# Day by Data vs ImgRef

The clearest difference is monetization model: ImgRef at free against Day by Data's free with in-app purchases. ImgRef also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 16) and device support (4 vs 2). Day by Data's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Day by Data sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ImgRef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Day by Data holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ImgRef has 126 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Day by Data's written reviews are positive against 77% of ImgRef's.

Day by Data ships an update weekly, ImgRef every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Day by Data | ImgRef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-by-data/id6737629704/reviews)** | [4.7 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgref/id6742316732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **126** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [n-gen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777279998) | [文荣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797720895) |

## What reviewers say

### Day by Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-by-data/id6737629704)

Transform your personal data into unique visual art. Connect health and music streaming services to create shareable art pieces that tell your story. Explore your achievements and relive your favorite moments through beautiful visualizations.

**Highlights:** Personal data visualization, Health data integration, Spotify data integration, Customizable art pieces, Achievement tracking, Data calendar

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day by Data Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Day by Data Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### ImgRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgref/id6742316732)

This app is an all-in-one creative tool for mood boards, reference images, and collaging. It offers smart asset management, precise color picking, and free-form layout capabilities across multiple devices. Designed for various creative professionals, it streamlines workflows with advanced editing and import/export features.

**Highlights:** Unlimited canvas with smart caching, Multi-select batch processing, Professional workflow with keyboard shortcuts, Image editing and adjustments, Dynamic color picker, Cross-platform support (iOS/macOS), Video frame extraction, GIF decomposition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pro_monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ImgRef Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great alternative to Vizref
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Lots of features Vizref doesn't have
- 👍 Satisfying image compilation
- 👍 Lovely app and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Monotonous image selection and movement
- 👎 Unappealing UI

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble importing images from other apps

**Requested features**

- Add cropping functionality
- Implement doodle/text feature for notes
- Add GIF frame reading function


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day by Data free?

Day by Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ImgRef free?

ImgRef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Day by Data or ImgRef?

Day by Data is rated higher. Day by Data averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ImgRef averages 4.7 from 126 ratings.

### Do Day by Data or ImgRef have ads?

Neither Day by Data nor ImgRef shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Day by Data or ImgRef?

Day by Data ships an update weekly, and ImgRef every 6 days. Most recently, Day by Data was updated on June 8, 2026 and ImgRef on September 25, 2026.

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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.*