Comparison

Artist's Back to Basic vs International Artist

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

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About

Artist's Back to Basic

Features
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Artist's Back to Basic is the perfect magazine for the aspiring and accomplished artist alike. Provides insights on, as well as step-by-step demonstrations from, Australian and international artists. Featuring the latest in news, reviews and products from the art world as well as exhibition previews and reviews. Artist's Back to Basic is sure to stimulate your artistic sense. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/privacy-policy for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/terms-and-conditions for our Terms & Conditions

About

International Artist

Explore the creative processes of renowned artists worldwide. This digital magazine offers in-depth articles, demonstrations, and insights into various painting mediums and techniques. Discover master painters, art prize winners, and industry trends.

Highlights
  • Artist studio insights
  • Work process descriptions
  • Painting medium demonstrations
  • Master painter features
  • Art prize winner showcases
  • Industry insider articles
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International Artist takes you inside the studios of the world’s best artists. The magazine displays practicing artists describing their approach and work process in all painting mediums. October/November 2023 Beyond the Palette with Scottsdale Artists’ School • Mastering Pigments • Got Your Back • Demonstrations, Workshops & Master Painters of the World • International Prize Winners • The Art of the Portrait August/September 2023 25th Anniversary Issue The Fab Four • Blazing the Trail • Beyond the Palette with Scottsdale Artists’ School • Station Points • Art Prize Challenges • Demonstrations, Workshops & Master Painters of the World • Creative Spark June/July 2023 Beyond the Palette with Scottsdale Artists’ School • Station Points • Painting Workshops • Everything from the Earth • Game Plan • Demonstrations, Workshops & Master Painters of the World • Art Industry Insider with Vanessa Rothe • Art Prize Challenges • The Art of the Portrait April/May 2023 Beyond the Palette with Scottsdale Artists’ School • Station Points • Searching for Home • The Ink and the Grain • Art Industry Insider with Vanessa Rothe • Painting Workshops • Important Principles of Art • Creative Spark • Art Prize Challenges • The Art of the Portrait • Demonstrations, Workshops & Master Painters of the World February/March 2023 Beyond the Palette with Scottsdale Artists’ School • Station Points • SEWE: Forever Wild • The Voyage • Demonstrations, Workshops & Master Painters of the World • Art Prize Challenge • Art Industry Insider with Vanessa Rothe • Painting Workshop • Important Principles of Art • Creative Spark December/January 2023 Beyond the Palette with Scottsdale Artists’ School • Larger Than Life: Carin Gerard explores nature in her immense paintings, balancing the classical realism of the Renaissance with the spirit of contemporary art • Capturing Claus: James Gurney shares his experience depicting the enduring, folkloric figure of Santa Claus • Art Prize Challenges • The Art of the Portrait • Demonstrations, Workshops & Master Painters of the World October/November 2022 Shades of Expression • Setting the Stage • Station Points • Art Industry Insider with Vanessa Rothe • Painting Workshops • Award Winners • Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media demos • Watercolor demos and workshops • Pastel demos August - September 2022 Beyond the Palette with Scottsdale Artists’ School • Station Points • Craig Purlsey's Muse • Where Van Gogh Painted • Art Industry Insider with Vanessa Rothe • The Art of the Portrait • Demonstrations - oil, acrylic, colored pencil, watercolor and more • Workshops June - July 2022 The Art of Collaboration: Kevin Grass breaks down the commission process, from working with clients to preliminary designs and logistics • Have Watercolors, Will Travel: Watercolorist Roger De Muth shows us how to make compact art boxes for carrying supplies while on the go • Demonstrations, Workshops & Master Painters of the World Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. 1 year auto-renewable subscription - $24.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

Screenshots

Artist's Back to Basic4 screens
International Artist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: International Artist at none against Artist's Back to Basic's 10. International Artist also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 64 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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. Artist's Back to Basic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. International Artist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artist's Back to Basic ships an update every 64 months, International Artist every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Artist's Back to Basic versus International Artist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtist's Back to BasicInternational Artist
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 64 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.INTERNATIONAL ARTIST PUBLISHING, INC.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Artist's Back to Basic

Subscriptions3
  • Artist's Back to Basic$4.993 Months
  • Artist's Back to Basic$7.996 Months
  • Artist's Back to Basic$14.991 Year
One-time6
  • Artist's Back to Basic2 variants$4.99
  • Artist's Back to Basic - Issue 5 No 2$4.99
  • Artist's Back to Basic - Issue 5 No 1$4.99
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  • Artist's Back to Basic - Issue 5 No 4$4.99
  • Artist's Back to Basic – Issue 6 No 2$4.99
  • Artist's Back to Basic – Issue 6 No 4$4.99
None

International Artist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Artist's Back to Basic free?
Artist's Back to Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is International Artist free?
International Artist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Artist's Back to Basic or International Artist have ads?
Neither Artist's Back to Basic nor International Artist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artist's Back to Basic or International Artist?
Artist's Back to Basic ships an update every 64 months, and International Artist every 10 months. Most recently, Artist's Back to Basic was updated on November 6, 2026 and International Artist on November 6, 2026.

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