Best Hand Reference Apps & Games

179+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

16 free apps & games

Updated May 2026

The best hand reference apps on iPhone average 4.1★ across 179+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Hand Reference

#1

Handy Art Reference Tool by Belief Engine

3D Lit Reference for Artists!

Editor's Choice

📚 Education

4.8😊(1.2K ratings)

$1.99In-App Purchases

#14in Education

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This app provides artists with rotatable 3D models of hands, heads, and feet for drawing reference. Customize poses and lighting to achieve realistic results for your artwork. Additional packs for animal skulls and foot rigs are available for purchase.

What We Love

👍 Helpful for drawing reference
🔍 Useful for lighting and shading
🎨 Great for hands and heads
💡 Customizable lighting and poses

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
💰 In-app purchases for additional content
🤔 Limited model variety (no full bodies)

#2

HandModel by Kosuke Nishioka

3D reference by hand tracking

Strong Contender

🔧 Utilities

2.8(18 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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A 3D hand model reference tool for artists. It uses your device's camera to detect and edit hand poses in real-time. Offers adjustable lighting for optimal viewing.

#3

Manus - Hand reference for art by Tomi Nevalainen

Easy to use hand pose tool

Worth Considering

🎨 Graphics & Design

1.9(7 ratings)

$1.99

#24in Graphics & Design

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This app provides a 3D hand reference tool for artists. Easily create and customize an unlimited number of hand poses by rotating, bending, and adjusting fingers. Features male and female models with pre-made poses for quick access.

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Magic Poser - Art Pose Tool

Magic Poser - Art Pose Tool

Best 3D pose reference app

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.

Intuitive drag-and-pose controlsRealistic 3D character modelsAdvanced physics engine for posing

🎨 Graphics & Design

Lingvano - Learn Sign Language

Lingvano - Learn Sign Language

Beginner-friendly ASL lessons

Learn American Sign Language with bite-sized video lessons from Deaf teachers. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversations with interactive tools and earn rewards. Become conversational in just 10 minutes a day.

Bite-sized video lessons600+ lessons on vocabulary and grammarInteractive practice tools

Head Model Studio - Art Study

Head Model Studio - Art Study

3D references for artists

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.

25 detailed 3D head modelsFull 3D model control (zoom, tilt, rotate)Realistic environmental and studio lighting

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

Hand Evolution Runner

Hand Evolution Runner

Evolve your hand by collecting cosmetic items and avoiding obstacles. Swipe left and right to guide your hand through challenges and achieve the most beautiful transformation.

Hand evolution gameplayObstacle avoidanceCosmetic item collection

Hand Control: Hand Sign Master

Hand Control: Hand Sign Master

Realtime Hand Tracking Effects

Create dynamic visual effects and animated greeting cards using real-time hand tracking. This app transforms your hand movements into interactive 3D particle experiences with smooth gesture recognition.

Real-time gesture trackingInteractive 3D particlesParticle morphing

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Hand-to-Hand Combat

Hand-to-Hand Combat

Valuable and Handy Reference

This app provides a comprehensive guide to the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP), a mixed martial arts approach focused on practical fighting ability. It includes techniques from various martial arts and weapons training, along with video clips and fitness calculators.

Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) guideTechniques from Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, judoWeapons fighting lessons (Kali, western martial arts)

💪 Health & Fitness

Reference In Hand

Reference In Hand

by otherslikeyou.com Inc.

Access a comprehensive collection of reference data, calculations, and conversions directly on your iPhone. Includes over 200 conversion types, common lists, date calculations, and a tip calculator.

Over 200 conversionsBuilt-in calculatorCommon lists (airport, country codes)

by Takayasu Yajima

Control giant hands to interact with the environment and defeat enemies. Engage in actions like grabbing, throwing, and slapping to achieve victory. A physics-based game focused on chaotic fun.

Operate giant handsGrab objectsThrow objects

Hand Trace Camera EX

Hand Trace Camera EX

Camera for Hand Drawing

🎨 Graphics & Design

Palm Reader: Palmistry Life

Palm Reader: Palmistry Life

Palm Reading, AI Hand Reader

Scan your palm to reveal insights about your life, love, and personality. Get instant, personalized readings based on your palm lines and track changes over time for ongoing discovery. Includes horoscopes and lucky numbers for added fun.

AI-powered palm scanningInstant personalized readingsAnalysis of major palm lines

free with in-app purchases

Hand Therapist Exam Practice

Hand Therapist Exam Practice

Hand Therapist Exam Test

Palmistry - Palm Reading 3D

Palmistry - Palm Reading 3D

Analyze your hand lines

Explore your destiny with a 3D palm reader that analyzes hand lines for insights into love, health, money, and personality. This app offers a unique, reliable, and free experience without using a camera, relying on a short questionnaire for accurate interpretations.

3D palm reading with video game aestheticAnalysis of love, health, money, and luck linesPersonality trait interpretation

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

theWell Christian Social Media

theWell Christian Social Media

A social media platform for Christians to connect through faith-based content and a supportive community. It offers features like short-form videos, private messaging, and a space for prayer requests and testimonies, prioritizing a positive and uplifting environment.

Short-form video creation and viewingPrivate messaging with friendsPrayer requests and testimonies sections

Cite It Now: Easy referencing

Cite It Now: Easy referencing

APA, MLA end text citations

Simplify academic referencing with this app. It offers features for citing books, webpages, and journal articles, supporting multiple styles like APA and MLA. Manage citations in projects and export to popular reference managers.

APA and MLA citation supportBook, webpage, and journal article citation lookupBarcode scanning for book citations

free with in-app purchases

Hand Surgery Source

Hand Surgery Source

By Hand Surgery Resource.

This app provides medical professionals with on-the-go access to a comprehensive knowledge base on hand surgery. It features diagnostic guides, CPT codes, exam details, and visual aids like photos and videos.

Diagnostic guidesCPT codesExam, test, and sign sections

PSYONIC ABILITY HAND

PSYONIC ABILITY HAND

Control, configure, and update a prosthetic hand wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize input systems, electrode settings, and pressure sensors. Create custom grips and manage firmware updates for enhanced functionality.

Bluetooth connectivityInput control system selectionElectrode setting configuration

SnapJutsu - Ninja Hand Signs

SnapJutsu - Ninja Hand Signs

Test your ninja skills by performing authentic hand signs detected by your device's camera and AI. Engage in 100 levels, four game modes including live multiplayer, and daily challenges. Master 14 unique signs to prove your mastery.

Real-time AI hand sign detection14 authentic ninja hand signs100 levels of progressive difficulty

free with in-app purchases