Pixel Precise vs SceneRef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel Precise
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Essential Features *Pixel-Level Precision: Zoom in close to place, erase, or alter individual pixels with zero blur or unwanted blending artifacts. *Canvas & Image Resizing: Adjust project dimensions or crop your work area instantly while preserving sharp, uncompressed edges. *Precision Selection & Clipboard: Cut, copy, and paste dynamic selections across your canvas to rearrange elements effortlessly. *Exact RGB Color Tuning: Set colors using precise RGB sliders or numerical values for perfect palette matching every time. *Multi-Layering: Add layers to your image to create separate edits to the image without making changes to the original image Whether you are crafting custom pixel art, tweaking game assets, or performing surgical photo repairs, PixelPrecise provides the precise control you need on your iPhone or iPad.
SceneRef
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SceneRef works with iPad Split View and multiple windows as the ideal companion for Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and other drawing and animation apps—freeing your reference images from stacked layers, organizing them clearly on an infinite canvas, and keeping inspiration and efficiency within reach wherever you create. HIGHLIGHTS - Perfect companion: Work side by side with Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and other creative apps using iPad Split View and multiple windows - Infinite canvas: Smart caching and image management keep vast libraries saved and scrolling smoothly - Multi-select batch tools: One-tap auto-fit, smart layout, and unified sizing make copying and aligning effortless - Professional workflow: Full keyboard shortcut mapping for faster everyday actions - Flexible import: Clipboard, Photos, folders, camera, and drag-and-drop—grab what you need, when you need it - Web drag-and-drop: Drag images in directly from Pinterest, Pixiv, and other popular image sites - Flexible export: Export scenes or image groups for easy sharing and delivery - View / Lock / Edit modes so browsing and editing never get in each other's way - Grid and list views for file management, with multiple sort options - Smooth zoom and pan to inspect every detail - A clean, intuitive interface so you can stay focused on creating Professional Reference Tools - Rotate, crop, desaturate, flip vertical/horizontal, opacity, layering, and scale—a complete set of adjustments - Live color picker: Sample any color on the canvas in real time and get common color codes - Magnetic guides: Alignment hints and smart snapping for more precise layouts - After multi-select, quickly align and distribute from the top-right corner for faster batch organization - Brush annotations and highlight circles to communicate more clearly - Styled text: A rich set of fonts and styles for notes, titles, and labels Video & GIF - Play MP4 and extract 4K stills for storyboards, covers, and video references - One-tap GIF frame-by-frame breakdown so animation details are crystal clear Thanks for reading. Contact us: Email: scenereftech@163.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SceneRef at none against Pixel Precise's 1. SceneRef also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pixel Precise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SceneRef asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixel Precise ships an update every 4 days, SceneRef every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel Precise | SceneRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Lewis | 文荣 李 |
In-app purchases
Pixel Precise
- PixelPrecise Pro$2.99
SceneRef
No in-app purchases
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