Best Art Reference Photo Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best art reference photo apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Art Reference Photo Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Art Reference: Easel AssistantArt Reference: Easel AssistantFree4.8★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
2DarkRef - Art Reference BoardDarkRef - Art Reference BoardFree2.8★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
3RefApp: Art Reference BoardRefApp: Art Reference BoardFree—NoYesOct 2026
4Art AuthorityArt Authority$4.993.1★ (21)NoNoOct 2026
5Value Study: art referenceValue Study: art referenceFree4.8★ (3.4K)NoYesOct 2026
6Deviant Art: Gallery & FeedDeviant Art: Gallery & FeedFree3.5★ (63)NoYesOct 2026
7Artista - Drawing ReferenceArtista - Drawing ReferenceFree4.7★ (22)NoNoOct 2026
8ArtDay: Daily Art GalleryArtDay: Daily Art GalleryFree4.8★ (59)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Art Reference Photo

Art Reference: Easel Assistant#1

Art Reference: Easel Assistant by Gil Osborne

Grid, Value Study, & Palettes
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides traditional artists with digital tools to aid in physical art creation. Features include value studies, gridlines, side-by-side reference viewing, and curated project collections. It offers a clean, ad-free experience designed for painters and illustrators.

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FAQ about Art Reference Photo

What are the best art reference photo apps for iPhone?
Art Reference: Easel Assistant tops our art reference photo apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top art reference photo apps we rank are free to download, including Art Reference: Easel Assistant and DarkRef - Art Reference Board.
Art Reference: Easel Assistant has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ art reference photo apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.