Art Network vs Elius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Art Network
A social network designed exclusively for the art community. Artists can share their work and career updates, while collectors and curators can follow their favorite artists chronologically, free from algorithmic interference.
- Share studio updates and new works
- Announce exhibitions and career milestones
- Chronological feed, no algorithms
- Connect directly with collectors
- Discover art without noise or ads
- Professional, gallery-like design
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Art Network is a social network built specifically for the art world. Artists use Art Network to share studio updates, new works, exhibitions, and career moments. Collectors, curators, and art professionals use it to follow artists they care about and stay genuinely up to date—without algorithms deciding what matters. Unlike traditional social platforms, Art Network is chronological by design. Posts appear in the order they’re shared, so nothing important is buried or missed. For Artists • Share studio updates, works in progress, and finished artworks • Announce exhibitions, fairs, and milestones • Build a direct, ongoing relationship with collectors and followers • Present your work in a clean, professional environment designed for art For Collectors & Curators • Follow artists you care about • See updates in real time, in chronological order • Stay informed on exhibitions, releases, and career developments • Discover work without noise, ads, or algorithmic manipulation Why Art Network • Chronological feed — no algorithms • Built exclusively for the art community • Focused on signal, not virality • Clean, gallery-like design • A professional alternative to Instagram Art Network is where artists share their work—and where the art world stays connected.
Elius
A social platform designed for authentic interactions and sharing personal stories. Users can create posts with media, discover global content, and enjoy a distraction-free environment.
- Share thoughts, experiences, and memories
- Create posts with photos and videos
- Discover people and stories globally
- Clean, minimal distraction experience
- Focus on meaningful connections
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Elius is a calm and simple social space for real people, real stories, and meaningful connections. • Share your thoughts, experiences, and memories • Create posts with photos and videos • Discover people and stories from around the world • Enjoy a clean experience with minimal distractions Simple. Honest. Real.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Elius at free against Art Network's ad-supported. Elius also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Art Network against 5.0 for Elius. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elius has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Art Network | Elius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ArtCollection.io, LLC | Edik Huloian |
Customer experience
Art Network
Elius
In-app purchases
Art Network
No in-app purchases
Elius
No in-app purchases









