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Best Art Guide Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

See Saw is the household name in art guide, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Art Guide Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1See Saw - Gallery GuideSee Saw - Gallery GuideFree4.6★ (262)NoNoAug 2026
2art:guideart:guideFree—NoYesAug 2026
3ArtGuide CBIArtGuide CBIFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
4artGuide AppartGuide AppFree—NoNoMay 2026
5Google Arts & CultureGoogle Arts & CultureFree4.7★ (134K)NoNoAug 2026
6Smartify: Arts and CultureSmartify: Arts and CultureFree4.5★ (9.3K)NoYesAug 2026
7Art Guide+Art Guide+Free—YesYesJun 2026
8Famous Paintings: Art GuideFamous Paintings: Art Guide$0.99 was $1.99—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Art Guide

See Saw - Gallery Guide#1

See Saw - Gallery Guide by See Saw, Inc.

See More Art
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😊(262 ratings)
Free
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Discover and plan your art gallery visits in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, London, and Paris. Find current exhibitions, map your route, and stay updated on show openings and closings. Browse by artist, gallery, or neighborhood to create a personalized art tour.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive listings
  • 👍 Convenient map feature
  • 👍 Helpful for planning gallery visits
  • 👍 Useful app for artists

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Mapping feature not working properly
  • 🔍 Lacking filters and organization options
  • 🔍 Missing some galleries and shows
art:guide#2

art:guide by artguide GmbH

Ihr Kunstführer für unterwegs.
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover historical sites like churches, castles, and museums with audio guides, eBooks, and interactive maps. Explore cities and cultural landmarks with detailed information and practical tips for your travels.

ArtGuide CBI#3

ArtGuide CBI by CBI Systems, S.C.

Worth Considering
📚 Education
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This museum audioguide app uses Bluetooth beacons to provide location-specific information about artworks and exhibits as you explore galleries. Discover details about paintings, authors, related pieces, and access high-resolution photos and audio explanations. It also offers practical museum information and social sharing features.

More Art Guide apps to explore

4
artGuide App
artGuide App
artGuide App
by Auger Labs, Inc.
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
5
Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture
See artworks, museums and more
Free

Explore the world's cultural heritage through high-definition artworks, virtual tours, and immersive galleries. Discover stories, learn about history, and see famous landmarks up close from over 2,000 institutions worldwide.

Virtual museum toursHigh-definition artwork explorationArt recognition with camera
📚 Education
(134K)
free
6
Smartify: Arts and Culture
Smartify: Arts and Culture
Smartify: Arts and Culture
Discover Art, Explore Museums
Free

Discover art and culture with this app that helps you find nearby museums and historic sites. Access audio tours, scan artworks to learn more, and plan your visits with ticketing and map information. Build your personal collection and support cultural institutions.

Discover nearby museums and cultural sitesAccess audio tours and guidesScan artworks for information
📚 Education
(9.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Art Guide+
Art Guide+
Art Guide+
All art guides on your phone
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Famous Paintings: Art Guide
Famous Paintings: Art Guide
Famous Paintings: Art Guide
Artists, Museums & Stories
$0.99
$1.99 | 50% OFF
📚 Education
(0)
9
MyArtGuide Audio Guide for Art
MyArtGuide Audio Guide for Art
MyArtGuide Audio Guide for Art
Snap & Learn Instant Art Guide
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
gowithYamo: The Art Guide
gowithYamo: The Art Guide
gowithYamo: The Art Guide
Art & Exhibition Finder
Free

Discover and connect with art exhibitions across the UK. Explore current and future shows, read and write reviews, and track your artistic journey. Engage with a community of art lovers and participate in fun challenges.

Map view of 10,000+ UK art spacesFilter exhibitions by medium and locationLeave and read exhibition reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
ad-supported
11
Connects: Arts+Culture
Connects: Arts+Culture
Connects: Arts+Culture
Your Arts+Culture Guide
Free

Discover over 1000 museums, galleries, and cultural spaces with interactive guides. Access exclusive multimedia content, plan your visits, and explore art and culture from anywhere.

Interactive guides for 1000+ cultural spacesBehind-the-scenes contentArtist and expert-curated audio/video
📚 Education
(7.1K)
free
12
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Painting and Animation Studio
Free

This free digital art app lets you draw and paint with a vast array of brushes, including live, pixel, and vector options. Create animations with motion paths and frame-by-frame tools, and enhance your workflow with symmetry guides and layer support. Seamlessly integrate with other Adobe creative tools.

Thousands of pixel, vector, and Live BrushesUnlimited layers for complex artworkFrame-by-frame and motion path animation
🎨 Graphics & Design
(61K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Popy Draw: Platim Art Guide
Popy Draw: Platim Art Guide
Popy Draw: Platim Art Guide
Easy drawing tutorials!
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
14
ArtCracker - travel art guide
ArtCracker - travel art guide
ArtCracker - travel art guide
AI traveler in art and culture
Free

Discover the stories behind any artwork you encounter while traveling. Simply take a photo to instantly learn about its history and cultural significance, enriching your travel experiences with art and culture.

AI-powered art identificationLearn artwork history and significanceInstant cultural context for travelers
✈️ Travel
(11)
free with in-app purchases
15
TNM Art Guide
TNM Art Guide
TNM Art Guide
by National Institutes for Cultural Heritage
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
Rome History & Art Guide
Rome History & Art Guide
Rome History & Art Guide
Rome & Vatican’s audio guide
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
17
Draw: Step-by-Step Art Guide
Draw: Step-by-Step Art Guide
Draw: Step-by-Step Art Guide
Easy Drawing Lessons
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
18
Portugal Contemporary ArtGuide
Portugal Contemporary ArtGuide
Portugal Contemporary ArtGuide
Art Artists Exhibitions Spaces
Free

Discover contemporary artists, museums, and art spaces across Portugal. Stay updated with current exhibitions, opening and closing dates, and follow your favorite artists. Receive personalized notifications and save content for easy access.

Find contemporary artists and spacesView current exhibition agendaTrack opening and closing dates
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free
19
AnyArt: your personal guide
AnyArt: your personal guide
AnyArt: your personal guide
by CARLOS CAO LOPEZ
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
20
artDatabase - The Art Guide
artDatabase - The Art Guide
artDatabase - The Art Guide
by totiherms
Free

Explore masterpieces and discover new artists with this modern art guide. Learn key facts about iconic paintings and save your favorites. It's a pocket museum for daily inspiration, perfect for art lovers and students.

Explore artworks by artist, style, period, or movementLearn key facts: year, medium, and contextSave favorite artworks and artists
🔍 Reference
(0)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Art Guide

What are the best art guide apps for iPhone?
See Saw - Gallery Guide tops our art guide apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 262 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top art guide apps we rank are free to download, including See Saw - Gallery Guide and art:guide.
See Saw - Gallery Guide has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ art guide apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
See Saw helps you plan your visits to contemporary art galleries in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, London, and Paris. It provides a custom map of current shows, allows you to track exhibition dates, and offers search functionality for artists and galleries.
Key features include a customizable map of current exhibitions, accurate and up-to-date show information, tracking for openings and closings, search by artist or gallery, browsing by neighborhood, viewing exhibition images and press releases, and Editor's Picks for recommended shows.

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