Comparison

Local ARTbeat vs DiaDoodle

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

DiaDoodle

This app is a social platform for drawing and creativity. Users can draw from daily prompts, participate in guessing games, and share their artwork with a supportive community. It's designed to inspire imagination and self-expression for artists of all levels.

Highlights
  • Daily drawing prompts
  • Interactive guessing challenges
  • Social drawing community
  • Personalized profiles
  • Comments and reactions
  • Creative discovery feed
  • Drawing tools for all skill levels
Features
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DiaDoodle is a social drawing platform where artists and non-artists come together to create, share, and connect through creativity. Draw from daily prompts, participate in interactive guessing challenges, showcase your favorite creations, and discover artwork from a growing community of creators. Whether you're a professional artist or simply doodling for fun, DiaDoodle gives everyone a place to express themselves. We believe social media should inspire creativity, not comparison. DiaDoodle is designed to encourage imagination, self-expression, and meaningful connections through art. Features: • Daily drawing prompts • Interactive guessing challenges • Social drawing community • Personalized profiles and showcases • Comments and reactions • Creative discovery feed • Drawing tools for all skill levels Our mission is simple: to build a social platform where creativity comes first and everyone feels inspired to create something every day. Draw. Share. Inspire.

Screenshots

Local ARTbeat4 screens
DiaDoodle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DiaDoodle at none against Local ARTbeat's 10. DiaDoodle also leads on ads (none vs shown). Local ARTbeat's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Local ARTbeat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DiaDoodle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Local ARTbeat against 5.0 for DiaDoodle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Local ARTbeat ships an update every 2 weeks, DiaDoodle weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Local ARTbeat versus DiaDoodle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal ARTbeatDiaDoodle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKristy KellyDiaCreations LLC

Customer experience

Local ARTbeat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DiaDoodle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Local ARTbeat

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Banner Ads$9.991 Month
  • Artist Creator - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Inline Ad Monthly$19.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Artist Starter - Yearly$47.991 Year
  • Artist Creator - Yearly$124.991 Year
  • Artist Business - Yearly$289.991 Year
  • Artist Enterprise - Yearly$769.991 Year
One-time3
  • Spark Boost$4.99
  • Surge Boost$9.99
  • Overdrive Boost$24.99
None

DiaDoodle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local ARTbeat free?
Local ARTbeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DiaDoodle free?
DiaDoodle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Local ARTbeat or DiaDoodle?
Local ARTbeat and DiaDoodle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Local ARTbeat or DiaDoodle have ads?
Local ARTbeat shows ads; DiaDoodle does not.
Which is updated more often, Local ARTbeat or DiaDoodle?
Local ARTbeat ships an update every 2 weeks, and DiaDoodle weekly. Most recently, Local ARTbeat was updated on November 5, 2026 and DiaDoodle on November 10, 2026.

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