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Reference vs DoColorAnalysis

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Reference compared with DoColorAnalysis
DetailReference logo ReferenceDoColorAnalysis logo DoColorAnalysis
What it doesPrivate visual moodboard app for collecting and organizing creative references Not given
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$5.99 USD one-time purchase for all platforms (iPhone, iPad, Mac). Includes Reference Pro with unlimited boards and items. Family Sharing supported. Existing Free users can unlock Pro for the same $5.99 price. Not given
Key features
  • Infinite spatial canvas with zoomable, reorganizable boards
  • OCR text recognition for searchable text in images
  • Automatic tag generation and organization
  • Visual similarity search to find related images
  • Mixed media support (images, video, YouTube, GIFs, sticky notes)
  • Web publishing and public board sharing
  • Apple Pencil support for annotations on iPad
  • Safari and Chrome browser extensions for web import
  • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • AI client integration via MCP for Mac
  • Free 12-question color analysis test
  • Makeup shade recommendations
  • Hair color recommendations
  • Virtual try-ons on your own photo
  • AI portrait generation in your colors
  • AI stylist for occasion-based outfits
  • Automatic refund if analysis fails
What makes it different
  • Private and personal - data is not tracked, sold, or locked behind paywalls
  • One-time $5.99 purchase with no subscription required
  • Unified cross-platform experience with one purchase covering all devices
  • Native Apple integration with Pencil support and seamless iCloud syncing
  • Understands visual details through OCR, color search, and automatic organization
  • Fast results in about one minute
  • Works for all skin tones, men and women
  • Includes confidence level and runner-up season for transparency
  • Photos deleted after 30 days, never used for AI training
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)190
Referring domains (Majestic)200

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