# ArtPose

> Male figure posing app for artists to create dynamic poses. (iPhone/iPad app by shawn ogle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artpose/id836464625 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [shawn ogle](https://appshunter.io/developer/659752783)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 55 App Store ratings · 157 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 224 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artpose/id836464625/reviews.md

## What is ArtPose?

ArtPose is a fun and artistic app for posing the male figure.  Create fast and dynamic poses in minutes.  Quickly flesh out an ideal pose, then take a screen shot to use in your favorite art apps. 240 preset starter poses make getting started a snap.  ArtPose is about keeping you in the moment of creation.

ImagineFX Magazine rated ArtPose a 4/5 and Said it was "a must-have for iPad artists".

Getting started video available:
http://youtu.be/NGuF4rfqt5k

Features:

- Body shape slider from skinny to muscular male models for great poses.
- Muscle structure model(black and white and color)
- Three hair styles help with visualization.
- Image Based Lighting (IBL) for stunning visuals.
- Five new perspective save slots
- Perspective slider for changing the Field of view from 15º to 115º
- Move lights to get the shadows just right.
- Preset hand and full body poses to help kick start your creative juices.
-"New" Pose browser with 240 preset poses.
-"New" Mirror Pose now doubles the preset poses by letting you mirror any pose.
-"New"Mirror Limb lets you set one arm or legs position and mirror it to the other side.
-Simple but powerful User Interface (UI) to help you get the pose you want.
-Save up to 20 poses between sessions 
-export and import poses through iTunes.
-Now with 10 levels of undo for joints and figure poses.

Tested with iOS 8+
iPhone 6s, iPhone 8, iPhone Xs and iPad Pro
and above. iOS 12 recommended

## Key features

- Adjustable body shape and muscle structure
- Preset and mirrored poses
- Customizable lighting and perspective
- Save and export poses
- Undo functionality

## What do users think of ArtPose?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for posing
- 💪 Realistic muscle anatomy that dynamically changes with poses
- 🎨 Excellent reference tool for artists and illustrators
- 📸 Ability to save and export posed figures as snapshots
- 💡 Diverse preset poses included with the app
- 🔄 Flexible camera controls and perspective adjustments
- ✨ High-quality 3D model with detailed anatomy
- ⚡ Responsive and smooth performance (mostly)
- 🎯 Great value for the price
- 👥 Both male and female model versions available

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unintuitive joint rotation controls requiring camera repositioning
- ❌ Very limited body shape diversity and customization options
- 😞 Only one face and limited hairstyle options
- 🚫 No inverse kinematics (IK) controls for efficient posing
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad Pro or split-screen multitasking
- 🎨 Outdated and bland user interface design
- ⚙️ Difficult to manipulate individual fingers and joints precisely
- 🖼️ Limited lighting options (not full 3-point lighting)
- 🔍 Model resolution could be higher with visible rough edges
- 🎭 No facial expression or emotion controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Joint controls move wrong body parts unpredictably
- Posing stutters and freezes on certain devices
- Muscle bulging unrealistically with excessive editing
- Save/load pose function not working
- iPad Pro 12.9" optimization issues
- Home bar blocking bottom UI buttons on newer iOS
- Lighting menu bug with secondary light in cartoon shading
- Music volume control issues on male version
- App doesn't support split-screen on iPad Pro
- App fails to load past intro screen on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Multiple body types (obese, stocky, elderly, children)
- Body part-specific adjustments (leg length, foot size, proportions)
- Inverse kinematics (IK) controls for arms and legs
- Individual finger and toe manipulation
- Facial expression and emotion controls
- Skeleton and simplified model views
- Multiple character models in one scene
- Props and accessories (weapons, furniture, clothing)
- OBJ file export capability
- PNG/high-resolution image export
- Split-screen multitasking support
- 3-point lighting system
- Child character model version
- Ability to save custom lighting setups
- Removable background (transparent or solid color)
- Grid removal option
- Creature and animal models
- Animation frame recording capability
- Adjustable age and body fat sliders
- Height adjustment slider

## Recent user reviews (10 of 157)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artpose/id836464625/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Limited body shapes

*2025-12-26, version 2.93*

Very limited body shapes wanted more diverse options it’d be nice to be able to adjust the body parts separately like longer legs or big feet but it has very limited adjustment

### 5/5 — でかい男描きたい人おすすめ

*2025-04-09*

割と筋肉デカめまで調整できるので、他のポーズ系のアプリだと想像力でカバーしないといけなくて大変だったけどこちらは簡単に見て描けるので気に入ってます。ポーズの操作は慣れるまで大変そうだけどテンプレートが結構あるのでそこから動かせば簡単に作れると思います。

### 5/5 — 女性在哪里切换

*2024-03-21*

建议出中文版本

### 2/5 — Obj export

*2023-09-27, version 2.93*

All the pose apps need obj export.

