Comparison

Manikin vs Easy Pose

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Manikin

This app provides a 3D posing tool for artists, offering a collection of models and tools to help with drawing anatomically correct figures. It allows for quick scene creation, storyboard generation, and comic book illustration framing, with intuitive posing and adjustable camera and lighting.

Highlights
  • 3D model posing
  • Anatomy reference
  • Intuitive controls
  • Adjustable camera and lighting
  • Character animations
  • Cutout screenshots
Features
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Sketch fast with MANIKIN a 3D posing tool containing a collection of models and tools aimed to help professional artists and amateurs alike in drawing anatomically correct figures with respect to light & perspective. Create scenes with multiple characters or manipulate simple 3D shapes to quickly visualize the outlines of your sketches, generate storyboards with screenshots or frame your comic book illustrations and mangas. ARTISTS MANNEQUIN The mannequin was born out of the need for an interactive human anatomy reference to tackle problems like foreshortening, proportion and depth. We expand upon the wooden mannequin for figure drawing with various 3D models and tools to help you with shape recognition, shading, perspective and stance. POSE FAST Moving things in 3D often involves a lot of interaction for even the simplest of goals. This is why we wanted posing to be as intuitive and simple as possible with a bare minimum in menu diving and without losing complexity. A straightforward and intuitive design keeps all functionality close without drowning you in options. Our goal is to let you spend more time drawing and less time preparing. APPLY ANIMATIONS Even for the most hardened artists it’s not easy to imagine how the body moves. In MANIKIN all animations can be viewed in detail. Use them to get faster to your desired stance or as use them as a figure study for motion. CAMERA & LIGHT We also give full control over camera & light. Use 360 mode to work and use "point of view mode" to get the exact camera angle you had in mind. To ease your shading needs you have up to 4 fully adjustable lights at your disposal to create dynamic drop shadows and realistic depth. SCREENSHOTS FOR DIGITAL PAINTERS MANIKIN also features cutout screenshots so you can immediately use them in Photoshop, Coreldraw, Procreate, Paper or whatever digital drawing software you use. No more hassle with editing screenshots. FEATURES * View character animations in detail. * A straightforward and intuitive design. * Various tools and effects such as outline, cut-out, grid, ... * Dynamic light with up to 4 fully adjustable lights * Freelook camera * Screenshots without background. * Share your creations on any platform and much more …

About

Easy Pose

This app provides a 3D human body model for artists to practice drawing various poses. It offers intuitive controls, diverse body types, and the ability to create scenes with multiple figures. Artists can inspect poses from different angles and utilize features like mirroring and wire mode.

Highlights
  • Intuitive joint control
  • Comic-style models
  • Multi-model scenes
  • Pre-made poses
  • Adjustable lighting and shadows
  • Wireframe mode
  • PNG export
Features
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Easy Pose is a human body pose app for people who draw or is learning to draw. Have you ever wanted a personalized model to show various poses while drawing animation, illustration or sketching? Easy Pose was developed for these people. Various angles of different poses can be inspected. Now you do not have to draw with a wooden joint doll or figure as a model. Even yoga or exercise poses can be checked from various angles. 1. Sensitive Operation – Easy Pose allows control over the main joints in an amazingly smooth manner. It provides multiple functions previously unavailable in other pose apps such as a highlight on movable parts, initialization of joints and manipulation state, and finding a symmetrical pose with the mirroring function. Experience controls that are more convenient than with a mouse. 2. Comic Style Models – Previous pose apps had many realistic eight-head ratio men and women, making it unsuitable for animation, webtoon or game illustrations. Easy Pose is prepared with models with various body types. 3. Multi-Model Control – A scene can be made with a made with a maximum of 6 people at once! It is now possible to make a scene of a soccer player avoiding a tackle or a couple holding hands and dancing. 4. Tens of poses that have already been completed. Poses that are used often are already made. About 60 poses have been prepared and these poses will be regularly updated. 5. Other Characteristics - Sensitive light expression using direct and backlight settings - Able to observe various poses at various angles - Realistic shadows such as shadows of models being cast over other models - Able to change the angle of view (possible to use an exaggerated vanishing point such as a panorama) - Provides a wire mode that allows lines drawn over models - Able to download models without the background in a PNG clear background. - Automatic saving, making it safe whenever there is a device error. - Able to easily control hand movements. 6. Functions Provided in the Free Version - Model poses can be freely controlled. - Moods can be freely controlled by controlling the light angle. - Able to save the image in PNG. Use it when using Easy Pose with another program to draw! - A scene can be made by freely controlling the camera distance 7. Paid Version Upgrade Benefit - Completed poses can be saved and recalled. - A woman (normal), woman (small), man (small) is provided other than the original model. - Several models can be brought on screen at once. - There are no ads. - All “Completed Poses” can be used. ** Since the data is not saved to server, when you delete an app, the saved data is also deleted. ** when you delete Pro version and re-install it, click "purchase Pro version" in the app again to complete installation.

