Comparison

VizRef vs TourBox Console

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

Head to head
About

VizRef

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
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VizRef for iPad enables creatives to finally take their inspiration anywhere. It becomes the perfect companion app for Procreate® or paired with your favorite drawing/animation application by utilizing iPad IOS multitasking features. Clear up your hard to find hidden layers in your drawing app and easily organize your inspiration on the go. Make visual reference boards with any images or gifs from web browsers, cloud storage, photos, screen captures and more. The first mood board creation app made by artists for artists, that brings comprehensive referencing tools to animators and visual artists/en. We are dedicated to bringing creatives what they need most in being inspired everywhere they go. HIGHLIGHTS -Perfect companion app paired with Procreate® Adobe Fresco ® Clip Studio Paint® Infinite Painter® etc. by utilizing iPad IOS multitasking features -Supports many image types including GIF -Drag and drop from web -Batch Import from Photos app -Batch Export images from boards to cloud storage using Files app - *Multi-Select and auto pack images for a quicker workflow * -Import High-Resolution images with HD toggle _*Focus on whats importing with Focus mode. ( rotate imageboard ) -Batch Import from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive with split-screen -Quick and responsive visual reference board experience -Easy to use/ minimal UI -Light mode and Dark mode -Set thumbnails for reference boards to visually organize your inspiration ANIMATED GIF SUPPORT -Reference your favorite animated gifs -Pause animation and play frame by frame to better understand referenced animations -Advanced animation timeline gives you an interactive visual breakdown of all frames EASY TO USE REFERENCE TOOLS -Crop images to optimize screen space and view more references -Greyscale toggle for images for value reference -Flip horizontally and vertically -Rotate Images -Copy-paste images into other apps Artwork and animation credits @_Artazi @_baomii @_Deadslug_ @amnesiapancake @barachan @belgeist @criisalys @ergo.josh @evan_monteiro @gloomwastaken @mrbeezul @onemegawatt @rocketboiART @samuelyounart @cobalt_requin VizRef was created by Max Gonzalez and RoboWorld Entertainment with supporting development from Valere Labs

About

TourBox Console

This app allows for powerful customization of creative software workflows. It enables quick setup of functions and creation of unique presets for different applications and tasks, enhancing drawing, animation, and editing experiences.

Highlights
  • Multi-scene support
  • Cross-app functionality
  • Powerful customization
  • Exclusive built-in features
  • Intuitive canvas control
  • Convenient system operations
  • Diverse setting modes
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Multi-Scene Support, Cross-App Functionality Effortlessly use TourBox Elite Plus with apps like Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Artstudio Pro, LumaFusion, and Final Cut Pro for drawing, animation, editing, and retouching. Powerful Customization, Simple Setup Quickly set up functions with just one step. Create unique presets for different software and workflows. Exclusive Built-In Features, Intuitive Canvas Control Easily zoom, rotate, and reset views in Procreate. Convenient System Operations Adjust volume, brightness, perform quick searches, and take screenshots with a single click. Diverse Setting Modes Choose from multiple key sending modes like AB, UP and REP mode to suit your personal workflow. Frequently Software Updates for More Features

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TourBox Console at Free against VizRef's $3.99. TourBox Console also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). VizRef's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (70% vs 43%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

TourBox Console is free to download; VizRef costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VizRef holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VizRef has 291 ratings behind it against 32, 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 43% of TourBox Console's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VizRef ships an update every 3 months, TourBox Console every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VizRef versus TourBox Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVizRefTourBox Console
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (291 ratings) — better3.3 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings291 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio PixanohTourBox Tech Inc.

Customer experience

VizRef

All ratings291 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral12.4%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative16.9%

TourBox Console

All ratings32 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral15.6%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

VizRef

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

TourBox Console

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VizRef

No in-app purchases

None

TourBox Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VizRef free?
VizRef costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TourBox Console free?
TourBox Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VizRef or TourBox Console?
VizRef is rated higher. VizRef averages 4.1 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while TourBox Console averages 3.3 from 32 ratings.
Do VizRef or TourBox Console have ads?
Neither VizRef nor TourBox Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VizRef or TourBox Console?
VizRef ships an update every 3 months, and TourBox Console every 3 weeks. Most recently, VizRef was updated on October 5, 2026 and TourBox Console on October 7, 2026.

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