Comparison

Simple Create vs Create ART·Next Gen Art Player

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

Head to head
About

Simple Create

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Simple Create (SC) is an intuitive software for designing labels, stickers, and wobblers without the need for professional DTP software. Not only you can easily create designs and cut lines, but you can also print and cut directly from this software. [Design creation functions] ・Create designs using shapes, text, and images ・Enlarge, rotate, mirror, and other design processing ・Frame extraction, image tracing, and clipping functions ・Load image data (JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIF) ・Load SVG files ・Save and load designs ・Print and cut design settings ・Various templates [Form creation,and design layout] ・Create forms that are convenient for creating labels, etc. (Forms are frames that specify the shape of element, number of elements, and placement interval) ・Layout designs in forms [Output] ・Preview of print, cut, and print & cut ・Output settings for print and cut ・Print & cut via RasterLink7 *1 ・Cut output to plotter ・Print output to external printer [Compatible models] Printer ・CJV200 ・JV200 ・TS200 ・UJV200 ・UJV300DTF-75 Plotter ・CG-AR *1 A Windows PC with the following software installed is required RasterLink7 v4.1.1 or later Mimaki driver v5.12.0 or later Latest version confirmed to work.  ・iOS26

About

Create ART·Next Gen Art Player

Generate unique, interactive art in real-time with a simple tap. Customize effects, filters, and styles, then showcase your creations in a personalized gallery. Unlock advanced features and support development with an optional membership.

Highlights
  • Real-time art generation
  • Interactive customization
  • AI-powered styles
  • Personalized art gallery
  • Customizable app experience
  • Photo integration
Features
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Create ART : Tap Play, Make Instant Art. What if creating art was as simple as pressing Play on a music player? With Create ART, press play to make instant, interactive, and endlessly customizable art. Press Play & Create Instantly • Art happens in real-time. Tap Play and watch art come to life. Remix & Customize • Adjust effects, opacity, filters, transformations, layers, and size. Infinite possibilities. Endless Art Styles • Scroll through unique styles, experiment with AI-powered tools, and combine with as many of your photos as you want. Personalized Gallery • Showcase your creations in a design centric, dynamic grids. Artificial Imagination • Make whatever you imagine real with Ai (available on iOS 18.1+ iPhone and iPad devices). Customize Your Experience • Choose app colors, toggle watermarks, extend play length, and set creative reminders. Upgrade to Create ART+ • Unlock the full creative experience with exclusive tools & support the future of interactive digital art by becoming a member. Have thoughts, ideas, or want to share your latest art? We’re always listening : createart@makeartapp.com There's way more to come. Tap play and add your art to the world. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Simple Create4 screens
Create ART·Next Gen Art Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Create at none against Create ART·Next Gen Art Player's 2. Simple Create also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Create ART·Next Gen Art Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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. Create ART·Next Gen Art Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Simple Create asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Create ships an update every 5 months, Create ART·Next Gen Art Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Create versus Create ART·Next Gen Art Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple CreateCreate ART·Next Gen Art Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Make Art Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Simple Create

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Create ART·Next Gen Art Player

Subscriptions2
  • Create ART+ Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
  • Create ART+ Annual Membership$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Create free?
Simple Create is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Create ART·Next Gen Art Player free?
Create ART·Next Gen Art Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Create or Create ART·Next Gen Art Player have ads?
Neither Simple Create nor Create ART·Next Gen Art Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Create or Create ART·Next Gen Art Player?
Simple Create ships an update every 5 months, and Create ART·Next Gen Art Player weekly. Most recently, Simple Create was updated on October 27, 2026 and Create ART·Next Gen Art Player on October 16, 2026.

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