# Face Model vs JustSketchMe

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Model | JustSketchMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-model-3d-head-reference/id1277602139/reviews) | **[3.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justsketchme/id1543663234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomi Nevalainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271805172) | [JustSketchMe (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543663476) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Model

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

**Currently charting:** #87 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


### JustSketchMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justsketchme/id1543663234)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $48.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎨 Excellent tool for pose references and anatomy practice
- 🖐️ Free individual finger/joint movement control
- 💪 Helpful for artists struggling with poses and full-body drawings
- ⚡ Smooth performance and sleek UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive pricing ($100-$200 one-time, $12-18/month subscription)
- 🔒 Most useful features locked behind paywall
- 💾 Cannot save poses without premium subscription
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and session resets
- ⏸️ Significant lag when moving body parts

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*