Best Painting & Art Identification Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ painting & art identification apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Painting & Art Identification Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ArtScan: Museum PhotosArtScan: Museum PhotosFree4.7★ (789)NoYesSep 2026
2Art IdentifierArt IdentifierFree4.9★ (82)NoNoSep 2026
3Artora: Art Scan & IdentifierArtora: Art Scan & IdentifierFree4.4★ (714)NoYesSep 2026
4Painting IdentifierPainting IdentifierFree2.3★ (3)NoYesAug 2026
5Artident: Art IdentificationArtident: Art IdentificationFreeNoNoJun 2026
6Signature FinderSignature FinderFree3.9★ (106)NoYesSep 2026
7What Is This PaintingWhat Is This PaintingFreeNoYesMay 2026
8Artwork & Paintings IdentifierArtwork & Paintings IdentifierFree3.4★ (5)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Painting & Art Identification

Art Identifier#2

Art Identifier by Kawaii

Identify Artist, Learn History
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.9(82 ratings)
Free
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Instantly identify paintings, sculptures, and artworks using your camera or photos. Learn about the artist, art movement, and historical significance of any piece. Save your discoveries and explore art from around the world.

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FAQ about Painting & Art Identification

What are the best painting & art identification apps for iPhone?
ArtScan: Museum Photos tops our painting & art identification apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 789 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top painting & art identification apps we rank are free to download, including ArtScan: Museum Photos and Art Identifier.
ArtScan: Museum Photos has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ painting & art identification apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
ArtScan helps you identify artworks instantly using AI, extract information from their labels, and build a personal digital collection. It allows you to organize and search through all the art you've captured, creating a lasting archive of inspiring pieces.
Key features include AI-powered art identification to reveal artwork details, label recognition to extract text from exhibit signs, smart organization for creating a personal collection, a museum map to track your art journey, and a searchable personal art archive.