GhostRef Live

Draw while looking at the reference, not the app-switching button. GhostRef keeps your reference image floating over the drawing app you already use. It stays visible at all times, and you draw underneath it without it interfering with your strokes. WHAT IT SOLVES Studying poses, anatomy, or color on a mobile device often involves a lot of back-and-forth: opening the reference, memorizing a detail, switching to the drawing app, making a mistake, and switching back. Split-screen mode doesn't help much, as it takes up half the space exactly where you need to draw. GhostRef places the reference as a semi-transparent overlay—sized however you like—without taking up any of your drawing space. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose an image from your gallery 2. Tap "Start Overlay" 3. Adjust position, size, rotation, and opacity 4. Lock the reference and draw When locked, the reference remains visible but stops responding to touch. Your strokes go straight through to the app underneath, whether using an S-Pen or your finger. FEATURES • Works with the drawing app you already use • Click-Through Mode: lock the reference and draw freely underneath • Two-finger gestures to drag, rotate, and zoom • Adjustable opacity so the reference doesn't compete with your strokes • Retractable side tab: switch between adjusting and locking without leaving your drawing • Anti-recording mode: the reference disappears from screenshots and screen recordings WHO IT'S FOR Pose and anatomy studies, gesture drawing, color studies, calligraphy, tracing sketches, and fan art. If you draw on a phone or tablet—using a stylus or your finger—GhostRef sits between you and the reference without getting in the way. YOUR IMAGES STAY WITH YOU No accounts, no logins, no servers. Images are read directly from your device and are never sent anywhere else. PERMISSIONS The "Display over other apps" permission is what makes the app possible: it allows the reference image to be drawn over your drawing app. While the overlay is active, a persistent notification lets you switch modes or close the app at any time. GHOSTREF PRO The free version supports one reference at a time. Pro unlocks multiple references in a single session. One-time, lifetime payment. No subscriptions, no monthly fees.