Comparison

Drawing from References vs Drawing FORCE

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

Head to head
About

Drawing from References

This app provides a vast library of curated portraits and poses for artists to practice and learn realistic drawing. It offers AI-powered portrait generation, customizable drawing aids like grids and filters, and access to additional reference collections.

Highlights
  • Vast library of portraits and poses
  • AI-powered custom portrait generation
  • Customizable grid overlay
  • Blur and grayscale filters
  • Searchable Unsplash database
  • Additional reference collections (hands, feet)
Features
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* No more "I don't know what to draw" Blank page anxiety is real. "Drawing from References" fixes it with thousands of curated portraits and poses you can actually use — no endless scrolling, no copyright headaches, just reference photos picked for artists who want to get better. * The tools that actually help - A huge library that keeps growing. Portraits, full-body poses, hands, feet, even still life setups. - AI portraits on demand (Premium) Need a specific look that doesn't exist yet? Generate one. Pick the gender, age, expression, hair, vibe — get a custom reference built for exactly what you're practicing. * Built-in drawing aids that don't get in your way - Grid overlay Nail your proportions without guessing. Adjustable, so it fits your style. - Blur filter See the big shapes first. Details can wait. - Grayscale filter Kill the color noise and train your eye on values — the thing that actually makes shading look right. * More than portraits Hands, feet, still life, and a direct line into Unsplash's massive photo library when you want something specific. * Practice with a plan, not just vibes Likeness, proportion, values — the stuff that trips everyone up. Drawing References gives you the reference and the tools to actually fix it, session after session. Download it. Open the app. Start drawing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.drawingreferencesapp.com/privacy-policy/

About

Drawing FORCE

Learn a unique drawing approach that brings life to your creations. This app provides access to all instructional videos in one place, offering limitless potential for expressive storytelling and stylized work.

Highlights
  • Animator's drawing approach
  • Access all instructional videos
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Save favorite posts
  • Expressive storytelling techniques
Features
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FORCE: An Animator's Approach to Drawing Welcome to the official FORCE Drawing App. Learn how FORCE drawing can breathe life into your creations. The foundations you obtain here lead to a vast variety of finalized and stylized work that can be used across many different careers and hobbies. Explore the limitless potential for expressive storytelling that our unique drawing approach offers you. Inside the DrawingFORCE app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drawing from References4 screens
Drawing FORCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drawing FORCE at none against Drawing from References's shown. Drawing FORCE also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Drawing from References's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and rating (3.5 vs 3.3). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Drawing from References sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Drawing FORCE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drawing from References holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Drawing from References's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drawing FORCE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drawing from References ships an update every 2 months, Drawing FORCE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Drawing from References versus Drawing FORCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing from ReferencesDrawing FORCE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB49 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developerfnx.ioDrawing FORCE LLC

Customer experience

Drawing from References

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Drawing FORCE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drawing from References

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Drawing FORCE

One-time1
  • FORCE Foundation Bundle$494.99

Questions

Is Drawing from References free?
Drawing from References is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing FORCE free?
Drawing FORCE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drawing from References or Drawing FORCE?
Drawing from References is rated higher. Drawing from References averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Drawing FORCE averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Drawing from References or Drawing FORCE have ads?
Drawing from References shows ads; Drawing FORCE does not.
Which is updated more often, Drawing from References or Drawing FORCE?
Drawing from References ships an update every 2 months, and Drawing FORCE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drawing from References was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drawing FORCE on October 3, 2026.

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