Drawing References Pro vs Mesh Gradient
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drawing References Pro
Access a vast library of portrait and pose references for artistic practice. Enhance your workflow with tools like photo import, mirroring, grids, and timed gesture drawing. Compare your work directly to references with a unique transparent overlay feature.
- Portrait and pose reference library
- Import photos from phone/Google Drive
- Reference manipulation tools
- Timed gesture drawing mode
- Transparent overlay comparison
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Do you like portraits or figure drawing? Then welcome! Here is what you will find in our app: * Huge collection of portrait and pose references for your practice. * Import your own photos from phone or Google Drive. * Flip, mirror, always on screen, customizable overlay grid, convert to greyscale, blur, ... everything you need to turn your reference photo into a stunning drawing. * Timed mode for gesture drawing practice. AND: Take a photo of your drawing and compare it with the reference using our unique transparent overlay ... that's hard to explain ... you just need to try it for yourself :-) Very helpful, you'll see! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.drawingreferencesapp.com/privacy-policy/
Mesh Gradient
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Create stunning mesh gradients in seconds. Mesh Gradient is a simple yet powerful tool for generating beautiful, customizable gradients. With just a few taps, you can design unique color blends for wallpapers, app backgrounds, illustrations, and UI designs. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or creative enthusiast, Mesh Gradient helps you bring your ideas to life with vibrant, fluid color transitions. Features: • Create unique mesh gradients instantly • Customize colors and points • Choose gradient orientation: portrait or landscape • Adjust resolution up to 8K (1K, 2K, 4K, 8K) • Select aspect ratios and apply optional blur • Export in PNG, JPEG, or HEIC format • Smooth, intuitive, and ad-free experience • Works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad Perfect for creating wallpapers, backgrounds, UI mockups, and social media visuals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mesh Gradient at $0.99 against Drawing References Pro's $4.99. Drawing References Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Drawing References Pro costs $4.99 and Mesh Gradient $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Drawing References Pro ships an update every 2 months, Mesh Gradient every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drawing References Pro | Mesh Gradient |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #146 — better | #164 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fnx.io | Hassan Taleb |
In-app purchases
Drawing References Pro
No in-app purchases
Mesh Gradient
No in-app purchases
Questions
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