# Take After Shot vs Artec

The clearest difference is monetization model: Take After Shot at free with in-app purchases against Artec's subscription. Take After Shot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Artec's advantage is ratings volume (348 vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Take After Shot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Artec sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Take After Shot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artec has 348 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Take After Shot's written reviews are positive against 69% of Artec's.

Take After Shot ships an update every 3 weeks, Artec weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Take After Shot | Artec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-after-shot/id6745419835/reviews)** | [4.7 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artec-creator-studio/id6751553903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **348** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nayef Abdullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843907079) | [Artec Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835792834) |

## What reviewers say

### Take After Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-after-shot/id6745419835)

Easily create side-by-side photo comparisons for projects like home renovations, fitness, or DIY. Overlay your 'before' photo to perfectly align your 'after' shot, then enhance with filters and text before sharing.

**Highlights:** Smart overlay for precise alignment, One-tap comparison collages, Filters, text, and arrow editing, High-quality image saving, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Billed Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $15.99 | per year |


### Artec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artec-creator-studio/id6751553903)

This app helps creators improve their videos by analyzing drafts and predicting viral potential. It offers insights into expected views, a viral score, and actionable feedback to enhance content. Users can import videos, receive analysis, and iterate before posting with greater confidence.

**Highlights:** Predict expected views for video drafts, Receive a Viral Score (0-100), Get actionable feedback on video structure, Estimate potential brand value, Analyze attention drivers in videos, Import video drafts from camera roll

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra 100 GB storage | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Extra 400 GB storage | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Creator Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Creator Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Creator Annual | $214.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Take After Shot free?

Take After Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Artec free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Take After Shot or Artec?

Take After Shot is rated higher. Take After Shot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Artec averages 4.7 from 348 ratings.

### Do Take After Shot or Artec have ads?

Artec shows ads; Take After Shot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Take After Shot or Artec?

Take After Shot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Artec weekly. Most recently, Take After Shot was updated on September 29, 2026 and Artec on October 28, 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.*