# Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy — A 3D facial Ecorche Bust

> 3D facial anatomy learning app for artists with layered models and customizable lighting. (iPhone/iPad app by Kirill Chikalin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecorche-portrait-anatomy/id1525333114 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kirill Chikalin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525333206)
- Category: Education, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 370 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Latin, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2020-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecorche-portrait-anatomy/id1525333114/reviews.md

## What is Ecorche?

Knowledge of anatomy is crucial for creating vivid and believable portraits. Ecorche is an anatomy learning app specifically for artists.

The app has an intuitive interface for easy navigation through 4 layers of facial anatomy:
• Skeletal — the foundation of the body, the bony landmarks help us track the muscles.
• Muscular — muscles give the body it’s basic shape.
• Fat — fat pads have a major effect on the shape of the face.
• Skin — skin is a layer with more subtle features for an artist to capture.

Skin, fat and muscular layers can be viewed in translucency ("X-Ray mode") to explore the layers relationships.

In the "Gypsum Mode", you can turn your model into a sculpture. 

You can also customize the three-point lighting to your taste and thus study shape, value and color.

In the free version, you can observe the skin layer in both default and "gypsum" modes, all other functions are available in the Pro version.

The "Lex" model is created by the talented artist Kent Trammell from CG Cookie.

## Key features

- 4 layers of facial anatomy
- X-Ray mode for translucency
- Gypsum mode for sculpture view
- Customizable three-point lighting
- Study shape, value, and color
- Lex model by Kent Trammell

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Welcome Offer | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecorche-portrait-anatomy/id1525333114/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks for the new updates

*2026-04-09*

Beautiful application and constantly improving. Thanks for the update. With Kind Regards!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I’m very happy to hear you’re enjoying the updates 🙂

### 3/5 — Слишком ограниченный функционал

*2026-02-03*

Модель вполне многообещающая, но как купить доступ к закрытым функциям? Мне приложение пишет, что покупка недоступна, а вот почему- непонятно)

**Developer response:** Спасибо за ваш отзыв! Проблему с покупкой удалось исправить — теперь всё должно работать корректно.

Желаю вам успехов в освоении анатомии! Пусть больше не будет никаких преград на пути к созданию качественных и выразительных портретов 🎨

### 4/5 — Please fix the split screen mode.

*2023-10-07*

Whenever I want to draw in procreate and see this ref side by side, your app “squishes” so to speak and the reference is not at its proper side. Please fix it, it will be hard to enjoy it without this issue being fixed. I paid for the pro version as well and would like to see it really being a “pro” app. Otherwise beautifully made, I’m hoping to see perhaps a female and child model sometime.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback and support! The split screen issue has since been fixed in newer versions of the app.  
I also really appreciate your suggestions about female and child models — requests like these help shape the future of the app 🙂

### 5/5 — Great app for drawing reference!

*2023-03-13*

I use this app as a drawing reference for skulls. Each area is labeled and can be colorized. Great app, this is better than most. I bought the full version and do not regret it. Available for apple and android so it’s awesome that I can have it on my galaxy phone AND my iPad. I don’t normally leave reviews but this deserves it. Only flaw - I’d love to be able to rotate the position of the skull with 2 fingers. I can rotate the angle of the skull, but the skull has to stay in the middle of the screen - I can’t use two fingers to put it in the top left corner or anything. An update for that would make this app absolutely perfect.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! Please update the app — now you can change position with two fingers.

### 4/5 — Cannot Upgrade

*2021-07-26*

Hello,
Love the app but I would like to have access to the upgrade features - I cannot press “Buy” currently.

**Developer response:** Thank you! Please update the app and try again :)

### 5/5 — Это просто офигенно!!)))

*2021-03-25*

Класс, просто класс
Художественно и наглядно(!)
Особенно 15 минутный доступ
Очень крутая идея 

Сделайте фигуру пожалуйста(!!!)))))

## Frequently asked questions about Ecorche

### What is Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy?

Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy is an educational application designed to help artists learn facial anatomy. It provides a 3D model with multiple layers, including skeletal, muscular, fat, and skin.

### What anatomy layers can I explore in Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy?

You can explore four distinct layers: skeletal, muscular, fat, and skin. These layers can be viewed individually or in translucency using the X-Ray mode to understand their relationships.

### Does Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy offer different viewing modes?

Yes, Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy features an 'X-Ray mode' to see through layers and a 'Gypsum Mode' that transforms the model into a sculpture, offering diverse study options.

### Can I customize the lighting in Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy?

Absolutely. The app allows you to customize the three-point lighting system to your preference, enabling detailed study of shape, value, and color on the anatomical model.

### What features are available in the free version of Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy?

The free version allows you to observe the skin layer in both default and gypsum modes. All other advanced functions, such as viewing deeper anatomical layers and X-Ray mode, are part of the Pro version.

### What is the 'Lex' model in Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy?

The 'Lex' model is a high-quality 3D anatomical bust created by the talented artist Kent Trammell from CG Cookie, providing a professional reference for artists.

### What devices is Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy compatible with?

Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy is compatible with Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible across various Apple platforms.

### Does Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy have ads?

Yes, Ecorche: Portrait Anatomy contains advertisements. These ads are present in the free version of the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.2 — 2026-05-26

— Quality and performance improvements

### 1.12.1 — 2026-05-26

— Улучшения качества и производительности

### 1.12.0 — 2026-05-20

— Quality and performance improvements

### 1.11.2 — 2026-04-30

— Quality and performance improvements

### 1.11.1 — 2026-04-09

— Улучшения качества и производительности

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