Comparison

Artual vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

Artual

Features
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ARTual is an innovative product presentation and 3D modeling platform powered by augmented reality (AR). Fully compatible with iPad Pro and iPhone Pro devices, ARTual enables realistic 3D modeling and product visualization without requiring expensive hardware. With AR support, users can place objects in their actual size and perspective within real-world environments, enhancing the user experience, speeding up decision-making processes, and increasing purchase intent. Key Features: Compatible with iPad Pro and iPhone Pro devices Enables highly realistic 3D product modeling Powered by augmented reality (AR) technology Uses device light sensors for manual scanning Places scanned objects in real size and perspective within any space Offers a personalized user interface to store all 3D models Allows users to add sub-users to their interface Provides public sharing of scanned 3D models via custom links; models can also be embedded into websites

About

Folio

Save articles, videos, and stories from anywhere to read, watch, or listen to later. Enjoy a distraction-free experience synced across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Save content in one tap
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Syncs across devices
  • Offline access
  • Article-to-audio conversion
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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Your new home for everything worth saving. Pocket is shutting down — but the spirit of it lives on in Folio. Folio is a read-it-later app for people who love to read, watch, and learn. Save articles, videos, and stories from anywhere, and come back to them when you’re ready — on your phone, tablet, or computer. It’s like bookmarking, but better. Clean, simple, and built for focus. What you can do with Folio: • Save in one tap – From your browser, favorite apps, or anywhere you find something interesting. • Read without distractions – Enjoy a quiet, beautifully formatted reading experience — just you and the words. • Take your time – Everything you save is synced across devices and available offline. • Listen instead – Turn articles into audio and catch up on your saved stories hands-free. • Find new favorites – Get thoughtful recommendations based on what you save. Folio turns the web into your personal library. Whether you’re commuting, relaxing, or deep in research, it’s the best place to save what matters — and come back when it matters most.

Screenshots

Artual3 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Artual at 13.0 against Folio's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Artual versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtualFolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSARP DORUK ASLANLess Is Better LLC

In-app purchases

None

Artual

No in-app purchases

None

Folio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Artual free?
Artual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Artual or Folio have ads?
Neither Artual nor Folio shows ads.

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