Comparison

Face Model vs JustSketchMe

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

Head to head
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.

About

JustSketchMe

This app provides artists with tools to quickly create reference scenes for their artwork. It offers a variety of character models, props, and posing options to bring creative ideas to life.

Highlights
  • Posable character models
  • Intricate hand posing
  • Extreme perspective settings
  • Dynamic lighting
  • Hundreds of props
  • Pose library
  • Cloud saving
Features
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Simple enough for the aspiring artist; powerful enough for the veteran illustrator. JustSketchMe helps artists take their idea from concept to creation fast. Spend less time planning, and more time focusing on what matters most: making great art. With simple yet powerful tools; JustSketchMe helps you create any scene as a reference piece for your next artwork. Your imagination is the limit. Highlights: - Dozens of posable character models - Intricate hand posing - Set extreme perspectives - Dynamic lighting - Hundreds of props - A full pose library - Saving your work in the cloud “JustSketchMe combines a wealth of features with an interface that won't keep you hunting through menus—crucial when you're trying to stay in the creative groove.” - PC Mag “This pose reference tool is a gamechanger” - IGN Southeast Asia The subscription to JustSketchMe Pro gives you access to more powerful tools, props, and characters. Updated with new content regularly. Report a bug: https://justsketch.me/bugs Request a feature: https://justsketchme.nolt.io Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Face Model4 screens
JustSketchMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JustSketchMe at Free against Face Model's $3.99. JustSketchMe also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and rating (3.6 vs 3.3). Face Model's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On review sentiment, 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

JustSketchMe is free to download; Face Model costs $3.99 up front. JustSketchMe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Face Model asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JustSketchMe holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JustSketchMe has 168 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 53% of JustSketchMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Model ships an update every 17 months, JustSketchMe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Face Model versus JustSketchMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace ModelJustSketchMe
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (23 ratings)3.6 (168 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews52.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23168 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size401 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomi NevalainenJustSketchMe (Pty) Ltd

Customer experience

Face Model

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

JustSketchMe

All ratings168 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral15.1%
Negative32.1%

Bugs and requests

Face Model

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

JustSketchMe

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Blue highlight screen glitch when manipulating joints (makes app unusable until restart)
  • App crashes and resets work progress unexpectedly
  • Frequent freezing for 5+ seconds when moving body parts
  • License key not working on app despite working on website
  • Subscription purchases not granting access to premium features
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  • Restore purchases not functioning properly
  • License key error claiming too many users despite minimal usage
  • Female model appears by default and cannot be removed
  • Limbs stretch and distort when resized and bent
  • Thumbs have incorrect joint count (three instead of proper anatomy)
  • Hand cannot reach face when bent due to proportions
  • App requires website access, incompatible with parental restrictions
  • Scene erases after 15-20 minutes of use
  • Upgrade button not responding when clicked
  • Subscription not syncing between web and app versions

Requested features

18 requests
  • Lower pricing or tiered payment options ($3-25 range)
  • Free trial period before purchase commitment
  • Auto-save and pre-save functionality
  • Ability to save at least one pose for free
  • Pre-made pose library in free version
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  • Body morphing and customization (bust size, muscle definition, weight)
  • Realistic hairstyle options
  • Non-binary gender model options
  • Male and female character variants for special models
  • XYZ movement controls as optional alternative to rotation-only
  • Adjustable joint button sizes to reduce UI clutter
  • Confirmation prompt for clear stage button
  • Free basic props and weapons
  • Image import/upload feature in app
  • Better limb resizing without stretching distortion
  • Anatomically correct proportions
  • More diverse character models and environments
  • Ability to purchase specific features instead of full bundles

In-app purchases

None

Face Model

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

JustSketchMe

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$28.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$48.996 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$71.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is Face Model free?
Face Model costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JustSketchMe free?
JustSketchMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Face Model or JustSketchMe?
JustSketchMe is rated higher. Face Model averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while JustSketchMe averages 3.6 from 168 ratings.
Do Face Model or JustSketchMe have ads?
Neither Face Model nor JustSketchMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Face Model or JustSketchMe?
Face Model ships an update every 17 months, and JustSketchMe fortnightly. Most recently, Face Model was updated on October 14, 2026 and JustSketchMe on October 12, 2026.

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