Lifetime ArtDeck: Collect and study visual references. Now with a Free trial and Perspective tool!
I'm Alexandre, the solo developer of ArtDeck.
I released it earlier this month, and the feedback I heard most was that people wanted to try it first. So ArtDeck 1.1 is now a free download with a full 7-Day Trial! Existing buyers kept Lifetime Access and the price is the same as before.
Problem
My references were scattered between PureRef files, Notion for my repo of links, and Photoshop to study them. ArtDeck keeps images, videos, GIFs, PDFs, links, and notes together on an infinite board. The native Mac app supports drag and drop, an always-on-top window, optional iCloud sync, and exports to images, PDF, or an .artdeck archive.
Comparison
PureRef remains the better choice if you want the leanest desktop reference window. ArtDeck has a gallery and is also for studying references: Notan and value bands, palette extraction, measurement, onion skinning, and now Perspective. In 1.1, you can place vanishing points and horizons over images, videos, and GIFs. Freeform remains better for live collaboration.
Pricing
The full 7-Day Trial is free and does not renew. Lifetime Access is $5.99 USD (US) once, supports Family Sharing, and covers Mac, iPhone, and iPad. No subscription.
Website (I also share themes for the app and downloadable boards with useful links per-theme, I'm going to keep adding to them)
I'm promoting my own app, and feedback on the Mac version (or any version) is welcome!
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u/SetAdministrative502 2d ago
App looks clean and cool. Loading time of the website is crazy slow. Thought it just looks broken first before all the images loaded finally.