Comparison

Manikin vs FlooPen

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

FlooPen

This app enables the use of Apple Pencil and finger touch input on Windows devices. It supports advanced Apple Pencil features like altitude and azimuth, with low-latency Bluetooth connectivity for a seamless drawing experience. Inputs remain offline for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Use Apple Pencil on Windows
  • Finger touch as pen/mouse input
  • Supports altitude and azimuth
  • Low-latency Bluetooth connection
  • Offline input for privacy
  • Firmware update guidance
Features
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Experience the Ultimate Drawing Freedom on Windows with FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle! Our unique FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle empowers you to use Apple Pencil or finger touches seamlessly with a variety of drawing apps on Windows. All Apple Pencil sensor data, including altitude and azimuth, seamlessly transfer to Windows without the need for any additional drivers on Windows 10/11. Simply plug in the dongle, connect with your preferred app, and start creating. Thanks to its low-latency Bluetooth connection, you won't even notice any lag. Plus, it supports finger touch as a pen or mouse input for your Windows device, with the option to simulate pen pressure using a second finger swipe. Unlike some network-based solutions, your inputs remain offline, ensuring the utmost privacy. If a firmware update is required for your FlooGoo FMA100 dongle, our app will guide you through the process effortlessly. It typically takes about 2 minutes and involves a few brief disconnections and reconnections. The OpenTablet driver can be used to seamlessly map the drawing area to a specified region on your desktop. Download the app and explore our user guide for comprehensive details.

Screenshots

Manikin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlooPen at none against Manikin's 1. FlooPen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Manikin's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. FlooPen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlooPen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manikin has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of FlooPen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manikin ships an update every 2 months, FlooPen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Manikin versus FlooPen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManikinFlooPen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUNSH VOFRADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTD

Customer experience

Manikin

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

FlooPen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 4 more
  • Posable fingers and toes
  • Mobility equipment like wheelchairs
  • Animation and video creation tools
  • More free models and animations

FlooPen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Manikin

One-time1
  • Manikin - full$9.99
None

FlooPen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manikin free?
Manikin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlooPen free?
FlooPen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manikin or FlooPen?
FlooPen is rated higher. Manikin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while FlooPen averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Manikin or FlooPen have ads?
Neither Manikin nor FlooPen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manikin or FlooPen?
Manikin ships an update every 2 months, and FlooPen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Manikin was updated on September 14, 2026 and FlooPen on September 19, 2026.

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