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Best Arts And Culture Apps

208+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the arts and culture category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 208+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Arts And Culture

Google Arts & Culture#1

Google Arts & Culture by Google LLC

See artworks, museums and more
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7😊(134K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🖼️ Gorgeous artwork and visuals
  • 📚 Vast collection of art and cultural content
  • 🌍 Virtual tours of museums and galleries
  • 🎨 Interactive features like art selfie

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent and clunky navigation
  • 🔒 Restricted access to certain features based on location
  • 🖥️ Compatibility issues with tablet and landscape mode
Connects: Arts+Culture#2

Connects: Arts+Culture by BLOOMBERG CONSULTING LLC

Your Arts+Culture Guide
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😐(6.3K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome connection to so many museums!
  • 👍 Excellent guide for one who travels, haunts museum or libraries, has interest in history
  • 👍 Enriches visits to museums and galleries
  • 👍 Great resource to use onsite and at home

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Some lookups hang
  • 🐛 Frequently needs to reload if you toggle to a different app
  • 🐛 App constantly resets to the home page, forcing you to re-select and reload the museum/gallery
DailyArt#3

DailyArt by Zuzanna Stanska

Daily Dose of Art History
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😊(37K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover a daily masterpiece and its story to enrich your day with art history. Explore thousands of artworks, artist biographies, and museum collections. Engage with a community of art enthusiasts and learn something new in just two minutes.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Diverse collection of artworks
  • 📚 Informative descriptions and art history
  • 🕰️ Daily dose of art inspiration
  • 💾 Ability to save favorite artworks

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance issues
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options

More Arts And Culture apps to explore

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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
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Arts and Culture: Daily Widget
Arts and Culture: Daily Widget
Arts and Culture: Daily Widget
Museum on your Home Screen
Free

Personalize your phone with daily masterpieces from the world of art. Discover new art and artists directly on your home screen, enhancing your device's elegance and providing aesthetic pleasure.

Daily art masterpieces on home screenPhone screen customizationInformation about art and artists
🌟 Lifestyle
(18)
free with in-app purchases
6
Arts and Culture by Muzeo
Arts and Culture by Muzeo
Arts and Culture by Muzeo
History, Museum, Artwork
Free

Explore a vast collection of classic and modern art masterpieces daily. Discover new art with daily features and add artwork to your home screen with a widget. Enjoy high-quality downloads and a dark mode option.

Artwork of the DayExplore 10,000+ masterpiecesDaily artist feed
📚 Education
(104)
freemium
7
Art History & Painting - Artly
Art History & Painting - Artly
Art History & Painting - Artly
Artists & Artworks & Galleries
Free

Explore Western art history and learn about various art movements and famous artists. Test your knowledge with an engaging quiz featuring masterpieces from renowned museums worldwide. Deepen your cultural understanding and art appreciation.

Western art history educationStudy of art movements (Impressionism, Renaissance, etc.)Identify famous artworks and artists
📚 Education
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Geelong Arts & Culture Trails
Geelong Arts & Culture Trails
Geelong Arts & Culture Trails
by City of Greater Geelong
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
9
The New York Review of Books
The New York Review of Books
The New York Review of Books
by NYREV, INC
Free

Access in-depth essays, reviews, and debates on literature, politics, art, and ideas from leading global thinkers. Includes the full print edition and exclusive online content, with bookmarking and a link to a curated shop.

In-depth essays and reviewsDebates on literature, politics, and artFull print edition included
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Learn Art
Learn Art
Learn Art
Learn Art-Test your Knowledge
Free

Explore a vast collection of 140 masterpieces from art history. Test your knowledge with a fun and challenging quiz, and learn to recognize artists and their styles. Unlock new levels as you progress and compete with others on the leaderboard.

140 famous artworks databaseImmersive slideshowArtist and painting information
📚 Education
(720)
free with in-app purchases
11
Barcelona Art & Culture
Barcelona Art & Culture
Barcelona Art & Culture
Comprehensive Travel Guide
$5.99

This comprehensive cultural travel guide provides in-depth information on Barcelona's sights, attractions, and practical details. It focuses on cultural experiences, historical context, and unique ways to explore the city, offering insights beyond typical tourist information.

Coverage of 130 famous and secret sightsUp-to-date opening hours and pricesDay trip information to nearby destinations
✈️ Travel
(9)
paid
12
Google Earth
Google Earth
Google Earth
Examine the planet
Free

Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

High-resolution satellite imagery3D terrain and building explorationStreet View 360° perspectives
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free
13
WikiArt
WikiArt
WikiArt
Explore 250k artworks
$3.99
$5.99 | 33% OFF

Explore a vast collection of over 250,000 artworks from 3,000 artists worldwide, spanning from ancient to contemporary pieces. Access art not publicly displayed for study, inspiration, or enjoyment. The app offers localized content and allows users to contribute to its improvement.

Browse 250k+ artworksOrganized by artist, style, genre, period, museumConcise artist bios and artwork context
📚 Education
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
14
beyondarts Art & Culture Guide
beyondarts Art & Culture Guide
beyondarts Art & Culture Guide
by beyondarts GmbH
Free

Explore art and culture with engaging audio stories and detailed information about historical sites. Download guides for offline use and discover fascinating facts about landmarks like St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Offline audio guidesSelf-researched premium contentEngaging storytelling
✈️ Travel
(1)
free with in-app purchases
15
Google Calendar: Get Organized
Google Calendar: Get Organized
Google Calendar: Get Organized
Easily plan & schedule
Free

This official app helps you manage your schedule and stay organized. It automatically adds events from Gmail, syncs across devices, and allows for shared calendars. You can also create tasks, customize views, and integrate with Google Meet for collaboration.

Automatic event import from GmailCross-device synchronizationShared calendars for collaboration
📊 Productivity
(131K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
Your own personal Google
Free

This app assists with daily tasks, offering quick answers, navigation, and communication. It helps manage your day by setting reminders, playing music, and providing weather updates. Your privacy and security are prioritized with accessible controls.

Send text messagesSet remindersPlay music
🔧 Utilities
(67K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Cultureo
Cultureo
Cultureo
by Idriss Ben Khedija
Free

Discover art and history through engaging written and audio content. Enjoy short, accessible articles and podcasts, test your knowledge with quizzes, and get cultural recommendations. Personalize your learning experience with account features.

Short, engaging articles (2-4 min read)Audio versions (podcasts)Quizzes after each content piece
📚 Education
(10)
freemium
18
Google
Google
Google
Search with AI, Images & Text
Free

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

AI Overviews for quick answersImage search with LensHum to Search for song identification
🔧 Utilities
(4.8M)
free with in-app purchases
19
Yuno - General knowledge
Yuno - General knowledge
Yuno - General knowledge
Listening, Learning, Knowing
Free

This audio app delivers general knowledge through engaging 10-minute stories and quizzes. Learn about history, science, art, and more on the go, anytime, anywhere. It's designed to make learning easy and entertaining.

10-minute audio storiesFun quizzes8 knowledge categories
📚 Education
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Town & Country Magazine US
Town & Country Magazine US
Town & Country Magazine US
by Hearst Communications, Inc.
Free

Explore a refined lifestyle with content on fashion, design, travel, and culture. Access exclusive articles, share content easily, and enjoy a free first issue with subscriptions.

Fashion and design articlesTravel and culture guidesPhilanthropy and wealth insights
🌟 Lifestyle
(909)
free with in-app purchases

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