ArtCloud vs Swann Auction
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArtCloud
Discover and engage with the global art scene. Stream live art events, browse collections from thousands of galleries, and connect with local art spaces. Stay updated on new inventory and inquire about pieces.
- Live art event streaming
- Browse global gallery collections
- Follow favorite galleries
- Localize gallery searches
- Inquire about artwork
- Schedule gallery appointments
Read full descriptionHide full description
ArtCloud is a free and easy way to be social, stay current on art events around the world, and browse works from thousands of galleries. ArtCloud’s Live Stream functionality enables you to post and view art events from around the world, allowing you to see and be seen. From gallery openings and art fair after-parties to studio visits and live mural painting, you will never miss a beat. access ArtCloud’s marketplace which hosts thousands of global galleries. Browse their collections and follow your favorite galleries to stay up-to-date on their latest inventory. Localize your search and connect with galleries in your current location to inquire on a piece, or schedule an appointment.
Swann Auction
Explore upcoming and past auctions, search for items, and save your favorites. Register for auctions, receive reminders, and place absentee or live bids directly from your mobile device. Track all your bidding activity in one place.
- View Auction Calendar
- Search and Save Lots
- Register for Auctions
- Receive Bid Reminders
- Place Absentee Bids
- Bid Live
- Track Bidding Activity
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Swann Auction App lets you view our Auction Calendar and Bid Live in our Auctions from your mobile device. Participate in our Auctions from anywhere using your mobile device and unlock the following features: - View the Auction Calendar of Upcoming and Past Auctions. - Search Lots. - Save Favourite Lots. - Register for Upcoming Auctions. - Receive reminders to ensure you never miss a chance to Bid in an Auction. - Leave Absentee Bids. - Bid Live. - Track your Bidding Activity.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArtCloud at 100% against Swann Auction's 42%. ArtCloud also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Swann Auction's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swann Auction holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ArtCloud's written reviews are positive against 42% of Swann Auction's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ArtCloud ships an update monthly, Swann Auction every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArtCloud | Swann Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (9 ratings) | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ArtCloud, LLC | Swann Galleries, Inc. |
Customer experience
ArtCloud
Swann Auction
In-app purchases
ArtCloud
No in-app purchases
Swann Auction
No in-app purchases
