Video Figure vs PicRef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video Figure
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Practice timed sketching using images from videos. - Extract images from video or camera shoot. - Practice drawing using in-app canvas (iPad only). - Set a timer for drawing. It automatically jump to the next image after time is up. - Select multiple images from photo library. Premium Version: - Save extracted images to the album for future practices.
PicRef
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.
- 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)
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- No loss of image quality Optimize the graphic algorithm to view more images at the same time without missing any high-definition details. - Mark (iPad only) Write down your ideas by hand in any location. - Basic function Support image dragging, cropping, resizing and focus on single picture, one-click mediation. - Marquee Batch drag, delete, mirror, desaturate and sort. - Compact layout - Desaturate Quickly desaturate the selected images. - Rotation Supports free rotation at any angle. - Mirror Quickly mirror the selected images. - Split screen Can be used with other graphics software split screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: PicRef at #133 against Video Figure's unranked. PicRef also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Video Figure costs $1.99 and PicRef $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Video Figure ships an update every 5 days, PicRef weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Video Figure | PicRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #133 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Honghai Gu | 祥 汤 |
In-app purchases
Video Figure
No in-app purchases
PicRef
No in-app purchases
