Comparison

RefCanvas vs DailyDrawings

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

Head to head
About

RefCanvas

This app helps artists and designers organize visual references for their projects. Import images and GIFs, arrange them on a canvas, add notes, and export your creations.

Highlights
  • Import images and GIFs
  • Add text notes
  • Move, scale, and rotate references
  • Group references with nodes
  • Supports split screen and pop-up view
  • Export boards as SVG or images
Features
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RefCanvas is an intuitive tool for artists and designers who need a comprehensive reference app to bring their creative vision to life. Key Features: - Import images and gifs. - Notes - Add text notes. - Move, scale and rotate references to create the perfect layout. - Multi selection - edit multiple references at one. - Nodes - Useful for grouping references. - Drag and drop - Drag and drop files from others apps like the gallery. - Paste files from the clipboard. - Supports split screen and pop-up view: Use it as a companion app with your favorite drawing app like Ibis Paint or Infinite Painter. - Save your progress as boards for future use. - Auto set thumbnails for boards after saving. - Eye dropper - Tap and hold to pick a color from your references as a hex code. - Drawing. Animated GIF support: - Reference your favorite animated gifs. - Pause animation and play frame by frame to better understand referenced animations. - Animation timeline gives you an interactive visual breakdown of all the frames. Easy to use reference tools: - Grayscale toggle. - Flip horizontally and vertically. - Add link - allows you to visit the source of your reference. Export: Export boards to share. Export board as SVG. Export Images/Gifs as files. Using RefCanvas to make reference boards & mood boards is easy, simply import your images or gifs, and move them around the canvas to arrange them in the layout that works best for your project. You can adjust their size, rotation and position to your liking, giving you maximum control over your creative process.

About

DailyDrawings

Features
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DailyDrawings gives you a simple, inspiring way to practice creativity every day. Open the app to receive a new drawing prompt, make a sketch, and share it with the community. Explore what others create, discover new ideas, and build a daily creative routine. Upload your drawings, paintings, or any single-image or mixed-media artwork that matches the prompt. Every day features four threads — very-easy, easy, medium, and advanced — so you can choose the level that fits your mood or creative energy. Whether you draw for fun, learning, or relaxation, DailyDrawings makes creativity easy and enjoyable. Features: • Daily drawing prompts • Simple, clean upload flow • Community inspiration feed • Daily sweep that resets the threads each day • Supportive, moderated community • Safe-for-work environment Premium Perks (optional upgrade): • Keep your full upload history in the library • Shield your drawings from the daily cleanup • Search past posts by prompt, date, and difficulty • Support ongoing prompt drops and community moderation DailyDrawings helps you build a creative habit— one sketch at a time. DailyDraw Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription. The subscription period is one month. The localized price is displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://righteous-seashore-4be.notion.site/DailyDrawings-Privacy-Policy-2ace09062a36804c9ab1c76d54ba1aa3

Screenshots

RefCanvas4 screens
DailyDrawings4 screens

Verdict

The call

RefCanvas and DailyDrawings are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. RefCanvas sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DailyDrawings sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RefCanvas versus DailyDrawings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefCanvasDailyDrawings
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryoucef boukitDaniel Hackworth

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RefCanvas

One-time2
  • Pro version$2.99
  • Pro version2 variants$3.99
1 purchases

DailyDrawings

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month premium - DailyDrawings$0.991 Month

Questions

Is RefCanvas free?
RefCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DailyDrawings free?
DailyDrawings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RefCanvas or DailyDrawings have ads?
Neither RefCanvas nor DailyDrawings shows ads.

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