Comparison

Drawing References Pro vs QuickSketchDaily

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

QuickSketchDaily

Features
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"Discover the QuickSketchDaily App: Your Go-To for Daily Doodles! Looking for a quick burst of creativity? Look no further than our easy-to-use app featuring the latest sketches from QuickSketchDaily. Whether you're into people, animals, or just random doodles, we've got you covered. Scroll through a variety of drawings handpicked for your inspiration. From portraits to pets to quirky designs, there's something new every day to spark your imagination. Stay in the loop with daily updates and join a community of fellow art lovers. Share your favorites and get inspired by others as you explore the world of sketching together. Download the QuickSketchDaily App today and let the creativity flow with a daily dose of doodles!"

Screenshots

Drawing References Pro4 screens
QuickSketchDaily3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickSketchDaily at Free against Drawing References Pro's $4.99. QuickSketchDaily also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Drawing References Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On in-app purchases 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

QuickSketchDaily is free to download; Drawing References Pro costs $4.99 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, QuickSketchDaily daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Drawing References Pro versus QuickSketchDaily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing References ProQuickSketchDaily
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB4 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developerfnx.ioScott Jenkins

In-app purchases

None

Drawing References Pro

No in-app purchases

None

QuickSketchDaily

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drawing References Pro free?
Drawing References Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickSketchDaily free?
QuickSketchDaily is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drawing References Pro or QuickSketchDaily have ads?
QuickSketchDaily shows ads; Drawing References Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Drawing References Pro or QuickSketchDaily?
Drawing References Pro ships an update every 2 months, and QuickSketchDaily daily. Most recently, Drawing References Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and QuickSketchDaily on October 25, 2026.

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