250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Looking for free art reference apps? 19 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.8★ (4) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 3.9★ (13K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.6★ (2.4K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.8★ (17) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | — | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 2.8★ (4) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 |
This app provides digital reference tools for traditional artists working with physical media. It offers features like value studies, gridlines, side-by-side comparison, and composition adjustments to aid in creating accurate and balanced artwork.
This app provides a 3D character posing tool for artists, allowing them to create custom scenes with realistic anatomy, lighting, and props. It offers intuitive drag-and-pose controls and extensive libraries for detailed artwork creation.
This app provides 3D reference models for artists to study and draw faces. It offers detailed control over lighting and rendering to help users understand facial planes and tones, aiding in portrait drawing practice.
