Comparison

Artwork Codex vs Chirak

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

Head to head
About

Artwork Codex

Manage your art collection with this comprehensive archive and portfolio system. Easily catalog artworks with detailed records, attach supporting documents, and organize them into collections. Present your work through shareable links, password-protected rooms, or PDF catalogs.

Highlights
  • Art inventory and cataloging
  • Attach photos, videos, and documents
  • Organize works into collections
  • Create PDF catalogs and viewing rooms
  • Track sales and exhibitions
  • Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and web
Features
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Artwork Codex helps artists, studios, galleries and collectors keep every artwork record in one organised place. Capture works from your camera, photo library or files. Record titles, artists, materials, dimensions, prices, locations, notes, editions, exhibitions, provenance and sales. Add images, videos and documents so each work has a complete history. Organise your archive with tags, folders and collections, then quickly search, filter and browse. Create polished PDF catalogues, share private viewing rooms, publish a portfolio and keep track of contacts, collectors and sales. Your archive stays up to date across iPhone, iPad and the Artwork Codex web app. Work offline when needed and continue when you are connected again. Start free with up to 5 artworks. Starter supports growing archives, while Studio offers unlimited artworks and advanced tools for larger collections. Subscriptions can be managed or restored from your Apple account. Trial availability and pricing may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://artworkcodex.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://artworkcodex.com/terms Support: https://artworkcodex.com/support

About

Chirak

Features
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Chirak is a clean and modern inventory and sales tracking application designed for retail shops, boutiques, and multi-channel sellers. Organize your products, track customer orders, and manage stock levels directly from your iPhone and iPad. Key Features: - Fast Barcode Scanning: Use your camera to scan barcodes and QR codes for quick product lookups and stock movement logging. - AI & MCP Integration: Connect your store with Claude Desktop, Cursor, or your custom AI assistants via Model Context Protocol to query stock, sales, and analytics with natural language. - Sales & Order Recording: Log in-store, WhatsApp, and social media orders, automatically deduct items from stock, and generate digital summary receipts. - Real-Time Inventory: Monitor stock quantities, receive low-stock alerts, and perform physical counts with ease. - Shipment & Order Status: Keep track of pending, shipped, and completed customer deliveries in one place. - Sales & Profit Analytics: Review daily sales volume, revenue breakdown, top products, and estimated profits. Export reports to PDF or CSV. - Storefront & Website: Turn your inventory into an elegant digital catalog instantly. Launch a mobile-friendly, lightning-fast storefront with WhatsApp order integration in one tap. - Cloud Sync & Offline Mode: Keep logging sales offline; data syncs automatically once an internet connection is available. - Multilingual: Native support for 12 languages. No ads, no complex setup. Test all features instantly using the built-in Demo Account.

Screenshots

Artwork Codex4 screens
Chirak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chirak at none against Artwork Codex's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. Artwork Codex sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Chirak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artwork Codex ships an update weekly, Chirak every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Artwork Codex versus Chirak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtwork CodexChirak
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke WhiteUfuk AYDIN

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Artwork Codex

Subscriptions4
  • Starter Monthly14 Days trial$9.001 Month
  • Studio Monthly14 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • Starter Annual14 Days trial$96.001 Year
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  • Studio Annual14 Days trial$289.001 Year
None

Chirak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Artwork Codex free?
Artwork Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chirak free?
Chirak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Artwork Codex or Chirak have ads?
Neither Artwork Codex nor Chirak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artwork Codex or Chirak?
Artwork Codex ships an update weekly, and Chirak every 8 days. Most recently, Artwork Codex was updated on October 17, 2026 and Chirak on October 15, 2026.

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