Reference Board: Mood Board

Reference Board: Mood Board

Infinite Canvas for Creatives

7 ratings
11 reviews
#67 in paid Graphics & Design
🔍 Reference
🎨 Graphics & Design
$5.99
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Released
March 19, 2026
Updated
October 27, 2026

Features

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This app offers an infinite canvas for visually organizing thoughts and inspiration. Users can drop in various media types, arrange them freely, and zoom in or out to explore connections. Instant search functionality helps locate specific items across all boards.

✓Infinite canvas
✓Visual idea organization
✓Supports images, videos, quotes
✓Freeform arrangement
✓Instant search
✓Zoom in/out functionality
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What's New in Reference Board

1.6.2

October 27, 2026

This small update refines the controls around your board. • Mac: reduced unnecessary toolbar updates while panning and zooming around the canvas. • iPhone and iPad: the item action icon stays hidden during dragging and release motion, then reappears when the item has settled.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$5.99

Reference Pro

Remove limits and unlock every Pro feature.

Charts

Top Paid

This app dropped -4 positions in Graphics & Design chart.

Last updated on November 2, 2026.

User reviews

Freezes Up when Arranging Images

I like the idea of the app, but it freezes up my entire iPad when trying to arrange a selection of just 5 images. It was very consistent in this behavior. Also, you can't zoom in enough on an image to see the details, and you have to use two fingers to pan the canvas around, which is annoying when trying to use it as a reference board while drawing in Procreate. I'm better off grouping images in Photos Albums so I can zoom in to see the details I need. Seems promising, but needs more development for it to be an ideal workflow companion.
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Amazing tool, bit buggy

Been looking for a tool like this for years now. Really love the clean interface and how it works. Just perfect. Few things to improve I would say—1. Three finger pan or with spacebar pressed (similar to design apps); not easy to use with a trackpad right now. 2. The pick/grab tool/function is a hit or miss at times. 3. Change dimension and font size within sticky notes. Again, if you can make the interaction similar to other design softwares this will be a top app for designers. If you can fix these, it is a 5 star for me and I’d get the pro version and ask others to do so. Great stuff.
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Suggestion

Update: 8/25

Thank you for addressing the pro issue I stated below. I appreciate your response time and for listening to your users.


Update:

I take back my compliment that I gave about staying true to the one time purchase. Just updated my app and imagine my frustration that there’s an option to pay $19.99 to upgrade to the pro version. If you want more than 3 boards, you’ll have to upgrade. Even though you purchase the app in order to be able to download. Irritation is an understatement.

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Loving the app so far! I love the clean and simple interface. But I would love to have the options to remove backgrounds and crop images in app. Also, having folders and/or categories to visually separate the boards would be wonderful. And thank you for staying true to the one time payment!
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Response from developer

I’m sorry—if you purchased Reference before it became free, Pro should have unlocked automatically. You should not need to purchase it again. As a temporary workaround, please open Settings and choose Restore Purchases while signed into the Apple Account used for the original purchase. We’re also correcting the automatic recognition in the next update.

It’s great

The update was rocky, I had to uninstall and reinstall the app to get my pro to come over from legacy, it works now. The update is very nice and it works much better than before with drag and drop. It gets closer and closer to my needs every update

Finally useful

This has become a staple of my workflow, genuinely enjoying it and excited to see the trajectory of the app ❤️❤️❤️ wish it had a windows version!

Response from developer

Sorry to hear you ran into this. Drag and drop is supported, but a bug prevented it from working correctly in some cases. A fix is ready and will be included in the next update. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

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FAQ

What is Reference Board?

Reference Board is a graphics and design application that provides an infinite canvas for users to visually capture, organize, and connect their ideas. It supports various media types and offers instant search across all boards.

What devices does Reference Board support?

Reference Board is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for seamless use across Apple devices.

How much does Reference Board cost?

Reference Board is a paid application priced at $1.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required after the initial purchase.

Is Reference Board suitable for children?

Reference Board has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for young users and children to explore their creativity.

How often is Reference Board updated?

The latest version of Reference Board is 1.3.3, which was last updated on June 25, 2026. Updates are provided to enhance functionality and reliability.

Does Reference Board have ads?

No, Reference Board does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for uninterrupted creativity.

What are the main benefits of using Reference Board?

Users praise Reference Board for its infinite canvas, allowing for limitless idea expansion without folder limitations. Its fluid nature and instant search are highlighted as key advantages for creative workflows.

Can I collaborate with others on Reference Board?

The provided information does not specify collaboration features. Reference Board is designed as a personal space for visual thinking and idea organization.