Comparison

Maya Viewer vs ArtPort

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

Head to head
About

Maya Viewer

Features
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Maya Viewer is a companion app for Autodesk Maya that lets 3D artists review Maya scenes on iPhone and iPad, including AR placement. Connect to Maya over your local network using the free Maya Viewer Python plugin, then inspect scene geometry, materials, textures, cameras, lights, object statistics, and transforms from a clean mobile viewer. Features include live scene preview, AR placement, wireframe and texture viewing, Maya camera support, light controls, selected object review, mesh statistics, snapshots, demo mode, and basic transform controls for move, rotate, and scale. Maya Viewer is built by Amar Shinde at Reimagine Fx to help artists review scenes faster, cleaner, and closer to the way they actually work.

About

ArtPort

Create and animate pixel art with a professional-grade studio on your mobile device. Features intuitive timeline management, advanced onion skinning, and precision drawing tools. Export your creations as PNG, GIF, or ZIP.

Highlights
  • Powerful animation timeline
  • Intuitive frame and layer management
  • Advanced onion skinning
  • Professional drawing tools
  • Symmetry drawing
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Export as PNG, GIF, or ZIP
Features
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ArtPort: Your Creative Harbor for Pixel Art & Animation ArtPort is a professional-grade pixel art creation and animation studio, carefully crafted to provide a seamless and inspiring experience for digital artists. Whether you are sketching a quick 8-bit character or animating a complex scene, ArtPort delivers all the essential tools you need right to your mobile device. Powerful Animation Timeline: Intuitive frame and layer management. Group your frames into Clips/Tags for easy organization. Advanced Onion Skinning to guide your animations perfectly. Adjust playback speed and frame duration on the go. Professional Drawing Tools: Precision tools: Pen, Eraser, Line, Rectangle, and Ellipse. Smart Selections: Magic Wand, Lasso, and Box selection with live transform handles and dimension tracking. Symmetry drawing to create perfect mirrored designs. Clipping Masks and layer opacity controls for advanced shading. Optimized Workflow: Smart undo/redo history system. Cross-platform gesture support (Pinch to zoom and pan). Customizable color palettes with global color linking. Import external images directly into your canvas. Export & Share: Export your artwork as PNG, animated GIF, or ZIP archives. Generate professional Sprite-sheets with a single tap. Dock your ideas and let your imagination sail. Download ArtPort today and bring your pixel art to life!

Screenshots

Maya Viewer4 screens
ArtPort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maya Viewer at none against ArtPort's 1. ArtPort's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ArtPort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maya Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maya Viewer ships an update monthly, ArtPort every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Maya Viewer versus ArtPort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaya ViewerArtPort
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmar ShindeAli Taleb

In-app purchases

None

Maya Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArtPort

One-time1
  • Full Access$0.99

Questions

Is Maya Viewer free?
Maya Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArtPort free?
ArtPort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maya Viewer or ArtPort have ads?
Neither Maya Viewer nor ArtPort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maya Viewer or ArtPort?
Maya Viewer ships an update monthly, and ArtPort every 5 days. Most recently, Maya Viewer was updated on November 5, 2026 and ArtPort on October 31, 2026.

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