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 download · Pro features via in-app purchase · iOS 17 or later

RefTake's home screen on an iPhone, floating in front of blurred studio lights

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