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Updated July 2026
Drawing References
Drawing References
fnx.io s.r.o.
📚 Education
🎨 Graphics & Design

Drawing References 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 Drawing References

Handy Art Reference Tool#1

Handy Art Reference Tool by Belief Engine

3D Lit Reference for Artists!
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8😊(1.2K ratings)
$1.99In-App Purchases
#15in Education
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This app provides artists with rotatable 3D models of hands, heads, and feet for drawing reference. Customize poses and lighting to achieve realistic results for your artwork. Additional packs for animal skulls and foot rigs are available for purchase.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for drawing reference
  • 🔍 Useful for lighting and shading
  • 🎨 Great for hands and heads
  • 💡 Customizable lighting and poses

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • 💰 In-app purchases for additional content
  • 🤔 Limited model variety (no full bodies)
Creature Art Teacher#2

Creature Art Teacher by Nicholas Burch

Art & Animation Training
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.7(54 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access over 800 hours of art and animation training from industry professionals. Learn animation, character design, digital illustration, and more. Download lessons for offline viewing on your devices.

Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy#3

Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy by Kirill Chikalin

A 3D facial Ecorche Bust
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6(13 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Learn facial anatomy for art with this 3D Ecorche app. Explore skeletal, muscular, fat, and skin layers with X-ray and Gypsum modes. Customize lighting to study form and value.

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