# PatchUp vs Artemis

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchUp at none against Artemis's 2. PatchUp also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Artemis's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (126 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artemis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PatchUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Artemis holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artemis has 126 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PatchUp's written reviews are positive against 75% of Artemis's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PatchUp ships an update monthly, Artemis every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatchUp | Artemis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchup/id6705129992/reviews) | **[4.4 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-read-upvote-post/id6751728465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **126** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 5 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Frostech Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746264304) | [Zero Divide LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836481643) |

## What reviewers say

### PatchUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchup/id6705129992)

This app helps gamers stay updated on their favorite games with timely notifications for new patches and updates. It offers offline storage for update history and intelligent organization features like bookmarking and a chronological timeline.

**Highlights:** Update notifications, Offline game update storage, Smart bookmarking, Game preview cards, Chronological update timeline, Streamlined game management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Artemis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-read-upvote-post/id6751728465)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Experience Reddit with a modern, fast, and ad-free interface. Enjoy rich media, intuitive gestures, and extensive customization options for a seamless browsing experience. Connect with the Reddit community effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Clean modern design, Lightning fast performance, Rich media support, Intuitive gestures, Multi-account support, Endless customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Sleek and modern design
- 🚀 Blazing fast performance
- 💡 Promising alternative to popular Reddit apps
- 👍 Feels like a native iOS app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Limited home feed refresh ability
- 🗑️ Lack of seen post hiding/marking
- ⚙️ Needs more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Not fully native app experience

**Requested features**

- Unlimited home feed refreshes
- Ability to hide seen posts
- More customization settings
- Widget support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatchUp free?

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

### Is Artemis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PatchUp or Artemis?

Artemis is rated higher. PatchUp averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Artemis averages 4.4 from 126 ratings.

### Do PatchUp or Artemis have ads?

Neither PatchUp nor Artemis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PatchUp or Artemis?

PatchUp ships an update monthly, and Artemis every 2 weeks. Most recently, PatchUp was updated on September 29, 2026 and Artemis on October 13, 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.*