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Android Apps > Art & Design > RefCanvas - Reference Board
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RefCanvas - Reference Board

by Endvoid · Art & Design · Free
On Google Play since March 2023 · Data updated 2026-10-11
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RefCanvas - Reference Board is made and published by Endvoid. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Endvoid. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Endvoid and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Rating on Google Play
3.95
255 ratings
Installs
52 thousand
Last updated
January 31, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
66.3 MB

RefCanvas - Reference Board has 52 thousand installs. Users are divided: 4.0 stars from 255 ratings.

Pros & Cons

  • Infinite canvas for flexible reference boards and mood boards
  • Animated GIF support with frame-by-frame playback and timeline
  • Comprehensive export options including SVG and image formats
  • Drag-and-drop, paste from clipboard, and split-screen usability with drawing apps
  • Not ranked in any top lists, limiting visibility in some rankings
  • Focus on reference boards over traditional drawing tools; competitors emphasize art/animation features
  • Users seeking more professional artist workflows may find some advanced tools absent

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on RefCanvas - Reference Board for Android

★★★★☆ ryannxd · Aug 30, 2023
Good app for collecting art references, however app begins to crash once you have too many images in one board
★★★★★ Ibrahim Azmi · Jun 10, 2024
This app got a potential. Just need that arrange feature, and it's all set.
★★★★★ Ramanan Titus · Dec 19, 2023
This is the by far the best alternative for pure ref in Android. Some features are not working properly, saying that app is still in development. Hopefully this app gets better and if it's free then it's really helpful for a lot of people.
★☆☆☆☆ A O · Dec 15, 2023
GIF imports crash app edit: I have tried other GIF formats as well as learning how to compress GIF and webm formats using FFMPEG... still doesn't work. This isn't mentioning that most of the features are "still not available", even when upgrading to premium. Which is rather disappointing considering this app looks very similar to the open source pc app "Pure Ref" just with half as many features and requiring payment for more that still haven't been added.
★☆☆☆☆ Nadia Jamal · Oct 15, 2025
Very well-made and easy to use but 80 percent of features are locked behind a pay wall. Wouldn't recommend if you are a budget artist
★☆☆☆☆ zbor · Jun 4, 2025
I thought this app was going to be like puref but for android, what a total waste of money, can't copy or paste images for reference, the only images I was able to copy from was gallery, what was the point, I could have just used gallery for reference and the only thing that would paste from ref canvas was color codes, I thought one of the purposes of this app was, so you could copy and paste images from the Web to use for reference but that doesn't seem to be.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Endvoid, from Google Play

“The ultimate infinite canvas for artists to organize references, GIFs, and notes”

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Description by Endvoid Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
RefCanvas is an intuitive tool for artists and designers who need a comprehensive reference app to bring their creative vision to life.


Key Features:
- Import images and gifs.
- Notes - Add text notes.
- Move, scale and rotate references to create the perfect layout.
- Multi selection - edit multiple references at one.
- Nodes - Useful for grouping references.
- Drag and drop - Drag and drop files from others apps like the gallery.
- Paste files from the clipboard.
- Supports split screen and pop-up view: Use it as a companion app with your favorite drawing app like Ibis Paint or Infinite Painter.
- Save your progress as boards for future use.
- Auto set thumbnails for boards after saving.
- Eye dropper - Tap and hold to pick a color from your references as a hex code.
- Drawing.


Animated GIF support:
- Reference your favorite animated gifs.
- Pause animation and play frame by frame to better understand referenced animations.
- Animation timeline gives you an interactive visual breakdown of all the frames.


Easy to use reference tools:
- Grayscale toggle.
- Flip horizontally and vertically.
- Add link - allows you to visit the source of your reference.


Export:
Export boards to share.
Export board as SVG.
Export Images/Gifs as files.


Using RefCanvas to make reference boards & mood boards is easy, simply import your images or gifs, and move them around the canvas to arrange them in the layout that works best for your project. You can adjust their size, rotation and position to your liking, giving you maximum control over your creative process.

Recent changes:
Packing: Optimally/Vertical/Horizontal (optional packing on import)
Export references: separately (multiple in zip)
Export board as SVG (or selected only)
Better Nodes - More customization.
Added webp support.
Fixed order saving.
Added connections - connect references/nodes etc.
Drawing. (experimental)
Multiple bug fixes and improvements.
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Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
28
App size
66.3 MB
Needs Android
7.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by RefCanvas - Reference Board

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.3
Launched
March 2023
  • Aug 30, 2026Installs50,000+ installs
  • Jan 31, 2026UpdateVersion 1.3
  • Dec 22, 2023Installs10,000+ installs
  • Sep 1, 2023Installs5,000+ installs
  • May 19, 2023Installs1,000+ installs
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
1.6 thousand
Per day
52
30-day average
Play install range
50+ thousand
Launched
March 2023

Installs over time

RefCanvas - Reference Board has been installed 52 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 52 installs per day.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About RefCanvas - Reference Board

RefCanvas - Reference Board is an art & design app developed by Endvoid.

Install Statistics

RefCanvas - Reference Board has been installed 52 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 1.6 thousand times.

User Ratings

RefCanvas - Reference Board is rated 3.95 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 260 ratings.

App Information

RefCanvas - Reference Board is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 66.26 MB. The latest version available is 1.3. The last update was on January 31, 2026.

Technical Requirements

RefCanvas - Reference Board requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2023.

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Frequently asked questions about RefCanvas - Reference Board

Is RefCanvas - Reference Board free?

Yes. RefCanvas - Reference Board is free on Google Play.

Is RefCanvas - Reference Board still available?

Yes. RefCanvas - Reference Board is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on January 31, 2026.

Does RefCanvas - Reference Board contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list RefCanvas - Reference Board as containing ads.

What Android version does RefCanvas - Reference Board require?

RefCanvas - Reference Board runs on Android 7.0 and higher.

How large is RefCanvas - Reference Board?

RefCanvas - Reference Board is 66.26 MB.

Is RefCanvas - Reference Board suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of RefCanvas - Reference Board as suitable for everyone.

How many times has RefCanvas - Reference Board been installed?

Google Play lists 50,000+ installs for RefCanvas - Reference Board.

How do people rate RefCanvas - Reference Board?

RefCanvas - Reference Board scores 3.95 out of 5 stars, from 255 ratings on Google Play.

Who made RefCanvas - Reference Board?

RefCanvas - Reference Board was developed by Endvoid. It is listed in the art & design category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to RefCanvas - Reference Board?

People looking at RefCanvas - Reference Board also look at these art & design apps: Grid App for Artists, Drawing Grid For The Artist, Drawing Grid, Flip Animation: 2D Draw a Clip, Draw Pixel Art.

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