This app helps artists plan their compositions and analyze subjects before painting. It allows you to import photos, apply grids, adjust values, and manipulate images to achieve the desired proportions and layout for your artwork.
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4.7😊(4.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Easily create custom grids over reference images and drawing surfaces. This tool simplifies image enlargement and transfer for artists, ensuring accurate proportions with every stroke. Achieve professional results with an intuitive interface.
What We Love
- 👍 Completely free and easy to use
- 👍 Handy for drawing and art
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
Room to Improve
- 🐛 Buggy image loading and grid application
- 🐛 Limited functionality (e.g. no ruler, unable to specify grid size)
- 🐛 Clunky and not user-friendly for some
Magic Poser - Art Pose Tool by Wombat Studio, Inc.
Best 3D pose reference appWorth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
3.8😐(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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.
What We Love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for drawing references
- 👍 Good variety of models and props
- 👍 Smooth posing and manipulation
Room to Improve
- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free female model
- 🐛 Buggy joint and camera controls
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