# ImgRef vs シンプルモザイク

The clearest difference is update cadence: ImgRef at every 2 days against シンプルモザイク's every 8 days. ImgRef also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ImgRef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and シンプルモザイク sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ImgRef ships an update every 2 days, シンプルモザイク every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ImgRef | シンプルモザイク |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文荣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797720895) | [Takahiro Hama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534557976) |

## 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


### シンプルモザイク

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6754523756)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 週額プラン | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 月額プラン | $0.99 | per month |
| 年額プラン | $1.99 | per year |
| 月額プラン | $1.99 | per month |
| モザイク月額プラン | $1.99 | per month |
| 年額プラン | $2.99 | per year |
| 年額プラン | $9.99 | per year |
| モザイク年額プラン | $12.99 | per year |
| 買い切りプラン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 広告非表示 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 買い切りプラン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 買い切りプラン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 買い切りプラン | $12.99 | one-time |
| 買い切りプラン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 買い切り | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ImgRef free?

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

### Is シンプルモザイク free?

シンプルモザイク is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ImgRef or シンプルモザイク have ads?

Neither ImgRef nor シンプルモザイク shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ImgRef or シンプルモザイク?

ImgRef ships an update every 2 days, and シンプルモザイク every 8 days. Most recently, ImgRef was updated on October 25, 2026 and シンプルモザイク on October 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.*