VisualRecord vs Studio Archive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisualRecord
This app offers a visual database for recording information about objects, including photos. It allows for powerful searching using SQL or a simpler fetch interface. Ideal for cataloging valuables for insurance or personal inventory.
- Visual record keeping
- Attach multiple photos per record
- Store textual descriptions
- SQLite database storage
- SQL query language support
- Intuitive 'fetch' interface for filtering
- Use iPad camera or Photo Library
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VisualRecord for iPad provides an easy to use, visual record keeping database. With its intuitive interface, VisualRecord allows you to record information about a particular object, including one or more pictures of the object itself. The information you supply about the object, including photos, is stored in the form of a record in a SQLite database table. This allows you to use the powerful SQL query language to search over the records you've created and filter the data to suit your needs. In addition, VisualRecord provides a "fetch" interface which requires no prior knowledge of SQL that also allows you to filter your data based on simple criteria. When you add a new record for a particular object to your database table, VisualRecord makes it easy to insert a picture of the object into the record itself using your iPad's Photo Library or Camera. The records in your database table can include textual fields of arbitrary length. This allows you to include descriptive text in the record associated with the object in question. VisualRecord is ideal for record keeping of your valuables for insurance purposes.
Studio Archive
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Studio Archive is an all-in-one platform designed specifically for artists to document, organize, and manage the work they create. Keeping track of artworks, editions, exhibitions, collectors, and provenance shouldn’t require spreadsheets or scattered notes. Studio Archive gives artists a clean, professional system to build a living record of their creative output. Key Features • Catalog artworks with images, dates, dimensions, medium, and notes • Track provenance, ownership history, and locations • Manage contacts, including collectors, galleries, and institutions • Organize works by series, year, or status • Generate professional exports and studio documentation • Create mockups and presentation-ready materials • Secure cloud storage with access across devices Built for Artists Studio Archive was created in collaboration with working artists who needed a simple, affordable way to stay organized without compromising how they work. Whether you’re managing a studio practice, preparing for exhibitions, or building a catalog raisonné over time, Studio Archive adapts to your process. Who It’s For • Visual artists • Fine artists & painters • Sculptors • Photographers • Mixed media artists • Emerging and established artists Studio Archive helps you focus on creating while keeping your studio organized, professional, and future-proof. Terms of Use (EULA): https://studioarchive.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Studio Archive at monthly against VisualRecord's every 10 months. Studio Archive also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. VisualRecord sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Studio Archive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VisualRecord ships an update every 10 months, Studio Archive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VisualRecord | Studio Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kal-El Software | ArtCollection.io LLC |
In-app purchases
VisualRecord
- Remove App Restrictions$2.99
Studio Archive
- Premium Annual$49.991 Year









