Comparison

Art Model vs Face Model

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

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About

Art Model

Easily pose and morph unlimited human models with intuitive drag-and-drop controls. Create unique characters with a powerful morphing system and enhance scenes with props and background images. Ideal for artists and designers.

Highlights
  • Pose unlimited human models
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop posing
  • Powerful morphing system for unique characters
  • Add props and background images
  • Split view editing for dual angles
  • Realistic male and female models
  • Wooden mannequin reference
Features
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Create stunning pose references in seconds. Just tap a control point and drag — no complicated joint rotations, no learning curve. Perfect for figure drawing, character design, illustration, comics, manga, animation, and storyboarding. From quick gesture studies to detailed anatomy work, Art Model gives you unlimited creative freedom. Pose realistic male and female 3D models, classic wooden mannequins, and shape them into any body type you can imagine. ◆ EFFORTLESS POSING Tap a hand, foot, or head and drag it exactly where you want it. Our advanced inverse kinematics system handles the joints automatically, so you can focus on the pose — not the mechanics. Includes preset full-body poses and hand poses to get you started fast. ◆ UNLIMITED BODY TYPES A full morphing system lets you transform any model: child to adult, skinny to muscular, fat, pregnant, or even fantastical creatures. Individual morphs fine-tune specific parts like arms, legs, chest, and more. ◆ EXPRESSIVE FACES Bring characters to life with facial expression morphs. Adjust happiness, anger, surprise, sadness and more to give your figures real personality. ◆ BUILD FULL SCENES Add unlimited models to a single scene and pose them together. Enrich your composition with props: chairs, tables, vehicles, weapons, trees, and geometric shapes. Props can be attached to your model's hands and follow movement naturally. ◆ CLOTHING & STYLING Mix and match outfits, hats, and helmets for both male and female models to design characters for any scenario — from fantasy heroes to everyday people. ◆ SPLIT VIEW EDITING View your model from two camera angles at the same time. Adjust poses with precision without constantly rotating the scene — a huge time-saver for complex compositions. ◆ REFERENCE IMAGES Import background images to stage your scenes in real or imagined environments. Ideal for matching perspectives, blocking compositions, or planning illustrations. ◆ ADVANCED LIGHTING Sculpt mood and form with flexible lighting controls — perfect for dramatic reference shots or anatomy studies. FEATURES AT A GLANCE - Realistic male and female 3D models + wooden mannequin - Fast drag-to-pose with inverse kinematics - Full-body and individual body-part morphs - Facial expression morphs - Unlimited models per scene - Clothing, hats, and helmets - Props: vehicles, furniture, weapons, shapes - Props attach to hands and follow movement - Split view dual-camera editing - Background image import - Advanced lighting controls - Preset poses and hand poses - Basic hair options - Save and load poses and morphs - Intuitive touch controls: pinch to zoom, drag to rotate and pan Whether you're a professional illustrator, concept artist, comic creator, manga artist, animator, sculptor, fitness instructor, or just learning to draw — Art Model is built to make your creative process faster, easier, and more enjoyable. Download Art Model today and pose without limits. Works on iPhone. Best experienced on iPad.

About

Face Model

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
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The 3D head reference built for artists, not engineers. Shape any face with hundreds of morphs, study a real anatomical skull, and browse hundreds of categorized face photos — all in one app on your iPad. Perfect for portrait artists, manga creators, character designers, animators, comic illustrators, concept artists, and anatomy students. ◆ FULLY CUSTOMIZE 3D HEADS Customize every detail with hundreds of morphs. Adjust head shape, eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and cheeks to create any face you can imagine — from realistic portraits to stylized anime characters. ◆ TRANSFORM HEADS INTO CREATURES Turn a realistic human head into aliens, vampires, zombies, demons, goblins, or animal hybrids with 20 ready-made creature presets. Built for character designers, concept artists, and storytellers. ◆ EXPRESSIVE FACES 17 facial expression morphs bring your characters to life — happiness, anger, surprise, sadness, fear, and more. Mix and match to create unique emotions for illustrations, animation frames, and storyboards. ◆ INTERACTIVE 3D SKULL Study anatomy with a fully interactive 3D skull. Rotate, zoom, and even open and close the jaw to understand the structure beneath the skin — an essential reference for serious portrait artists and anatomy students. ◆ MANGA HEAD MODE Create expressive manga-style characters with a dedicated stylized head mode — designed for manga, anime, and comic creators. ◆ HUMAN FACE REFERENCE LIBRARY Hundreds of high-quality face photos, categorized by ethnicity: Asian, Black, White, Hispanic, South Asian, and MENA (Middle East and North Africa). Build more inclusive and accurate artwork with diverse, authentic references. ◆ SINGLE & MULTI-VIEW PHOTOS Two reference types: single-view photos for head-on study, and multi-view images showing front, side, and three-quarter angles — perfect for understanding face structure from every direction. ◆ SPLIT VIEW EDITING See your model from two camera angles at the same time. Adjust features and expressions with precision, without constantly rotating the scene. ◆ FLEXIBLE LIGHTING Control lighting angle and intensity to shape mood and form — ideal for dramatic portrait references or anatomy studies. ◆ WORKS IN ANY ORIENTATION Use the app vertically or horizontally on iPad — perfect alongside your drawing tablet or sketchbook setup. EVERYTHING YOU GET - Realistic 3D male and female head models - Manga-style head mode - Interactive 3D skull with movable jaw - Hundreds of customizable morphs - 20 pre-made creature presets - 17 facial expression morphs - Face reference library sorted by ethnicity - Single-view and multi-view photo references - Split view dual-camera editing - Freely rotate head and eyes - Save and load custom poses - Capture and save screenshots - Adjustable lighting angle and intensity - Pan, zoom, and rotate with touch controls - Works in portrait and landscape on iPad Whether you're a portrait artist, illustrator, character designer, animator, comic or manga creator, concept artist, or anatomy student — Face Model is built to make your creative process faster, more accurate, and more inspired. Volume discounts available for schools and educational institutions. Download Face Model and bring every face to life. Works on iPhone. Best experienced on iPad.

Screenshots

Art Model4 screens
Face Model4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Face Model at $3.99 against Art Model's $4.99. On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Art Model costs $4.99 and Face Model $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for Art Model against 3.3 for Face Model. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 23 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Art Model versus Face Model: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArt ModelFace Model
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.2 (56 ratings)3.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#86#53 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB401 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTomi NevalainenTomi Nevalainen

Customer experience

Art Model

All ratings56 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral25.0%
Negative32.1%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral22.1%
Negative26.9%

Face Model

All ratings23 ratings
Positive47.8%
Neutral21.7%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Art Model

No in-app purchases

None

Face Model

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Art Model free?
Art Model costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Face Model free?
Face Model costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Art Model or Face Model?
Face Model is rated higher. Art Model averages 3.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Face Model averages 3.3 from 23 ratings.
Do Art Model or Face Model have ads?
Neither Art Model nor Face Model shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Art Model or Face Model?
Art Model ships an update every 17 months, and Face Model every 17 months. Most recently, Art Model was updated on September 26, 2026 and Face Model on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Art Model or Face Model?
Art Model currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Face Model at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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