Screenshots

Manikin4 screens
Easy Pose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Manikin at 4.6 against Easy Pose's 4.0. Manikin also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 66%) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 1.1K). Easy Pose's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Manikin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Easy Pose sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manikin holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Manikin's written reviews are positive against 66% of Easy Pose's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manikin ships an update every 2 months, Easy Pose weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Manikin versus Easy Pose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManikinEasy Pose
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better4.0 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB722 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUNSH VOFPark Kiyoung

Customer experience

Manikin

All ratings4,412 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative15.9%

Easy Pose

All ratings1,067 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative21.3%

User reviews

Manikin

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Dramatically speeds up workflow
  • 👍 Smooth and speedy posing
  • 👍 Helped improve drawings
  • 👍 Useful for reference poses
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Camera controls feel unnatural
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Difficult to move and select objects
  • 🐛 Confusing UI with unclear buttons
  • 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive at times

Easy Pose

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for drawing references
  • 🤩 Great for anime/manga artists
  • 💯 Worth the pro version purchase
  • ⭐ Impressive customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/freezes on various devices
  • 💸 Lots of content locked behind paywall
  • 🤖 Stiff/unnatural-looking poses
  • 🧍‍♀️ Limited body type/size options
  • 😒 Ads can be frustrating

Bugs and requests

Manikin

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unlocked items disappearing
  • Horizontal camera toggle not working
  • Pose resets when using certain features
  • Inability to move multiple models independently

Requested features

9 requests
  • Digitigrade leg toggle
  • Ability to scale and customize body parts
  • Add animal models (e.g. cats, dogs)
  • Ability to import custom 3D models
  • Perspective slider for camera view
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  • Posable fingers and toes
  • Mobility equipment like wheelchairs
  • Animation and video creation tools
  • More free models and animations

Easy Pose

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to restore pro purchases
  • Landscape mode crashes/freezes
  • Purchased content not unlocking properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add facial expressions and emotions
  • Implement body/height sliders
  • Include more diverse character models
  • Add animal models and fantasy creatures
  • Provide more free clothing/prop options
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  • Allow custom model/prop uploads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Manikin

One-time1
  • Manikin - full$9.99
11 purchases

Easy Pose

One-time11
  • Fantasy Pack$2.99
  • Modern Weapon Pack$2.99
  • Horse Pack.$2.99
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  • Easy Poser Dragon Pack$2.99
  • Armor Pack$2.99
  • Musical Instrument Pack$2.99
  • Car Pack$2.99
  • Asian weapons pack$2.99
  • Dino Pack1$2.99
  • Easy Poser Pro$4.99
  • DLC Set Pack$12.99

Questions

Is Manikin free?
Manikin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy Pose free?
Easy Pose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manikin or Easy Pose?
Manikin is rated higher. Manikin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Easy Pose averages 4.0 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Manikin or Easy Pose have ads?
Neither Manikin nor Easy Pose shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manikin or Easy Pose?
Manikin ships an update every 2 months, and Easy Pose weekly. Most recently, Manikin was updated on September 25, 2026 and Easy Pose on September 26, 2026.

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