# Manikin vs HandModel

The clearest difference is rating: Manikin at 4.6 against HandModel's 2.8. Manikin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 45%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Manikin holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manikin has 4.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Manikin's written reviews are positive against 45% of HandModel's.

Manikin ships an update every 2 months, HandModel every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manikin | HandModel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manikin/id1020666956/reviews)** | [2.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handmodel/id1551114365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNSH VOF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020666955) | [Kosuke Nishioka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311381476) |

## What reviewers say

### Manikin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manikin/id1020666956)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manikin - full | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### HandModel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handmodel/id1551114365)

A 3D hand model reference tool for artists. It uses your device's camera to detect and edit hand poses in real-time. Offers adjustable lighting for optimal viewing.

**Highlights:** 3D hand model reference, Camera-based hand tracking, Editable hand poses, Adjustable lighting, In-app purchase for ad removal and recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads, Unlock saveslots | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manikin free?

Manikin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HandModel free?

HandModel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Manikin or HandModel?

Manikin is rated higher. Manikin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while HandModel averages 2.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Manikin or HandModel have ads?

HandModel shows ads; Manikin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Manikin or HandModel?

Manikin ships an update every 2 months, and HandModel every 9 months. Most recently, Manikin was updated on September 14, 2026 and HandModel on July 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*