Comparison

CBOS vs Artisan Forge

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

Head to head
About

CBOS

Design custom hats, caps, and apparel concepts with 3D product customization, a 2D texture editor, and AI-assisted tools. Perfect for brand owners and designers to visualize and refine product ideas before sampling.

Highlights
  • 3D product customization
  • Real-scale 2D texture editor
  • AI-assisted graphic creation
  • Background removal
  • Organized project previews
  • Local and cloud project saving
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CBOS helps clothing brand owners design custom hats, caps, boxes, and apparel concepts on iPhone and iPad. Built for founders, streetwear designers, merch teams, and small creative studios, CBOS combines 3D product customization, a real-scale 2D texture editor, and AI-assisted workflows in one focused workspace. Design in 3D - Start from supported catalog products such as hats, caps, and boxes. - Adjust colors, materials, decals, gems, accessories, and layout details. - Import compatible 3D models for concept work. - Preview designs from different angles and keep variations organized. Edit graphics in 2D - Work with a real-scale 2D texture editor for artwork, patterns, graphics, and placement checks. - Add and refine raster layers, text, masks, and texture details. - Save projects locally so you can return to drafts and iterate without starting over. With an eligible Pro or Essential subscription, sync account projects across devices using private cloud storage when online, with uploads enabled and available storage. Use AI-assisted tools - Create image ideas for graphics, references, and design exploration. - Remove backgrounds from artwork and product images. - Use assisted render workflows to create cleaner visuals for review and sharing. Built for brand workflow - Move from rough concept to a more polished visual direction in one app. - Compare product ideas before committing time or budget to samples. - Keep founder, designer, and merch feedback centered on the actual design. Some features require internet access, account sign-in, supported assets, or eligible access. AI outputs may vary and should be reviewed before use in final brand materials. Terms of Use (EULA): https://studio.clothingbrandowners.com/legal/terms

About

Artisan Forge

Features
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Artisan Forge is a creative studio for algorithmic and generative art on iOS. Design original visuals with layered engines, tune parameters in real time, and export high-quality artworks for sharing, wallpapers, and personal projects. Key features: - Multiple art engines across cellular systems, fractals, geometry, noise, particles, and photo-driven styles. - Layer-based workflow with editable parameters for each layer. - Save and organize projects in your local library. - Daily inspiration view to quickly discover new visual directions. - Export to image, share directly, and save to Photos. Why creators use Artisan Forge: - Fast experimentation with immediate visual feedback. - Local-first creative workflow focused on control and flexibility. - Suitable for artists, designers, hobbyists, and visual explorers.

Screenshots

CBOS4 screens
Artisan Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artisan Forge at none against CBOS's 1. Artisan Forge also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. CBOS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.99 per month. Artisan Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CBOS versus Artisan Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBOSArtisan Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMICHELE FAGGION玉华 胡

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CBOS

Subscriptions1
  • CBOS Pro$22.991 Month
None

Artisan Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CBOS free?
CBOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Artisan Forge free?
Artisan Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CBOS or Artisan Forge have ads?
Both CBOS and Artisan Forge show ads.

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