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Reference Board

Reference Board

Infinite canvas for your ideas

5 ratings
5 reviews
#178 in paid Graphics & Design
🔍 Reference
🎨 Graphics & Design
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 19, 2026
  • August 5, 2026

Features

Developer

Jordan Ruchtie
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About

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

1.4.0

August 5, 2026

Bugfixes

Charts

Top Paid

📈 178+1

Graphics & Design

This app rose +1 position in Graphics & Design chart.

Last updated on August 14, 2026.

User reviews

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Unintuitive

For a paid app I expect usability to be near perfect. You can’t just drag and drop a photo in? That’s crazy to me. Every other reference board supports drag and drop
Laura BythatagariLaura Bythatagari

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.

Suggestion

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!
xultraviolencexxxultraviolencexx

Response from developer

Great suggestions! I'll start working on this for the next upcoming releases. There are also some really nice iOS 27 and macOS 27 features coming soon.

Buggy

Kinda buggy when drawing and or zooming in. Have to close app to fix bug
IWeepForTheDepartedIWeepForTheDeparted

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback, and sorry you ran into this. We’ve released a new version that should fix this issue. Thanks for taking the time to report it!

Feels nice like PureRef

I like the ui, its intuitive and simple and making it as a widget is a lot of fun, opening my phone to the ideas I have on board. I do wish and hope theres a Locking button for images to stay in place because they often move around unintentionally when navigating around the canvas with my fingers.
KwemD4cKwemD4c

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words and that’s a really good suggestion.

Good idea , horrible implementation

My review is only based on the desktop app. And my god is it slow. It barely words. New boards rename all boards to just “board 1 & 2”. It struggles to add even 200 images, mouse navigation does not work when trying to drag the canvas around, it only works with a trackpad. When trying to add more images than 5 it does not add them. It’s barely a working app not worth even trying. I have not tried this app on the phone yet but I’m gonna pass on that.
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PranithK197PranithK197

Response from developer

That is sad to hear. Would you mind sharing what system you are on? This is not the experience I want you to have and it’s the first time I get this feedback. It might be a system related issue and I’m eager to get this resolved.

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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.