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DarkRef - Art Reference Board

Graphics & Design • Timothy Patrick Dommett
4+ v1.6.1 Recorded price: Free App Store →
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IPA Analysis
Technical Specs
Bundle ID com.darkref.app
Version 1.6.1
App Store Size 61.61 MB
Minimum iOS 15.0
Devices iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Catalog release date 2026-02-24
Latest recorded version date 2026-09-11
Features & Support
Advisory 4+
Languages (1)
EN
Top In App Purchases
No In App Purchases Listed

Preview

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Description

Your own library of art references, organised and on all your devices. DarkRef is a powerful reference board designed for digital artists. Organize your inspiration with images, GIFs, notes, videos and folders; all in one beautiful, minimalist library and use canvases to plan your next big artwork. 100% FREE TO USE All core features are completely free including your reference library, automatic image tagging, canvases and more. Create unlimited boards, add unlimited images and GIFs, take notes, and organize with folders. The only features requiring a paid plan are for syncing your files across devices and for live collaboration boards where you can work with your team together on a shared board. All the core features are completely free. WORKS OFFLINE All your references are stored locally on your device. Work anywhere, even without internet. With a DarkRef paid plan, your changes sync automatically when you're back online. 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 on your Mac 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.

What's New

Version 1.6.1 2026-09-11
BUG FIXES • Fixed a crash when tapping certain references. • Fixed the app getting stuck reloading itself after a fresh install. • Fixed very high-resolution im...BUG FIXES • Fixed a crash when tapping certain references. • Fixed the app getting stuck reloading itself after a fresh install. • Fixed very high-resolution images crashing when imported. • Shared images that fail to import are no longer discarded. • Fixed .darkref backups being unselectable in the Files picker on iPad. NEW • Automatic titles and tags for your references, generated on your phone. Instant, works offline, syncs to your other devices, and can be turned off in Settings. IMPROVEMENTS • The app is now around 20MB, down from over 300MB.

Technical Analysis

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Bundle ID com.darkref.app
Current Version 1.6.1
Minimum iOS 15.0
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