### 2/5 — Da gibt es weitaus bessere Apps

*2022-10-30*

Ich kann gar nicht verstehen, dass hier uneingeschränkt 4-5 Sterne vergeben werden. Mir gefällt die App überhaupt nicht. Vor allem total umständlich zu bedienen. Da sind andere viel weiter, wobei ich bisher keine perfekte App gefunden habe.

### 2/5 — 操作性以外はとても良い

*2022-10-04*

自分でポーズを作るのはかなり難易度が高いですね。
せっかく伸び縮みする筋肉がついているのに動かしてポーズを取らせようと思うと謎動作…
このモデルを他のアプリの操作性で扱えたら最高なのに
もったいないです

### 1/5 — Awful and limited

*2022-08-03, version 2.93*

This app is awful. I deleted the app within five minutes of downloading. I didn't realize this only had a male model not a female one. There are very limited preset poses and its hard to adjust the body.

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2022-06-23*

Wonderful app with a very small price tag! Love it!

### 5/5 — a great tool

*2022-04-08, version 2.5*

Been using this app on and off for the past few years. It's one of the best because it has pre posed figures that you can draw in any angle. Dont use many other features besides moving camera and changing pose. 10/10 the FE one is great too just for the difference in figures. Amazing job :)

### 3/5 — 希望能添加多人

*2022-03-28*

希望能添加多人

## Frequently asked questions about ArtPose

### What does ArtPose do?

ArtPose is an application designed to help artists create dynamic poses of the male figure. It allows users to quickly generate and refine poses, adjust body shapes and muscle structures, and customize lighting and perspective for their artwork.

### What are the key features of ArtPose?

Key features include a body shape slider from skinny to muscular, a muscle structure model, adjustable lighting, a perspective slider, and a library of preset poses. It also offers mirroring capabilities for poses and limbs, undo functionality, and the ability to save and export poses.

### How much does ArtPose cost?

Based on the provided information, ArtPose is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is ArtPose compatible with?

ArtPose is tested with iOS 8 and above, specifically mentioning compatibility with iPhone 6s, iPhone 8, iPhone Xs, and iPad Pro and above. iOS 12 is recommended for optimal performance.

### How can I use ArtPose in my art workflow?

You can use ArtPose to quickly generate ideal poses for your characters, then take a screenshot to import into your favorite art applications. The app helps you flesh out poses in minutes, keeping you in the moment of creation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.93 — 2022-06-11

New movement from pro version for moving the figure.
Added in hand objects from the pro version.
Moved icons in to better work with iOS gestures.
Fixed some minor issues.
Fixed issue with newer iPhones having a clipped interface.

### 2.5 — 2018-11-16

-mirror pose
-mirror limb
-export and import of pose files.
-Transparent support for .png images.
-wrist limits to fix rubber band effect on wrist twist.
-scale figure and move figure.
-new morph corrections to make figure pose more naturally.

### 1.6 — 2016-10-20

-3 new hair styles and 2 facial hair options (beard, mustache)
- Better accuracy when posing from behind the figure.
- internal bug fixes and changes to help with future updates.

### 1.5 — 2016-05-23

- added new lighting color controls
- Saves now included color light information
-Toon outline mode.
- Save out black and white masks for use as alpha masks

### 1.3 — 2016-02-02

-Added the new pose browser with 240 presets.
-Fixed a bug in the undo system and knee rotation.
-Fixed a bug in the pose browser.

## Apps similar to ArtPose

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ArtPose Female Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artpose-female-edition/id886697025) | 4.1 (55) | $2.99 | Reference |
| [ArtPose Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artpose-pro/id1322105540) | 3.4 (70) | $5.99 | Reference |

## More apps by shawn ogle

- [ArtPose Female Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artpose-female-edition/id886697025)
- [ArtPose Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artpose-pro/id1322105540)

All apps by shawn ogle: https://appshunter.io/developer/659752783

## Related topics

[artpose](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/artpose) · [male characters](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/male-characters) · [artpose female edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/artpose-female-edition) · [artpose pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/artpose-pro)

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