Van Gogh
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Van Gogh is an interactive virtual gallery and biographical timeline for iPhone and iPad, providing a curated collection of HD artworks.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users seek a structured, offline-accessible reference tool that connects specific masterpieces to their physical locations and chronological context, avoiding the fragmentation of general web searches.
For Art enthusiasts and students seeking a curated, interactive digital archive of Vincent van Gogh's work.
What does it look like?
Key features
Complete catalog of Vincent van Gogh's works optimized for retina displays.
Chronological events linked to geographic map locations and artist biographical facts.
Interactive visualization of masterpiece locations with direct access to local artwork sets.
How much does it cost?
Paid model anchored at $0.99, utilizing a buy-once, use-anywhere strategy across iOS devices.
Velocity
Dormant developmentnew contentUX improvementsShow more...
Van Gogh has been inactive for 4,801 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. The development history shows no activity for over a decade, indicating the project is no longer supported. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, feature updates, or live operations.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Van Gogh
How's the Reference market?
Van Gogh occupies a niche reference position with a 4.84 rating, though the 13-year update gap limits its competitive standing against modern, frequently updated educational tools.
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Key takeaways for Van Gogh
Where is it heading?
The reference app market is shifting toward dynamic, subscription-based content that integrates with real-time museum data. Van Gogh remains in a static state, which will erode its value as modern users expect frequent updates and live connectivity.
- The 13-year development gap signals a lack of maintenance, which will eventually lead to app failure on newer iOS versions.
The SWOT
- Interactive timeline creates a cohesive educational narrative
- Offline-first design removes connectivity dependency
- API integration with live museum exhibition schedules
Next best moves
Audit OS compatibility because the app has not been updated since 2013 → prevent total functional failure
The counter-intuitive read
The app's greatest asset is its 13-year silence, as it provides a distraction-free…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's functional state remains unchanged after 4,801 days of dormancy, but the analytical perspective has shifted to frame its static nature as a deliberate, offline-first reference tool rather than a failing product.
Bottom line
Van Gogh provides a stable, one-time purchase archive, but the 13-year development silence risks total obsolescence as modern display and OS standards evolve.
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Is Van Gogh worth paying for if I can find art online for free?
Does Van Gogh require an internet connection to work?
What is the difference between Van Gogh and a free museum website?
Sources
- [1] App Store
- [2] Developer website, source
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