Comparison

SigridDraw vs Masters Eye

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

Head to head
About

SigridDraw

Features
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Load your reference image from your photo library, then configure the drawing grid to your liking. Reproduce the grid on any physical or digital media using the scaling module to help you get the dimensions and start drawing, cell by cell. The color picker allows you to retrieve the hexadecimal code of the selected color. On iPad, use SigridDraw directly as a reference by displaying on the same screen your favorite drawing app (not included) thanks to SplitView. Features: • Fully configurable overlay grid (grid size, color) • Black and white filter for the reference picture • Pinch to zoom • Color picker • Scale calculator to compute your target grid size • Split View support on iPad to display SigridDRaw and your favorite drawing app side by side • Dark mode

About

Masters Eye

This reference study app helps artists improve their drawing and painting by simplifying visual information. It offers various study modes to analyze values, proportions, and composition, aiding in better artistic decision-making.

Highlights
  • Purpose-built Study Modes (Values, Squint, Pencil, Notan, Proportions)
  • Import reference photos
  • Fast mode switching for drills
  • Split and compare workflow
  • Save results to Photos library
  • On-device image processing
  • No accounts or ad tracking
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Masters Eye is a focused reference study app for artists who want to draw and paint with stronger structure, clearer values, and better decision making. One-time purchase. No subscription. Import a reference photo and switch through purpose-built Study Modes to simplify what you see: • Values: Group complex references into readable value masses • Squint: Reduce visual noise to see big relationships faster • Pencil: Translate references into practical tonal steps • Notan: Test light/shadow design and composition clarity • Proportions: Check alignment, spacing, and shape relationships • Original: Instantly compare against the untouched reference Built for deliberate practice, not distraction: • Fast mode switching for targeted observation drills • Split and compare workflow for quick visual checks • Save results to your Photos library when you choose Privacy-first by design: • Image processing happens on-device • No accounts required • No ad tracking Whether you’re studying portraits, still life, or landscapes, Master’s Eye helps you simplify references and make better artistic decisions with confidence.

Screenshots

SigridDraw4 screens
Masters Eye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Masters Eye at every 2 days against SigridDraw's every 3 weeks. SigridDraw's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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

SigridDraw costs $0.99 and Masters Eye $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SigridDraw ships an update every 3 weeks, Masters Eye every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SigridDraw versus Masters Eye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSigridDrawMasters Eye
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXavier DaleauJonathan Brodish

In-app purchases

None

SigridDraw

No in-app purchases

None

Masters Eye

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SigridDraw free?
SigridDraw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Masters Eye free?
Masters Eye costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SigridDraw or Masters Eye have ads?
Neither SigridDraw nor Masters Eye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SigridDraw or Masters Eye?
SigridDraw ships an update every 3 weeks, and Masters Eye every 2 days. Most recently, SigridDraw was updated on October 16, 2026 and Masters Eye on October 11, 2026.

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