# Magic Poser vs Face Model

The clearest difference is price: Magic Poser at Free against Face Model's $3.99. Magic Poser also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). Face Model's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (50% vs 32%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Magic Poser is free to download; Face Model costs $3.99 up front. Magic Poser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Face Model asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Poser holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Poser has 13K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Magic Poser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Face Model's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic Poser ships an update every 3 weeks, Face Model every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Poser | Face Model |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-poser-art-pose-tool/id1141755970/reviews)** | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-model-3d-head-reference/id1277602139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #170 | **#54** |
| Size | 229 MB | 401 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wombat Studio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141755969) | [Tomi Nevalainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271805172) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Poser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-poser-art-pose-tool/id1141755970)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #185 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app provides a 3D character posing tool for artists, allowing them to create custom scenes with realistic anatomy, lighting, and props. It offers intuitive drag-and-pose controls and extensive libraries for detailed artwork creation.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drag-and-pose controls, Realistic 3D character models, Advanced physics engine for posing, Customizable lighting effects, Extensive library of characters, poses, and props, Export in 2D (PNG) and 3D (OBJ) formats, Create unlimited characters and props in scenes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Master Version (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Medieval weapons pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old-style guns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  325 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic Poser Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  550 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  2500 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for drawing references
- 👍 Good variety of models and props
- 👍 Smooth posing and manipulation
- 👍 Useful for writing and art projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free female model
- 🐛 Buggy joint and camera controls
- 🐛 Difficulty selecting overlapping objects
- 🔋 Frustrating update that removed free features

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible models and hairstyles
- Unrealistic foot and joint movements
- Inability to access old saved scenes
- Frequent crashes and loading issues

**Requested features**

- More body type and weight options
- Ability to morph and customize models
- Addition of facial expressions and animations
- More diverse hair and accessory options
- Grouping and layering of objects


### Face Model

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-model-3d-head-reference/id1277602139)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app provides a 3D head posing tool with extensive morphing capabilities for realistic human and creature models. It includes a vast library of facial references categorized by ethnicity and offers tools for camera control, lighting, and saving custom poses.

**Highlights:** Fully morphable 3D head models, Realistic male, female, and skull models, Extensive human face reference library, Pre-made creatures and facial expressions, Free camera panning and rotation, Save and load custom poses, Split view editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Poser free?

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

### Is Face Model free?

Face Model costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Poser or Face Model?

Magic Poser is rated higher. Magic Poser averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Face Model averages 3.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do Magic Poser or Face Model have ads?

Neither Magic Poser nor Face Model shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Poser or Face Model?

Magic Poser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Face Model every 17 months. Most recently, Magic Poser was updated on September 26, 2026 and Face Model on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Magic Poser or Face Model?

Magic Poser currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and Face Model at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*