Artistica vs Purple.
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...
Purple.
This social networking app focuses on facilitating real-life interactions. It helps users discover local events, share spontaneous moments, and connect in private groups, encouraging meaningful offline experiences.
- Discover nearby events
- Share real-time Moments
- Create private Circles
- Host events with tools
- Connect for real-life experiences
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Purple brings discovery, community, and real-world experiences together. Find events near you, connect with people, share you interests, and get tickets, all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Artistica at Free against Purple.'s $9.99. Purple.'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On 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
Artistica is free to download; Purple. costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Artistica ships an update every 2 months, Purple. every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Artistica | Purple. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Artistico Nest Private Limited | Purple Social Inc. |
In-app purchases
Artistica
No in-app purchases
Purple.
No in-app purchases
