Comparison

ArtQuix AR vs PHOvid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ArtQuix AR

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“Artquix AR” is an application which give you an Augmented Reality experience by adding an AR layer to the desired Art, Photos, post cards , wall posts and more so you can experience a dynamic sense of a static art/photo. With “Artquix AR”, the possibilities are endless. You can personalise any static image / art into a captivating and interactive masterpiece. You don’t have to choose between Photo and Video anymore - combine both! Explore, share and interact with your creations in real time in a whole new dimension, and experience a new level of immersion that will leave you breathless. How to use it? 1) Simply point your camera at the QR code provided by us, and watch as the media downloads seamlessly. 2) Point your camera at the picture, and witness the magic unfold as your image comes to life right before your very eyes.* Doesn’t matter whether you want to surprise your loved one with interactive AR -postcard, save your memories in the new generation photo album and enhance your art portfolio - “Artquix  AR” got you covered! *All creations and designs only work with the “ArtQuix AR”application.

About

PHOvid

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PHOvid is the first immersive photography experience in Mauritius, where every photo can come to life. By scanning any PHOvid image, users instantly access a short video linked to the photo, creating a powerful emotional and visual connection. Our app is designed for: • travelers who want to rediscover Mauritius through living images • hotels, luxury brands and communication agencies who wish to enhance their visual content • photographers and creatives looking to offer their clients a new artistic experience PHOvid combines high-quality photography with augmented reality to create a new artistic format: a photo that turns into a video. The application allows users to: • scan PHOvid photos in books, galleries, posters and advertising campaigns • instantly watch the connected video in augmented reality • explore Mauritius through exclusive immersive content • access premium artistic experiences created by Régis Lesieur, photographer of Mauritius, and his team PHOvid brings together technology, art and storytelling to offer a new way of experiencing images.

Screenshots

ArtQuix AR4 screens
PHOvid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArtQuix AR at every 2 days against PHOvid's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArtQuix AR ships an update every 2 days, PHOvid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ArtQuix AR versus PHOvid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtQuix ARPHOvid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAliaksandra ChabanPHOvid

In-app purchases

None

ArtQuix AR

No in-app purchases

None

PHOvid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArtQuix AR free?
ArtQuix AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PHOvid free?
PHOvid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArtQuix AR or PHOvid have ads?
Neither ArtQuix AR nor PHOvid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArtQuix AR or PHOvid?
ArtQuix AR ships an update every 2 days, and PHOvid every 2 months. Most recently, ArtQuix AR was updated on November 7, 2026 and PHOvid on October 28, 2026.

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