DailyArt

What it does

DailyArt delivers a single masterpiece to the user each day, accompanied by a short, insightful story about the artwork and its creator. Beyond the daily feature, the app functions as a comprehensive, searchable database of art, allowing users to explore thousands of works, browse artist biographies, and discover curated collections. It aims to make art history accessible and engaging for everyone, from casual enthusiasts to seasoned art lovers.

Where it shines

DailyArt excels at presenting art in a clean, focused, and educational context. The main feed (02:44) is beautifully simple, putting the day's artwork front and center. Tapping into a piece reveals a well-written narrative that is both informative and easy to digest. The app's strength is its depth of content. For example, after viewing a piece by Egon Schiele, the user can seamlessly navigate to his full profile (03:14), which includes a detailed biography and a gallery of his other masterpieces, encouraging deep exploration.

UX highlights

The main feed provides a focused, single-column view that honors the artwork without distraction.
Interactive elements like liking (02:46) and sharing (02:51) are prominent but unobtrusive, using familiar icons.
Artist and museum tags are tappable, turning every art detail screen into a new discovery starting point (03:13).
The search functionality (05:21) is fast and provides immediate visual results for artists and masterpieces.
The Discovery tab (04:01) organizes content into compelling, themed collections like "Mirror, mirror, on the wall...", offering a curated way to browse.
Settings are logically organized, allowing users to easily customize things like theme (06:52) and notification preferences (06:25).

Monetization & growth

DailyArt uses a freemium model with a prominent subscription offer. Onboarding guides users through a detailed feature showcase (00:34) that highlights the benefits of premium, such as ad removal and full archive access. The paywall (02:02) presents three tiers: monthly, annual (with a 49% discount), and a unique "Patron" level. This third tier is framed as a way to support the app's mission, appealing to highly engaged users. The app cleverly places the account creation step after the user subscribes, reducing friction in the payment flow.

Who it’s for

This app is designed for anyone with an interest in art history, regardless of their level of expertise. It appeals to students looking for a study aid, adults seeking a daily cultural enrichment, and travelers planning museum visits. Its bite-sized daily stories make it perfect for users with busy schedules who want to learn something new without a significant time commitment. The extensive archive and search also cater to researchers and serious art enthusiasts.

Notes & opportunities

While the user flow is generally smooth, the app briefly shows an ad on the main screen (00:29) during onboarding before pushing the user into the premium upsell tour. This could be a slightly jarring experience. An opportunity could be to make the widget setup more interactive during onboarding, perhaps by letting the user preview different widget styles directly from the instructional screen at 00:24. This would provide immediate tangible value and better demonstrate the feature.