Best Art Reference alternatives: apps like Art Reference: Value Study

Art Reference is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Art Reference

Art Reference Board: Mica by Rezonating Apps, LLC

Drawing & Painting Moodboards

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Create and study visual references on an infinite canvas. Gather images, videos, and PDFs, then analyze color, value, and motion. Organize projects with pages, layers, and notes, and access references while working in other creative apps.

PainterLab:Paint Mixing by 建波胡

Color Study, Value & Notan

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

PaintSteps by PULSAR LLC

Your photos to painting tutos!

Worth Considering

Pochade – Reference Photo Prep

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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ArtDeck: Reference Board

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Collect images, videos, and linksCreate moodboards and reference boardsAnalyze image values, color, and composition

Organize visual inspiration and study images with this app. Create moodboards by collecting images, videos, links, and notes, then analyze their composition, color, and values. Seamlessly sync your boards across all your Apple devices for easy access.

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Lucidapp: Trace & Mix in AR

Trace any image in AR

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Color Schemes For Designers

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MeshPaper: Wallpaper Generator

Create More

Create unique shapesAdd shapes on top of imagesSave shapes as standalone images

Design unique and vibrant abstract shapes to use as standalone images or overlays. This tool is perfect for creating custom wallpapers and adding artistic flair to your photos.

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Reference tools for artists

Artist Tools

Value study analysisColor simplificationBlack mirror tool

This app provides objective tools to analyze reference images for drawing. It helps artists improve tonal accuracy, check proportions, and understand value structures using traditional art school techniques. Features include value studies, color simplification, and various drawing guides.

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freemium

Mobile Plein Air & Color Study

Pocket Easel

Gamut masking for harmonious color palettesJoystick color adjustment for fine controlCanvas zoom, pan, and reset

This app helps artists study color harmony on the go using traditional painting techniques. It offers tools for quick color selection, fine-tuning, and precise shape drawing, with options for exporting time-lapses of your creative process. Designed for efficient mobile use, it focuses on color studies rather than detailed illustration.

free with in-app purchases

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