collection.direct vs Artwork Codex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
collection.direct
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collection.direct professional platform is a comfortable way to manage an art collection whenever and wherever it is convenient for you, literally seeing the whole picture in the palm of your hand. Profiles of artworks and artists, images and attached files, descriptions and changes history are available in details in online and offline mode for quick search and secure access. Local or cloud storaging, choice of hosting jurisdiction and data residence, cross-border data transfer control and a modern high level security with one-time passwords and push notifications ensure proper protection and privacy for your collection. Saving artworks in compilations, updating current location and condition status, updating insurance appraisals and estimated values based on market realities, careful cataloging by scanning QR codes and many other functions made to simplify the daily tasks of collection’s curator. Detailed logs about adding and editing information, as well as other user actions within the platform, allows you to always find out what happened. This app is available free of charge only to users of collection.direct platform.
Artwork Codex
Manage your art collection with this comprehensive archive and portfolio system. Easily catalog artworks with detailed records, attach supporting documents, and organize them into collections. Present your work through shareable links, password-protected rooms, or PDF catalogs.
- Art inventory and cataloging
- Attach photos, videos, and documents
- Organize works into collections
- Create PDF catalogs and viewing rooms
- Track sales and exhibitions
- Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and web
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Artwork Codex helps artists, studios, galleries and collectors keep every artwork record in one organised place. Capture works from your camera, photo library or files. Record titles, artists, materials, dimensions, prices, locations, notes, editions, exhibitions, provenance and sales. Add images, videos and documents so each work has a complete history. Organise your archive with tags, folders and collections, then quickly search, filter and browse. Create polished PDF catalogues, share private viewing rooms, publish a portfolio and keep track of contacts, collectors and sales. Your archive stays up to date across iPhone, iPad and the Artwork Codex web app. Work offline when needed and continue when you are connected again. Start free with up to 5 artworks. Starter supports growing archives, while Studio offers unlimited artworks and advanced tools for larger collections. Subscriptions can be managed or restored from your Apple account. Trial availability and pricing may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://artworkcodex.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://artworkcodex.com/terms Support: https://artworkcodex.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: collection.direct at none against Artwork Codex's 4. collection.direct also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Artwork Codex's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Artwork Codex sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. collection.direct asks for nothing beyond the download.
collection.direct ships an update every 5 months, Artwork Codex weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | collection.direct | Artwork Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Collection.Direct Sp. z o. o. | Luke White |
In-app purchases
collection.direct
No in-app purchases
Artwork Codex
- Starter Monthly14 Days trial$9.001 Month
- Studio Monthly14 Days trial$29.001 Month
- Starter Annual14 Days trial$96.001 Year
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- Studio Annual14 Days trial$289.001 Year






