Reference Board
Let your inspiration ripple.
Collect inspiration, discover related visuals, and keep every moodboard in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac in one private, native experience.
Infinite canvas
Moodboards without limits.
Spread out and follow every idea. Reference gives you an infinite canvas on Mac, so you can collect inspiration freely, create multiple moodboards, and explore without ever feeling boxed in.
Powerful search
Find it instantly.
Search across your library by color, style, scene, and your own words. Reference helps you move from one great image to the next, then turn any set of results into a fresh board in seconds.
OCR search
Text, recognized.
Reference automatically reads the visible words inside your images, so even the smallest detail stays searchable. Find labels, titles, packaging, and fragments of text the moment you need them.
Automatic organization
Tags, done for you.
Descriptions, custom tags, colors, and visual cues are generated automatically as you save. Your library stays organized in the background, so finding the right reference feels effortless.
Mixed media
Bring everything together.
Add images, video, YouTube, quotes, and sticky notes to the same board. Reference lets every kind of inspiration live side by side in one calm, beautifully arranged space on Mac.
See how it plays across devices.
Each screen shows a different part of the moodboard flow, from finding a visual instantly to letting Reference understand, organize, and connect what you save.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Get quick answers about pricing, privacy, browser extensions, supported media, and how Reference works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Is Reference a subscription or a one-time purchase?
Reference is a one-time purchase and currently costs 4.99 dollars, depending on your App Store region. That single purchase gives you Reference across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Is Reference private?
Yes. We do not track you, lock you in, or sell your data. Your references stay private, we do not know how you use the app, and your inspiration syncs through iCloud across your own devices in the Apple ecosystem.
Does Reference come with a browser extension?
Yes. Reference includes a Safari extension today, and a Chrome extension is coming soon.
What can I add to a board?
You can add images, videos, YouTube videos, and GIFs, then use sticky notes for text so every idea, reference, and thought stays together in one place.
Can Reference download YouTube videos?
No. Reference can play YouTube videos inside your workflow, but it does not download them because of YouTube's terms and conditions.
What do the widgets do?
Widgets can surface random inspiration or bring a specific saved project back into view, so the right references stay close at hand.
Keep inspiration close.
Build moodboards, discover what connects, and let the right references stay within reach across your Apple devices.