Comparison

Art Network vs TROYBOY

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

TROYBOY

A private social platform for men to connect through friendships, networking, dating, and community events. Discover nearby users, engage in private chats with photo sharing, and utilize an AI assistant for navigation. Offers tiered membership options.

Highlights
  • Friendship and networking connections
  • Dating and travel meetups
  • Community event discovery
  • Private, encrypted chat with photo sharing
  • AI assistant for app navigation
  • Tiered membership options
Features
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A social space for men, online. TROYBOY connects men through friendships, networking, dating, travel, and community events — all in one place. Designed for those who value discretion, quality, and genuine connection. DISCOVER WHO'S NEARBY Browse profiles in your area. See who's visiting your city. Explore community events happening around you. CONNECT YOUR WAY Send a Tap to break the ice. Chat privately with photos that remain between you. Your conversations, your pace. MEET VIKTOR Your in-app assistant. Viktor helps you navigate the app, answers questions, and keeps things running smoothly — available anytime. MEMBERSHIP TIERS Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. · FREE — Browse, tap, and chat · MORE — More profiles, more photos, fewer ads · MAXX — Ad-free, discovery filters, Viktor priority · APEX — All of the above plus directory listing, profile badge, and personal website BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your photos and conversations are yours. Chat images are private and encrypted. We don't share your data with third parties. TROYBOY is operated by Corban Digital Media LLC. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://troyboy.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Art Network4 screens
TROYBOY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Art Network at none against TROYBOY's 3. Art Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). TROYBOY's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. TROYBOY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Art Network 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 Art Network against 5.0 for TROYBOY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Art Network ships an update every 2 days, TROYBOY every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Art Network versus TROYBOY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArt NetworkTROYBOY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB118 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArtCollection.io LLCCorban Digital Media

Customer experience

Art Network

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TROYBOY

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Art Network

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TROYBOY

Subscriptions3
  • MORE$4.991 Month
  • MAXX$9.991 Month
  • APEX$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Art Network free?
Art Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TROYBOY free?
TROYBOY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Art Network or TROYBOY?
Art Network and TROYBOY are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Art Network or TROYBOY have ads?
TROYBOY shows ads; Art Network does not.
Which is updated more often, Art Network or TROYBOY?
Art Network ships an update every 2 days, and TROYBOY every 9 days. Most recently, Art Network was updated on October 16, 2026 and TROYBOY on October 12, 2026.

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