DarkRef - Art Reference Board
Reference board for artists
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
The reference board that syncs everywhere, to all your devices. Organize art references with images, GIFs, notes & folders. Try it free today!
Your art references, everywhere you work. Free.
DarkRef is a powerful reference board designed specifically for digital artists. Organize your inspiration with images, GIFs, notes, and folders—all in one beautiful, intuitive app.
100% FREE TO USE
All core features are completely free. Create unlimited boards, add unlimited images and GIFs, take notes, and organize with folders.
WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES
• Sync across all your devices
• Secure backups of all your references for peace of mind
• Cloud sync keeps everything in sync (premium)
BUILT FOR ARTISTS
• Drag-and-drop interface
• Support for all standard image formats
• Animated GIF support
• Quick notes and annotations
• Smart automatic organization
• Folders and collections
• Fast and responsive, even with large libraries
WORKS OFFLINE
All your references are stored locally on your device. Work anywhere, even without internet. With DarkRef Sync, changes sync automatically when you're back online.
DARKREF SYNC (OPTIONAL)
Upgrade to DarkRef Sync to unlock cloud sync across all your devices. Your references are always up to date and securely backed up to the cloud.
WHY DARKREF?
Unlike other reference board apps, DarkRef truly works everywhere. Whether you're sketching on your iPad at a coffee shop, at the office or working at home, your references are always with you.
Perfect for:
• Digital artists and illustrators
• Concept artists
• Character designers
• Environment artists
• Animators
• Game artists
• Anyone who needs organized visual references
Download DarkRef for free today and never lose track of your inspiration again.
New to DarkRef? You'll now be greeted with an interactive walkthrough guide to help you get started quickly and make the most of the app from day one.
We've also squashed a bug that was preventing images from being imported on iPad when starting a new project — sorry for the hassle, this should now work smoothly.
Finally, we've added a link to submit bug reports, request features, and vote on what we build next. We'd love to hear from you!
The developer, Timothy Patrick Dommett, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Timothy Patrick Dommett
- Size
- 29.4 MB
- Category
- Graphics & Design
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Sync Annual $9.99
- Sync Monthly $1.99
- Copyright
- © Timothy Patrick Dommett