Artistica vs Local ARTbeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Artistica
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Artistica is a space for visual artists to share, connect and get inspired. Create Your Portfolio: Add your best artworks and write about the idea or story behind each one. Share your portfolio with others and let people see your creative journey. Explore Art That Matches Your Interests: Browse through different types of art based on what you like. Discover new styles, get inspired, and learn from other artists. Connect Through Communities: Join or create art communities based on your style or interest. Talk with other artists, exchange ideas, and get helpful feedback on your work. Join Weekly Contests: Take part in weekly art challenges and try something new. It’s a great way to stay creative, improve your skills, and have fun with other artists. Artistica is a simple and friendly app made to support both new and experienced artists. Join today and grow your art with others. Developed at Galgotias University by Aditya Kumar Gupta, Aida Sharon Bruce, Prateek Kumar Rai, Roshan Karn and Artistico Nest Private Limited...
Local ARTbeat
Discover and share local art with a vibrant community. Create art walks, find hidden gems on an interactive map, and connect with artists and friends. Turn your city into an outdoor gallery and a social hub.
- Create custom art walking routes
- Interactive map for art hotspots
- Capture and share art photos
- Follow local artists and friends
- Discover local art events
- In-app purchases for artist support
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Discover your city's hidden art treasures and connect with your creative community! ARTbeat turns every street corner into a potential art discovery, every walk into an adventure, and every photo into a shared story. Art Walks & Discovery Create custom walking routes to explore local murals, sculptures, and street art Follow trails designed by friends and local art enthusiasts Capture photos of outdoor art and share them with your community Use our interactive map to find art hotspots near you Social Connection Share your art discoveries on your feed and social media Comment and chat with friends about your favorite local pieces Follow local artists and see their latest work Join community discussions about art events and exhibitions Local Events Discover gallery openings, art fairs, and creative events happening nearby Plan weekend adventures with friends using community-created art walks Get updates about new murals and installations in your area Connect with local artists at community events Simple & Social Snap a photo of street art and instantly share it with location details Gift digital support to artists through secure in-app purchases Follow your friends' art discoveries and plan group explorations Join themed discussions about your local creative scene Turn your daily walks into art adventures. Connect with friends over shared discoveries. Make your city's creativity part of your social story. Local ARTbeat. Walk. Discover. Connect. By using ARTbeat, you agree to our Terms of Service: https://localartbeat.com/pages/terms_of_service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artistica at none against Local ARTbeat's 15. Artistica also leads on ads (none vs shown). Local ARTbeat's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Local ARTbeat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Artistica asks for nothing beyond the download.
Artistica ships an update every 2 months, Local ARTbeat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Artistica | Local ARTbeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Artistico Nest Private Limited | Kristy Kelly |
In-app purchases
Artistica
No in-app purchases
Local ARTbeat
- Artist Starter - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Monthly Banner Ads$9.991 Month
- Artist Creator - Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Inline Ad Monthly$19.991 Month
- Artist Business - Monthly$29.991 Month
- Artist Starter - Yearly$47.991 Year
- Artist Enterprise - Monthly$79.991 Month
- Artist Creator - Yearly$124.991 Year
- Artist Business - Yearly$289.991 Year
- Artist Enterprise - Yearly$769.991 Year
- Small Banner - 1 Month$1.99
- Spark Boost$4.99
- Small Banner - 3 Months$4.99
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- Surge Boost$9.99
- Overdrive Boost$24.99









