. Discover the latest aquarium equipment reviews, fish species guides, and aquascaping tips. This app provides comprehensive resources for both aspiring and experienced fishkeepers.

**Highlights:** Expert fishkeeping advice, Aquarium equipment reviews, Fish species guides, Tropical marine tank advice, Freshwater and cold water tank advice, Aquascaping tips

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PFK 1M Auto-Renewable Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $7.99 | per 2 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Summer Sale Subscription | $31.99 | per year |
| PFK - Annual Backissues | $38.99 | per year |
| PFK 12M Auto-Renewable Sub | $69.99 | per year |
| PFK: Practical Fishkeeping | $3.99 | one-time |
| March 2025 (pp:1110457) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2026 (pp:1136699) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 (id:704742) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2023 (id:823926) | $5.99 | one-time |


### International Artist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/international-artist/id1184195632)

Explore the creative processes of renowned artists worldwide. This digital magazine offers in-depth articles, demonstrations, and insights into various painting mediums and techniques. Discover master painters, art prize winners, and industry trends.

**Highlights:** Artist studio insights, Work process descriptions, Painting medium demonstrations, Master painter features, Art prize winner showcases, Industry insider articles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| International Artist - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $37.99 | per year |
| International Artist - October/November 2016 | $8.99 | one-time |
| International Artist - February/March 2017 | $8.99 | one-time |
| International Artist - June - July 2017 | $8.99 | one-time |
| International Artist - August - September 2017 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Dec - Jan 2018 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Apri - May 2018 | $8.99 | one-time |
| June - July 2018 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Dec Jan 2021 | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Practical Fishkeeping free?

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

### Is International Artist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Practical Fishkeeping or International Artist?

Practical Fishkeeping is rated higher. Practical Fishkeeping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while International Artist averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Practical Fishkeeping or International Artist have ads?

Neither Practical Fishkeeping nor International Artist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Practical Fishkeeping or International Artist?

Practical Fishkeeping ships an update every 5 months, and International Artist every 10 months. Most recently, Practical Fishkeeping was updated on September 25, 2026 and International Artist on September 7, 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.*