ImgRef

ImgRef

Reference board, OCR Scanner

128 ratings
72 reviews
Free
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Lowest price: Free a year ago (-100%)


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Released
March 3, 2025
Updated
November 2, 2026

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This app is a professional reference and inspiration tool for creatives. It combines mood boards, image management, color picking, and free-form collaging across devices. Streamline your workflow with features like unlimited canvases, batch processing, and image editing.

✓Unlimited Canvas
✓Multi-Select Batch Processing
✓Professional Workflow with Keyboard Shortcuts
✓Image Editing Tools
✓Dynamic Eyedropper Color Picker
✓Video Processing for Storyboards
✓Magnetic Guides for Layouts
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What's New in ImgRef

5.5.6

November 2, 2026

- Support customizing features by graphic type - Cropping supports two modes: crop while keeping the original image, and crop into a new image - Support canvas R/G/B single-channel preview to help observe color distribution, tonal layers, and detail differences - Added one-tap image OCR to quickly capture titles, copy, and annotations from posters, interfaces, and screenshots - Classify/find by color family: basic, nearby, and fine tiers. Group and arrange canvas images by color family, or search using an image as the reference color family, for more intuitive palette comparison. - Added resource info menu to view and edit creation/modification time, color info, external links, and notes - Added link cards that turn webpages into cover cards pinned on the canvas; one tap to open - Fixed email feedback and other known issues.

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absolute godsend of an app

i could not recommend this app more. i promise im not sponsored this app is just genuinely so good. it has so many features and functionality for pretty much anything you’d need out of a reference board app. it’s also extremely simple to understand if you aren’t familiar with apps of this nature. there is a paid subscription version but its not necessary at all and the features offered in the free version are more than enough. honestly don’t listen to the people saying they’re “greedy” etc because nothing has changed with the free plan at all, the subscription itself is literally just $6 a year and i certainly don’t mind supporting this dev. there aren’t any ads or anything yelling at you to buy, there are literally just some icons with a crown. the app is also super super good with lag, i only get lag while loading boards that i unironically have like 1000 images in. i’ve also seen some reviews that are just wrong. you can obviously import images and you can delete them. while i do have a lot of praise i also have a few suggestions. i think when cropping there should be an option to save your crop data and remove the excess rather than keeping the full photo intact when you go back to save space and reduce lag. finally i think it’d be nice to edit what shows up in your toolbar and where, as some people may not use certain features or want them to be further to the left if they use them a lot. either way, absolutely a necessity if you are an artist of any sort or even just someone who has a lot of photos they’d like to organize, give the devs love and download this NOW
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your support. Here is our feedback on the features you mentioned: 1.Exporting multiple images (already available): Long-press the canvas to multi-select images → open the settings menu in the bottom-left corner → Export Selected → Images. 2.Saving crop data and removing the excess: After evaluation by the development team, this will be supported in the near future. 3.Customizing features: This feature has a relatively broad impact, and we expect to decide on a timeline after further evaluation.

absolute godsend of an app

i could not recommend this app more. i promise im not sponsored this app is just genuinely so good. it has so many features and functionality for pretty much anything you’d need out of a reference board app. it’s also extremely simple to understand if you aren’t familiar with apps of this nature. there is a paid subscription version but its not necessary at all and the features offered in the free version are more than enough. honestly don’t listen to the people saying they’re “greedy” etc because nothing has changed with the free plan at all, the subscription itself is literally just $6 a year and i certainly don’t mind supporting this dev. there aren’t any ads or anything yelling at you to buy, there are literally just some icons with a crown. the app is also super super good with lag, i only get lag while loading boards that i unironically have like 1000 images in. i’ve also seen some reviews that are just wrong. you can obviously import images and you can delete them. while i do have a lot of praise i also have a few suggestions. i think it would be nice if there was a way to save multiple selected images at the same time. i also think when cropping there should be an option to save your crop data and remove the excess rather than keeping the full photo intact when you go back to save space and reduce lag. finally i think it’d be nice to edit what shows up in your toolbar and where, as some people may not use certain features or want them to be further to the left if they use them a lot. either way, absolutely a necessity if you are an artist of any sort or even just someone who has a lot of photos they’d like to organize, give the devs love and download this NOW
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A lovely app

I don’t usually write reviews, but this app is an exception <3 i would like to thank the developer! I really wanted an app that merges all the references into one page only so i can draw. Very easy to use and there is alot of options!! I hope this app gets more attention its so so lovely <3<3 thank you
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Importing images doesn’t work

This app seems okay, but when you can’t even import images that isn’t a good look, when I use the normal image importer, nothing happens.

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We have not received similar feedback so far. Please send us an email with information such as your device model to get in touch, and we will help you resolve the issue.

Great app, except for the lack of iCloud sync

I thought it was a synchronization app but it’s only possible to import/export

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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Trouble importing images from other apps

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add cropping functionality

Feature

Implement doodle/text feature for notes

Feature

Add GIF frame reading function

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FAQ

What is ImgRef?

ImgRef is a cross-platform application designed to streamline creative workflows. It functions as a reference board, OCR scanner, and an all-in-one tool for mood boards, image management, color picking, and free-form collaging.

What devices does ImgRef support?

ImgRef is available for iPhone, iPad, and macOS devices, allowing for seamless cross-platform use.

How much does ImgRef cost?

ImgRef is free to download and use. It offers optional in-app purchases and subscription plans for enhanced features.

Does ImgRef have ads?

No, ImgRef does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

What are the subscription options for ImgRef?

ImgRef offers a Pro Monthly subscription for $0.99 and an Annual Subscription for $5.99, providing access to premium features.

What is the age rating for ImgRef?

ImgRef has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is ImgRef updated?

The latest version of ImgRef is 5.5.6, and it was last updated on November 2, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and updates.

What do users like most about ImgRef?

User reviews highlight ImgRef as a great alternative to other reference tools, praising its simplicity, intuitive design, and extensive features. Many find it satisfying for image compilation and easy to understand.