# PicRef vs MapCrafter

The clearest difference is rating: PicRef at 4.7 against MapCrafter's 1.0. PicRef also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). MapCrafter's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

PicRef costs $0.99 and MapCrafter $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PicRef holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicRef has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PicRef's written reviews are positive against 50% of MapCrafter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicRef | MapCrafter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picref-for-reference-picture/id1641905969/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcrafter/id6557037905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祥 汤](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623075074) | [辉章 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687027088) |

## What reviewers say

### PicRef

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### MapCrafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcrafter/id6557037905)

Create personalized map posters of your favorite cities. Customize dimensions, map styles, and colors for unique visual effects. Seamlessly export high-resolution designs for home décor, gifts, or creative projects.

**Highlights:** City selection from around the globe, Adjustable poster dimensions, Customizable map styles and colors, Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS, VisionOS), High-resolution export, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicRef free?

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

### Is MapCrafter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicRef or MapCrafter?

PicRef is rated higher. PicRef averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while MapCrafter averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PicRef or MapCrafter have ads?

Neither PicRef nor MapCrafter shows ads.

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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.*