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24 alternatives to The Arcanum

Magical Academy of Artistic Mastery

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Arcanum launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Arcbazar▲71

   Architectural Design for the Crowd by the Crowd

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Ulysses for iPhone▲165

   Write. Anything. Anywhere.

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   ArtSpot▲89

   The easiest way to go on exhibit.

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Ulysses for iPad▲96

   Desktop-class writing on the go

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Artsy for iPad▲77

   The art world in your pocket

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Depict▲78

   discover, collect and display art

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Daylight▲60

   Stories told through art

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Storybird▲77

   Visual storytelling and poetry writing

   2014 · storybird.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Contemporary Magic▲88

   A tarot deck art collaboration from the makers of Dots

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Artify ▲83

    Turn Your Dreams in to Art

    2014 · dreame.me · its alternatives →

11. 11
    ArtCorgi▲100

    Commission personalized art

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Arcane Knight▲83

    A mounted combat challenge

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Airgora▲130

    A visual community for physical product designers

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Ellusionist▲114

    Lynda for Magic Tricks

    2015 · ellusionist.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Avant Arte▲110

    Discover amazing artworks and connect with artists directly

    2016 · avant-arte.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Owl▲85

    Learn something new everyday

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Genius▲56

    Annotate the world

    2014 · genius.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Icebergs▲80

    Visual organization for creative minds

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Khan Academy for iPad▲102

    Learn math, biology, chemistry, economics, & more for free

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Bitwig▲66

    Sketch for Audio

    2014 · bitwig.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Art Local▲84

    The art scene in the palm of your hands

    2014 · artlocalapp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Common Craft▲82

    Handcrafted Media for Explainers

    2014 · commoncraft.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Fiercely Curious ▲54

    Online Art Studio Showcasing Art & the Artists' Story

    2014 · fiercelycurious.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Soundation▲76

    Fun electronica creation for everyone

    2014 · soundation.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →