# Art Collector vs iMSX2

The clearest difference is price: Art Collector at Free against iMSX2's $1.99. Art Collector also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 59%). iMSX2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Art Collector is free to download; iMSX2 costs $1.99 up front. Art Collector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iMSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Art Collector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Art Collector's written reviews are positive against 59% of iMSX2's.

Art Collector ships an update every 2 weeks, iMSX2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Art Collector | iMSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-collector/id6449506448/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 59.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karl Sims](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634618409) | [Enrique Enguix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723324154) |

## What reviewers say

### Art Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-collector/id6449506448)

Walk to discover and collect digital art from global museums and collections. Earn XP, unlock new features, and curate your unique collection through seasonal drops and weekly events. Your steps directly translate into artistic rewards.

**Highlights:** Collect real-world digital artworks, Discover art from museums worldwide, Trade, gift, or destroy art, Curate sub-collections, Participate in seasonal drops and weekly events, Earn XP and level up through walking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 Collection Slots | $1.99 | one-time |


### iMSX2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192)

Play classic MSX and MSX2 games on your iPhone or iPad. Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, or ZIP files. Features include save states, Bluetooth controller support, customizable buttons, and screen filters for an authentic retro experience.

**Highlights:** Play classic MSX/MSX2 games, Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, ZIP, Save and load game states, Bluetooth keyboard and controller support, Customizable button layouts, CRT and scanline screen filters, Load BASIC programs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Art Collector free?

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

### Is iMSX2 free?

iMSX2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Art Collector or iMSX2?

Art Collector is rated higher. Art Collector averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iMSX2 averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Art Collector or iMSX2 have ads?

Art Collector shows ads; iMSX2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Art Collector or iMSX2?

Art Collector ships an update every 2 weeks, and iMSX2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Art Collector was updated on October 15, 2026 and iMSX2 on October 27, 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.*