# Face Model vs Fontself

The clearest difference is price: Face Model at $3.99 against Fontself's $19.99. Face Model also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Fontself's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months).

Face Model costs $3.99 and Fontself $19.99 up front. Fontself sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Face Model asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fontself holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fontself has 1.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Face Model's written reviews are positive against 78% of Fontself's.

Face Model ships an update every 17 months, Fontself fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Model | Fontself |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-model-3d-head-reference/id1277602139/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontself-make-your-own-fonts/id1512959192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomi Nevalainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271805172) | [Fontself](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435927552) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Model

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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


### Fontself

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontself-make-your-own-fonts/id1512959192)

Easily create your own custom vector fonts from your handwriting or drawings. Turn your alphabet into installable font files for use in various design software and on any computer. Enjoy a streamlined workflow with automated spacing and kerning.

**Highlights:** Draw handmade vector fonts, Export OpenType font files (.otf), Pressure-sensitive brushes, Automated spacing and kerning, Real-time preview, Customizable layout templates

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FUN Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Great drawing tools
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🆕 Frequent updates and new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid export feature
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited zoom and precision controls
- 🔍 Difficulty making corrections to glyphs
- 🔍 Inaccessible bottom characters (y, z)

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in issues with Apple ID
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when drawing

**Requested features**

- Import custom brushes and templates
- Add support for more languages and characters
- Implement color and gradient options for fonts
- Improve vector editing tools and precision
- Streamline workflow for creating font families


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Face Model free?

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

### Is Fontself free?

Fontself costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Face Model or Fontself?

Fontself is rated higher. Face Model averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Fontself averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Face Model or Fontself have ads?

Fontself shows ads; Face Model does not.

### Which is updated more often, Face Model or Fontself?

Face Model ships an update every 17 months, and Fontself fortnightly. Most recently, Face Model was updated on November 6, 2026 and Fontself on November 7, 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.*