Best apps like Artist Tools

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for something like Artist Tools? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Artist Tools

Art Reference#1

Art Reference by Gil Osborne

Easel-Side Prep & Study Tool
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.5(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides digital reference tools for traditional artists working with physical media. It offers features like value studies, gridlines, side-by-side comparison, and composition adjustments to aid in creating accurate and balanced artwork.

Values at Play#2

Values at Play by Neil Daly

Seeing Values in Art
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
5.0(5 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps users practice identifying and analyzing values in art. It offers tools to create value studies, inspect specific color values, and find areas matching a chosen value. Users can import their own images for practice.

Value Study: art reference#3

Value Study: art reference by Diem Limited

Analyze light and shadow
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😊(3.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps artists improve their skills by analyzing light and shadow in reference images. It allows users to break down tones step-by-step, from simple black and white to more complex value ranges, aiding in the understanding of depth and form. It's a tool to enhance traditional art studies.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Helpful for value studies
  • πŸ’‘ Allows adjusting number of values
  • 🎨 Useful for artists and painters

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Issues with accurately representing blue hues
  • πŸ” Difficulty finding/importing photos
  • πŸ€” Unclear instructions/lack of tutorial

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