# ImgRef vs Modulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modulator at none against ImgRef's 2. ImgRef's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ImgRef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Modulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ImgRef | Modulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imgref/id6742316732/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **126** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文荣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797720895) | [Lars Augustin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806278075) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Modulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modulator/id6744152974)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ImgRef free?

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

### Is Modulator free?

Modulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ImgRef or Modulator have ads?

Neither ImgRef nor Modulator 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.*