A faster reference workflow
for animators.

Record with your reference overlaid on the live camera, auto-split the recording into takes, then rate, tag, and export — all on one device.

Free: unlimited recording, review, and MOV/JPEG export · Pro pipeline exports via in-app purchase · iOS 17 or later

Built for animators, from capture to review

RefTake recording screen with the reference video overlaid on the live camera view

One device, start to finish

Import a template, play its audio, and record at the same time — no second phone, no laptop rig.

Take viewer with a filmstrip of takes along the bottom and a star rating, tags, and a note over the selected take

One recording, many takes

RefTake splits a single recording into separate takes automatically, so reviewing and picking the best one is fast.

A take card with a star rating, a character tag, and a note, in front of a list of takes

Rate and compare side by side

Star-rate takes from 1 to 5 and swipe between them. Your highest-rated take is always one tap away.

Favorites list showing shots with their template, reference, and take counts

Organized like a production

Projects, sequences, and shots — tag characters, add notes, favorite what matters, and search to find it fast.

Export sheet with MOV, JPEG, and PNG format options and a Save to Project Folder button

Exports that fit your pipeline

Export MOV files or JPEG/PNG image sequences with tags and notes attached, using filename formats you define.

Context menu on a project card with Export Project and Delete actions

Your footage stays yours

No accounts, no servers, no network connections — everything stays on your device, protected by iOS encryption and an optional Face ID lock. And it’s yours to take anywhere — a whole project exports as a single file.

Your best take is in there.
Find it faster.

Download for free