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title: "Handy Art Reference Tool - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: ""Thanks to this useful app, drawing realistic hands can become a whole lot easier" - ImagineFX  "Pencillers, inkers, and colorists should all give this a look!" - Tony Moore, co-creator of The Walking"
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# Handy Art Reference Tool — United States
> 3D Lit Reference for Artists!

![Handy Art Reference Tool App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/7e/a4/8a/7ea48a0e-806f-ee55-4075-7e64a90b3f5a/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-8-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Scott McKie](https://apptail.io/developer/scott-mckie-SFkc)
**Category:** Education
**Rating:** 4.8/5 (1,234 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.beliefengine.handyapp
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 5.1.1 (released 2025-11-05)
**Original Release:** 2011-11-11
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id478643661)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/handy-art-reference-tool-GMb/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/handy-art-reference-tool-GMb/united-states)

## Handy Art Reference Tool Description
"Thanks to this useful app, drawing realistic hands can become a whole lot easier" - ImagineFX

"Pencillers, inkers, and colorists should all give this a look!" - Tony Moore, co-creator of The Walking Dead

If you're an artist and ever wanted just quick and easy drawing reference for hands, heads, or even feet (IAP) without having to awkwardly pose your limbs in front of a mirror, this app is for you!

HANDY® is an artist's reference tool, consisting of several rotatable 3D limbs with a variety of poses useful for drawing. You can also customize and edit your own poses for hands, feet, and skulls.

Fully adjustable 3-point lighting means you can get easy lighting reference when using any of the 10+ included 3D head busts. Handy if you’re painting and need to know what shadows the head casts from a certain angle!

Also available is the Animal Skulls pack. With over 10 different animal species, it's great for anatomical reference or creature design inspiration.
[Foot rigs and Animal Skull pack require additional purchase]

NEW in Handy v5: Edit the materials of models! Selectively turn off their textures, adjust their specularity, or tint them a certain color.

Perfect for comic book artists, painters, or just casual sketchers!

Featured in ImagineFX's Top 10 Must-Have Apps!

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## Handy Art Reference Tool Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple114/v4/42/6c/fb/426cfb65-6fa1-8208-1365-ad2feb6fa254/pr_source.png/640x920.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple124/v4/85/93/b7/8593b7aa-1ffc-9716-50f4-cc38953878b8/pr_source.png/640x920.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple124/v4/a7/e5/ca/a7e5ca9a-31bd-327b-9cfb-ead58127c476/pr_source.png/640x920.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple114/v4/d0/bd/be/d0bdbe25-a49c-2736-e12e-6d8f6c39350f/pr_source.png/640x920.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple114/v4/c0/d1/4c/c0d14c87-fe2f-9aa4-26da-d0ff6efb8832/pr_source.png/640x920.png)

## Handy Art Reference Tool Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 1,097 (89%)
- 4 stars: 106 (9%)
- 3 stars: 13 (1%)
- 2 stars: 10 (1%)
- 1 stars: 8 (1%)

## Handy Art Reference Tool Reviews in United States

### ***** "It’s really very… handy!"
Love it! Use it often when sketching or painting.
-- Chazperanto, 2025-01-03

### ****- "It’s cool"
I like it
-- Tafari Mosi, 2024-10-23

### ***** "Great"
So worth $2 I would buy for more
-- The boom0, 2024-10-20

### ****- "Necessary tool for artists!!"
This app is an absolute dream for referencing, especially for artist like me who like to do dynamic hand gestures and interesting lighting. The only minor negative i’ve had is that sometimes the controls for moving around the objects can be finicky, especially if i’m trying to place multiple objects in one scene. However I do still think that this is definitely one of the best free tools for artists on the app store!!
-- sarahlynne_, 2024-08-04

### ***** "Wonderful app!"
I was introduced this app by my partner and have used it for just about every drawing since then. I haven’t seen anything even come close to the level of customization this app has, definitely my all time favorite reference tool!
My only complaint would be with posing, I had an issue today manipulating a skull on top of the mannequin head where I couldn’t anchor the skull down to be center aligned. This is really a small issue in the grand scheme of things and it definitely wont revoke any points from my rating though!
-- mercymuttt, 2024-07-27

