Best ArtRef alternatives: apps like ArtRef

18+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

ArtRef is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 18+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to ArtRef

Pixel Network#1

Pixel Network by Farida Yarullina

Community for pixel artists
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6(65 ratings)
Free
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Connect with a vibrant pixel art community. Share your creations, discover inspiring artwork and animations, or simply relax and enjoy the visual content. This platform welcomes artists using any pixel art software.

Widgets Studio#2

Widgets Studio by KRISTI TREVEL, OOO

Design and create your widget
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.0(16 ratings)
Free
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Personalize your iPhone home screen with customizable widgets. Choose from various elements like time, weather, and photos, and adjust colors, fonts, and transparency. Save and sync your creations across devices.

RefCanvas#3

RefCanvas by youcef boukit

Reference Board
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
2.3(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps artists and designers organize visual references for their projects. Import images and GIFs, arrange them on a canvas, add notes, and export your creations.

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Transform your images into stunning works of art with advanced AI. Turn your words into unique, captivating visuals and explore your dreams in a new light. Experience professional-quality photos that will change how you think about imagination.

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Transform your quick sketches into stunning masterpieces using AI. Simply draw, add a descriptive prompt, and watch as the technology creates a professional-level artwork in seconds. It's a free and easy way to explore your artistic potential.

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Easily transform photos and camera feeds into manga-style line drawings. Adjust line thickness and transparency for custom backgrounds. Export your creations to share with other applications.

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