Comparison

Drawing References Pro vs Mesh Gradient

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Portrait and pose reference library
  • Import photos from phone/Google Drive
  • Reference manipulation tools
  • Timed gesture drawing mode
  • Transparent overlay comparison
Features
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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/

About

Mesh Gradient

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Drawing References Pro4 screens
Mesh Gradient3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Drawing References Pro versus Mesh Gradient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing References ProMesh Gradient
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#146 — better#164
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerfnx.ioHassan Taleb

In-app purchases

None

Drawing References Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Mesh Gradient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drawing References Pro free?
Drawing References Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mesh Gradient free?
Mesh Gradient costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drawing References Pro or Mesh Gradient have ads?
Neither Drawing References Pro nor Mesh Gradient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drawing References Pro or Mesh Gradient?
Drawing References Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Mesh Gradient every 4 months. Most recently, Drawing References Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mesh Gradient on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Drawing References Pro or Mesh Gradient?
Drawing References Pro currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Mesh Gradient at #164. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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