# Dwell Magazine vs Graffiti Art

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Graffiti Art at 100% against Dwell Magazine's 13%. Graffiti Art also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Dwell Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (906 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dwell Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Graffiti Art asks for nothing beyond the download.

Graffiti Art holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dwell Magazine has 906 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Dwell Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Graffiti Art's.

Dwell Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Graffiti Art every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dwell Magazine | Graffiti Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwell-magazine/id734283184/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-art/id964487535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **906** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziff Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792869834) | [seitosei](https://appshunter.io/developer/516514629) |

## What reviewers say

### Dwell Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwell-magazine/id734283184)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Explore modern architecture and home design with inspiring stories of people and their forward-thinking homes. Discover expert advice and curated product highlights to enhance your living space.

**Highlights:** Modern architecture features, Home design inspiration, Stories of residents, Expert living space advice, Product highlights, Digital issue purchases

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dwell Magazine | $1.99 | per month |
| Dwell Magazine | $19.99 | per year |
| Dwell November | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dwell_DecJan14 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dwell September 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| December January 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dwell March 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| July August 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Single: Dec-Jan 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Single: April 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Eye-catching content
- 🌟 Inspirational magazine
- 👍 Helpful for planning and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and login issues
- 🔒 Unable to access content with existing subscriptions
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience and poor navigation
- 💰 Requires separate subscription from print/web

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load new issues
- Login credentials not recognized
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Seamless integration with print and web subscriptions
- Offline reading mode
- Improved search and content organization


### Graffiti Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-art/id964487535)

This app provides a global perspective on urban art, showcasing emerging and established artists. It offers a yearly subscription for access to its content.

**Highlights:** Global urban art coverage, Features emerging talents, Showcases confirmed artists, Yearly subscription option, Automatic renewal management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dwell Magazine free?

Dwell Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Graffiti Art free?

Graffiti Art is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dwell Magazine or Graffiti Art?

Graffiti Art is rated higher. Dwell Magazine averages 4.3 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while Graffiti Art averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dwell Magazine or Graffiti Art have ads?

Dwell Magazine shows ads; Graffiti Art does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dwell Magazine or Graffiti Art?

Dwell Magazine ships an update every 3 months, and Graffiti Art every 8 months. Most recently, Dwell Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and Graffiti Art on November 1, 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.*