### ****- "Holding hands"
This is my go to reference for hands. The only ask I have is for option for both hands in a pose.
-- LovinLibby, 2024-07-22

### ***** "Amazing!!"
Love it!! Helps tremendously!!
-- JudoChopDaMan, 2024-06-11

### ***** "Perfectly as advertised"
It’s a great tool. There’s a little bit of a learning curve (or maybe I’m just dumb, lol), but it’s even more useful than I imagined it would be when I heard about it.
-- Maddissocoollike, 2024-05-20

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## Handy Art Reference Tool In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Feet Models | $1.99 |
| Animal Skull Pack | $1.99 |

## Handy Art Reference Tool Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Canada | Education | #3 |
| Top Paid | Poland | Education | #5 |
| Top Paid | Singapore | Education | #6 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Education | #7 |
| Top Paid | Denmark | Education | #11 |
| Top Paid | Romania | Education | #12 |
| Top Paid | United States | Education | #12 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Education | #15 |
| Top Paid | Philippines | Education | #20 |
| Top Paid | Australia | Education | #26 |
| Top Paid | Colombia | Education | #27 |
| Top Paid | Nigeria | Education | #28 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Education | #32 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Education | #32 |
| Top Paid | Taiwan | Education | #33 |
| Top Paid | Japan | Education | #36 |
| Top Paid | Ecuador | Education | #37 |
| Top Paid | Romania | Overall | #38 |
| Top Paid | Belarus | Education | #38 |
| Top Paid | Vietnam | Education | #45 |
| Top Paid | Germany | Education | #46 |
| Top Paid | Sweden | Education | #48 |
| Top Paid | Dominican Republic | Education | #48 |
| Top Paid | France | Education | #50 |
| Top Paid | Poland | Overall | #51 |
| Top Paid | China | Education | #52 |
| Top Paid | Peru | Education | #52 |
| Top Paid | Singapore | Overall | #53 |
| Top Paid | Canada | Overall | #56 |
| Top Paid | Spain | Education | #61 |
| Top Paid | Thailand | Education | #62 |
| Top Paid | South Korea | Education | #67 |
| Top Paid | Chile | Education | #67 |
| Top Paid | Brazil | Education | #79 |
| Top Paid | Portugal | Education | #84 |
| Top Paid | Israel | Education | #88 |
| Top Paid | Czechia | Education | #89 |
| Top Paid | Türkiye | Education | #89 |
| Top Paid | Malaysia | Education | #92 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Overall | #94 |
| Top Paid | Ukraine | Education | #101 |
| Top Paid | Switzerland | Education | #101 |
| Top Paid | Kazakhstan | Education | #103 |
| Top Paid | Egypt | Education | #106 |
| Top Paid | Indonesia | Education | #107 |
| Top Paid | Japan | Overall | #107 |
| Top Paid | Hungary | Education | #113 |
| Top Paid | Mexico | Education | #114 |
| Top Paid | New Zealand | Education | #124 |
| Top Paid | United States | Overall | #127 |
| Top Paid | Russia | Education | #128 |
| Top Paid | Saudi Arabia | Education | #133 |
| Top Paid | Philippines | Overall | #135 |
| Top Paid | Hong Kong SAR China | Education | #136 |
| Top Paid | India | Education | #140 |
| Top Paid | South Africa | Education | #142 |
| Top Paid | Ireland | Education | #146 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Overall | #154 |
| Top Paid | Greece | Education | #159 |
| Top Paid | United Arab Emirates | Education | #159 |
| Top Paid | Denmark | Overall | #159 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Overall | #169 |
| Top Paid | Lebanon | Education | #173 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Education | #178 |
| Top Paid | Belgium | Education | #185 |
| Top Paid | Netherlands | Education | #186 |
| Top Paid | Kuwait | Education | #188 |
| Top Paid | Austria | Education | #201 |
| Top Paid | Sweden | Overall | #230 |
| Top Paid | Azerbaijan | Education | #230 |

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- handy art reference tool
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## Handy Art Reference Tool Available In
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/handy-art-reference-tool-GMb/japan)
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/handy-art-reference-tool-GMb/united-states)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/handy-art-reference-tool-GMb/china)
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