Best ArtBuddy alternatives: apps like ArtBuddy: Learn to paint

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated November 2026
ArtBuddy: Learn to paint
ArtBuddy: Learn to paint
Justinus Laurentius van den Berg

Whether you want more options like ArtBuddy or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to ArtBuddy

Trichromacy Color Tool#2

Trichromacy Color Tool by Matthew Dublin

Color tool for makers
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Create and explore color palettes using various harmony rules and extract colors from images. Visualize color in 3D using perceptually uniform systems, and export palettes in multiple formats for professional design workflows.

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PaintLikePro
PaintLikePro
PaintLikePro
Turn Photos into Paintings
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🎨 Graphics & Design
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5
Artist Tools
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Artist Tools
Reference tools for artists
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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.

Value study analysisColor simplificationBlack mirror tool
🎨 Graphics & Design
(3)
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Mix Paint
Mix Paint
Mix Paint
Perfect color, every time.
Free

This app assists artists in precisely mixing paint colors. It features a visual and photo-based color picker, an intelligent recipe generator for exact mixing ratios, and the ability to create and save custom palettes and recipes.

Visual Color PickerPhoto Color PickerIntelligent Recipe Generator
🎨 Graphics & Design
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7
Musevo
Musevo
Musevo
by Cubera Solutions AG
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
8
Masters Eye
Masters Eye
Masters Eye
Analyze Value and Proportions
$3.99

This reference study app helps artists improve their drawing and painting by simplifying visual information. It offers various study modes to analyze values, proportions, and composition, aiding in better artistic decision-making.

Purpose-built Study Modes (Values, Squint, Pencil, Notan, Proportions)Import reference photosFast mode switching for drills
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1)
paid
9
Pochade – Reference Photo Prep
Pochade – Reference Photo Prep
Pochade – Reference Photo Prep
Grid, crop & value study tool
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
10
Canvas Critic
Canvas Critic
Canvas Critic
Improve your painting
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
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