# Pofi Create vs PicRef

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicRef at 84% against Pofi Create's 22%. PicRef also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 25). Pofi Create's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (408 vs 26). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pofi Create is free to download; PicRef costs $0.99 up front. Pofi Create sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PicRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

PicRef holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pofi Create has 408 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Pofi Create's written reviews are positive against 84% of PicRef's.

Pofi Create ships an update every 3 weeks, PicRef weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pofi Create | PicRef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pofi-create-ideas-reference/id1576489829/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picref-for-reference-picture/id1641905969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pofi Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576489831) | [祥 汤](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623075074) |

## What reviewers say

### Pofi Create

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pofi-create-ideas-reference/id1576489829)

This app provides a comprehensive 3D creation toolkit for artists. It features a vast library of assets, including characters, animals, and scenes, along with powerful tools for posing, animation, camera control, and lighting. It simplifies complex artistic challenges for illustrators, comic artists, and animators.

**Highlights:** Massive asset library (characters, animals, scenes), Skeletal control for precise posing, Motion creation and animation tools, Advanced camera system with perspective control, Professional lighting studio, Customizable expressions and prop deformation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Cloud（2000）Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PC Cloud（5000）Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 「Pofi Create」PRO Version 365day | $12.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（500）Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（2000）Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual Plan | $44.99 | per year |
| PLUS Annual Plan B | $74.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（5000）Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| 「Pofi Create」 Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」 P-coin(60) | $1.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  a | $7.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(300) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」PRO  Version 365 day | $12.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(680) | $17.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  b | $23.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(980) | $24.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  c | $39.99 | one-time |
| PLUS Plan C | $39.99 | one-time |
| PRO Plan | $44.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」Ultra Annual | $69.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  d | $79.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(3280) | $79.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  e | $159.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  f | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Best reference for posing
- 🙌 Great for art
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use
- 🤬 Predatory monetization
- 🐛 Crashes and network issues
- 💰 Insanely expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Login and sign-up issues
- Inability to save or load poses
- Compatibility problems on various devices

**Requested features**

- More free models and poses
- Easier posing and manipulation
- Better instructions and tutorials
- More language support
- Improved performance and stability


### PicRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picref-for-reference-picture/id1641905969)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app allows users to view and manipulate reference images with no loss of quality. It offers tools for cropping, resizing, and batch editing, with an optional drawing feature for iPad users. The interface is designed for efficiency, supporting split-screen use with other graphics software.

**Highlights:** No loss of image quality, Image dragging, cropping, resizing, Batch editing (drag, delete, mirror, sort), Desaturate and mirror images, Free rotation at any angle, Split screen support, Handwriting notes (iPad only)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pofi Create free?

Pofi Create is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PicRef free?

PicRef costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pofi Create or PicRef?

PicRef is rated higher. Pofi Create averages 4.1 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while PicRef averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Pofi Create or PicRef have ads?

Neither Pofi Create nor PicRef shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pofi Create or PicRef?

Pofi Create ships an update every 3 weeks, and PicRef weekly. Most recently, Pofi Create was updated on October 12, 2026 and PicRef on October 9, 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.*