SigridDraw vs Masters Eye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SigridDraw
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
SigridDraw costs $0.99 and Masters Eye $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | SigridDraw | Masters Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #191 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xavier Daleau | Jonathan Brodish |
In-app purchases
SigridDraw
No in-app purchases
Masters Eye
No in-app purchases









