# IRCODE vs Art Story

The clearest difference is rating: Art Story at 5.0 against IRCODE's 4.4. IRCODE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Art Story sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. IRCODE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Art Story holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IRCODE has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

IRCODE ships an update every 4 weeks, Art Story fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IRCODE | Art Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ircode/id6462335706/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-story/id6797167633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IRDB Holdings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702932219) | [WEIZHI WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797167635) |

## What reviewers say

### IRCODE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ircode/id6462335706)

Instantly unlock hidden stories, exclusive access, or shopping opportunities by scanning everyday visuals. This app transforms ordinary moments into interactive gateways, revealing a digital layer behind images, screens, and products without sending data to the cloud.

**Highlights:** Scan enabled images and products, Unlock exclusive content and offers, Discover interactive experiences, On-device object detection, Privacy-focused, no cloud data sent, Real-time interaction

**In-app purchases:** none


### Art Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-story/id6797167633)

This app helps you identify and remember art you encounter, automatically organizing your photos by artist, gallery, and timeline. It goes beyond simple identification to build a personal art journal from your museum visits, allowing you to recall pieces seen months ago.

**Highlights:** Identify art and its history, Organize photos by gallery, timeline, artist, Surface recurring themes and influences, Works offline in museums and galleries, Personal art journal creation, No subscription required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArtStory Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| 200 Photo Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IRCODE free?

IRCODE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Art Story free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IRCODE or Art Story?

Art Story is rated higher. IRCODE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Art Story averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IRCODE or Art Story have ads?

Neither IRCODE nor Art Story shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IRCODE or Art Story?

IRCODE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Art Story fortnightly. Most recently, IRCODE was updated on November 3, 2026 and Art Story on October 31, 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.*