Comparison

Art Model vs Charactool

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

Head to head
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

Charactool

Create and customize 3D body models with adjustable parameters for height, build, and proportions. Pose characters precisely with intuitive controls and choose from various shading styles, including realistic and cel-shaded options. Export models in multiple 3D formats for use in other creative software.

Highlights
  • Customizable body types and proportions
  • Intuitive joint controls for posing
  • Multiple shading styles (realistic, cel-shaded)
  • Anatomy shading for muscle detail
  • 3D export in GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ (Pro)
  • Designed for illustrators and concept artists
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CUSTOMIZE ANY BODY TYPE ∙ Go beyond cookie-cutter 3D models ∙ Adjust height, build, proportions, and dozens of body parameters ∙ Create any character from slim to muscular, tall to short, and everything in between POSE IT YOUR WAY ∙ Set up any pose with intuitive joint controls ∙ Rotate, adjust, and fine-tune every angle to match your scene ∙ No more awkward stock poses — create exactly what your art demands MULTIPLE SHADING STYLES ∙ Switch between realistic, cel-shaded, and 3D animation styles ∙ Use anatomy shading to see muscle lines and color-coded muscle groups ∙ Find the perfect look to match your art style and workflow EXPORT IN 3D FORMATS (Pro subscribers only) ∙ GLB, FBX, OBJ, and USDZ supported ∙ Use your models in Clip Studio, Blender, and other creative tools ∙ Take your customized 3D characters into any workflow BUILT FOR ARTISTS ∙ Designed by an artist, for artists ∙ Perfect for webtoons, manga, illustrations, and concept art ∙ Get accurate body references without relying on stereotypical 3D models Terms of Use: https://charactool.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://charactool.com/privacy

Screenshots

Art Model4 screens
Charactool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Charactool at Free against Art Model's $4.99. Charactool also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (89% vs 51%). Art Model's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

Charactool is free to download; Art Model costs $4.99 up front. Charactool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Art Model asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Charactool holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Art Model's written reviews are positive against 89% of Charactool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Art Model ships an update every 17 months, Charactool every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Art Model versus Charactool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArt ModelCharactool
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (56 ratings)4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#84 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB460 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTomi NevalainenUJULIN Co.

Customer experience

Art Model

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

Charactool

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

None

Art Model

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Charactool

Subscriptions4
  • Charactool Plus – Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Charactool Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Charactool Plus – Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Charactool Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Art Model free?
Art Model costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charactool free?
Charactool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Art Model or Charactool?
Charactool is rated higher. Art Model averages 3.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Charactool averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Art Model or Charactool have ads?
Neither Art Model nor Charactool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Art Model or Charactool?
Art Model ships an update every 17 months, and Charactool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Art Model was updated on October 20, 2026 and Charactool on October 20, 2026.

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