# VizRef vs Nomad Sculpt

The clearest difference is price: VizRef at $3.99 against Nomad Sculpt's $19.99. VizRef also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). Nomad Sculpt's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VizRef costs $3.99 and Nomad Sculpt $19.99 up front. Nomad Sculpt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VizRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nomad Sculpt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nomad Sculpt has 14K ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of VizRef's written reviews are positive against 88% of Nomad Sculpt's.

VizRef ships an update every 3 months, Nomad Sculpt every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VizRef | Nomad Sculpt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizref/id1482680568/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomad-sculpt/id1519508653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 291 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 4 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Pixanoh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482680567) | [Hexanomad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519508655) |

## What reviewers say

### VizRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizref/id1482680568)

This app allows artists and animators to create visual reference boards using images and GIFs from various sources. It integrates with popular drawing applications, offering tools to organize and refine inspiration for creative projects.

**Highlights:** Create visual reference boards, Import images and GIFs from web, cloud, photos, Companion app for Procreate, Adobe Fresco, etc., Organize inspiration with thumbnails, Animated GIF support with frame-by-frame playback, Image editing tools: crop, greyscale, flip, rotate, Drag and drop from web, batch import

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 🎨 Helpful for organizing references
- 💡 Useful for artists and creatives
- 🔍 Convenient for gathering inspiration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Lack of backup/sync options
- 🖌️ No annotation or note-taking features
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging/moving images
- 💾 Limited image storage capacity

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing when opening new boards
- Issues with exporting boards and images
- Losing images from boards unexpectedly
- Limits on number of images per board

**Requested features**

- Add text/drawing tools for annotations
- Implement cloud sync and backup options
- Allow multi-select and batch operations
- Provide more flexible image manipulation
- Add folders/organization for boards


### Nomad Sculpt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomad-sculpt/id1519508653)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Graphics & Design, #89 Top Paid, #158 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create 3D models with sculpting and painting tools. Features include layers, multiresolution sculpting, and PBR rendering. Supports various export formats for your digital art.

**Highlights:** Sculpting tools (clay, flatten, smooth, trim), Vertex painting (color, roughness, metalness), Layer system for sculpting and painting, Multiresolution and voxel remeshing, Automatic UV unwrapping, PBR rendering with post-processing effects, Export/import in glTF, OBJ, STL, PLY

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quad Remesher | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful sculpting tools
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Impressive features for the price
- 🎨 Great for digital painting and sculpting
- 🎨 Smooth performance even on older iPads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Issues with autosave and file management
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🎨 Lack of advanced features like rigging and animation
- 🎨 Steep learning curve for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing/exporting certain file types
- Glitches with symmetry and transform tools
- Inconsistent performance on older iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add UV mapping and unwrapping tools
- Implement a more robust autosave system
- Include rigging and animation capabilities
- Add support for more file formats (e.g., FBX)
- Improve palm rejection and gesture controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VizRef free?

VizRef costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nomad Sculpt free?

Nomad Sculpt costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VizRef or Nomad Sculpt?

Nomad Sculpt is rated higher. VizRef averages 4.1 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while Nomad Sculpt averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do VizRef or Nomad Sculpt have ads?

Neither VizRef nor Nomad Sculpt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VizRef or Nomad Sculpt?

VizRef ships an update every 3 months, and Nomad Sculpt every 10 days. Most recently, VizRef was updated on October 13, 2026 and Nomad Sculpt on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*