# Artifact Uprising vs Tether Co

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tether Co at 100% against Artifact Uprising's 22%. Tether Co also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Artifact Uprising's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tether Co holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artifact Uprising has 5.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Artifact Uprising's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tether Co's.

Artifact Uprising ships an update every 5 weeks, Tether Co every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artifact Uprising | Tether Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-uprising/id713083894/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-co/id6810735837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artifact Uprising, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/713083897) | [The Developer Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810735839) |

## What reviewers say

### Artifact Uprising

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-uprising/id713083894)

Transform your digital photos into tangible keepsakes. Create custom photo books, prints, and gifts with high-quality materials and elegant designs. Easily access photos from your phone or Instagram to preserve your most cherished memories.

**Highlights:** Custom photo books, High-quality photo prints, Photo gifts, Instagram photo integration, Fabric and recycled paper options, Brass and wood display items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Beautiful products
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick shipping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 💤 Lack of functionality compared to website
- 🤔 Disconnect between app and website
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during photo uploads
- Inability to complete orders through the app
- Disappearing projects and lost work
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to access projects across app and website
- More product options available in the app
- Improved photo upload and editing capabilities
- Easier navigation and project management


### Tether Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-co/id6810735837)

This app offers a private space to store and share photos of cherished people and moments. It helps curate your camera roll, allowing you to select keepers and share them exclusively with approved individuals. You can also create physical printed books of your favorite memories.

**Highlights:** Private photo storage, Curated camera roll selection, Invite-only sharing, Physical book printing, Quick moment saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artifact Uprising free?

Artifact Uprising is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tether Co free?

Tether Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Artifact Uprising or Tether Co?

Tether Co is rated higher. Artifact Uprising averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Tether Co averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Artifact Uprising or Tether Co have ads?

Neither Artifact Uprising nor Tether Co shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artifact Uprising or Tether Co?

Artifact Uprising ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tether Co every 3 days. Most recently, Artifact Uprising was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tether Co on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*