# HandModel — 3D reference by hand tracking > 3D hand model reference tool for artists with camera-based pose editing. (iPhone/iPad app by Kosuke Nishioka.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handmodel/id1551114365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kosuke Nishioka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311381476) - Category: Utilities, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.78/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 82 MB - Languages: English, Japanese - Released: 2021-02-10 - Data updated: 2026-07-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handmodel/id1551114365/reviews.md ## What is HandModel? This is a 3D model viewing tool that can be used as a reference for drawing hands. Poses can be edited by detecting hand with the camera. 4 lights are available. lnApp purchase: Remove ads and Unlock the function to record editing. This software includes the work that is distributed in the Apache license 2.0. ## Key features - 3D hand model reference - Camera-based hand tracking - Editable hand poses - Adjustable lighting - In-app purchase for ad removal and recording ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads, Unlock saveslots | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handmodel/id1551114365/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Useful, Mostly. *2025-12-17, version 1.1.1* It isn’t perfect but for people who actually know how to draw a hand it gets close enough. It does need an option to use the back camera, though. The compulsion to duck out of frame makes using this kind of unpleasant, and having no landscape mode is really disorienting as a serial landscape tablet user. It does what it says on the label, just missing some creature comforts. And the ability to swap hands. Nice to have: Swipe sensitivity. As it stands, I feel i have to swipe too many times to get the hand rotated just how I need. ### 4/5 — A great start *2025-08-21, version 1.1.1* Is the tracking perfect….no. Does the model look a little weird…yes. But the concept and usefulness is amazing. It’s a helpful tool to understand and get an idea of what the hand looks like at different angles. It’s better than trying to take photos of your own hand. Great work!! ### 2/5 — 使えるのは最初だけ *2025-07-28, version 1.1.1* 以前まで使わせて貰っていて久しぶりに開いたらカメラ機能が使えなくなって無能化。アプリを消し、再度ダウンロードしても使用不可。 ### 2/5 — Too simple *2025-07-05, version 1.1.1* This app is really good for very simple poses but trying to actually pose the hand in more than easy poses like rock, middle finger, scouts honor, etc..it lags and won’t pose even remotely close it won’t let you flip the camera either and even with lights on it doesn’t work very well do not suggest 💕 ### 3/5 — カメラが起動しなくなった *2024-11-11, version 1.1.0* 便利で以前からずっと使わせていただいているのですが、突然iPad版でカメラが起動しなくなり使えなくなってしまいました。内カメラ自体は壊れていないのでアプリ側の問題でしょうか…iPhoneでは問題なく動くので今はそちらを活用していますが少し不便になってしまいました。 ### 3/5 — Please make it switch left and right *2024-07-31, version 1.1.0* It’s good and seems very useful but seriously, why did nobody add a left and right when most people need to draw TWO HANDS?? ### 1/5 — When I do a closed fist it just makes the fingers stuck in each other *2024-05-29, version 1.1.0* And if I put a finger down it glitches out ### 4/5 — Wish this were on Android too *2024-04-30, version 1.1.0* It can be a little finicky trying to get the model to figure out the correct position, but it's great compared to taking pictures of my own hands at awkward angles! Just wish I could get this on Android as well! ### 3/5 — It’s alright, but the ad placement is obstructive *2024-04-18, version 1.1.0* I like the camera feature to scan my hand for easy convenient references, but after a while an ad pops up in the middle of my screen. I can’t pan the hand away and there’s no way to get rid of the bar. There’s not even a landscape mode or anything. ### 4/5 — Great app but Ad was in the way. *2024-02-14* This is a great app. I really enjoy the camera function. Makes modelling the hand easy and quick. Love that there is other models too like feet and different hand models But my only complaint I have is the ad placement. It’s right in the middle of the screen. I can still see the model a bit but it is annoying seeing the ad right in the centre of the screen. ## Frequently asked questions about HandModel ### What is this app used for? This app provides a 3D hand model that artists can use as a reference for drawing. It allows you to manipulate and edit hand poses using your device's camera for real-time tracking. ### How does the hand tracking work? The app utilizes your device's camera to detect your hand. This allows for dynamic editing of hand poses directly within the 3D model, making it a versatile reference tool. ### Are there any costs associated with this app? The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases can remove ads and unlock the functionality to record your editing sessions. ### What are the lighting options? The application provides four different lighting options. This feature helps users to better visualize the 3D model and understand how light interacts with the hand from various angles. ### Who would benefit from using this app? This app is ideal for artists, illustrators, animators, and anyone who needs to accurately depict hands in their work. It serves as a convenient and customizable reference tool. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2025-01-15 Changes to display the GDPR consent message in the EEA and UK Modifications in response to updates to privacy policy ### 1.1.0 — 2023-07-10 - Adjusted rotation speed. - Finger length can be changed. - Other small adjustments. ### 1.0.2 — 2021-02-25 bugfix Improved display in light editing mode ### 1.0.1 — 2021-02-14 1.0.1 bugfix add foot models ### 1.0 — 2021-02-11 No release notes. ## Apps similar to HandModel | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [EtcherLaser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etcherlaser/id1465876344) | 3.8 (4) | Free | Utilities | ## Related topics [hand reference](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hand-reference) · [hand tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hand-tracker) · [hand tracking](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hand-tracking) · [forth hand](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/forth-hand) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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