Drawing from References vs Roman Villa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
Roman Villa
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Roman Villa: A Day in the Life brings Roman Britain to life through an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience inspired by real archaeological discoveries in Norfolk. The villa you can explore in the app is inspired by the remains of a real Roman villa uncovered in Norfolk during construction of the onshore infrastructure for some of RWE’s offshore wind farms. This work opened a rare window into the past, allowing archaeologists to investigate the site in detail and uncover rich evidence of everyday life in a Romano-British household. The virtual villa has been carefully created using expert archaeological interpretation. Its design, layout and rooms are based on the foundations, features and artefacts found during excavation. Many of the objects you encounter are real artefacts discovered on site, meticulously recorded and analysed before being digitally recreated for the app. Step inside the villa and discover daily life through the eyes of the Aurelii family. Using AR, you can explore rooms, examine artefacts in 3D and uncover stories about the daily lives of the Aurelii family, building a vivid picture of how people lived 2000 years ago. Designed for curiosity-led exploration, the app blends storytelling, archaeology and learning. Themed modules explore clothing, food, education, religion, health, hygiene and household routines, all grounded in archaeological evidence and current research. Artefacts appear in your own space, allowing you to view them up close and learn how they were made, used and found. Whether you are a pupil, teacher, family, local resident or history enthusiast, Roman Villa: A Day in the Life offers an engaging way to connect with Roman Britain and experience archaeology in a hands-on, interactive way. Additional learning materials and further information to support classroom and group use are available from the project team. Please contact norfolk@rwe.com to find out more. Key features: - Explore a Roman villa in AR, based on real archaeological remains - Rooms and layouts shaped by expert interpretation - Digitally recreated artefacts discovered during excavation - Story-led exploration of everyday life in Roman Britain - Curriculum-aligned educational content - Developed with archaeologists and educators
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roman Villa at none against Drawing from References's 2. Drawing from References's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Drawing from References sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Roman Villa asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Drawing from References | Roman Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fnx.io | RWE Aktiengesellschaft |
In-app purchases
Drawing from References
- Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Roman Villa
No in-app purchases
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