Comparison

Face Model vs MagiScan

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

MagiScan

Transform real-world objects into 3D models using your smartphone camera. Export to various formats, integrate with NVIDIA Omniverse, or convert creations into Minecraft blocks. No special hardware needed.

Highlights
  • AI-driven 3D scanning
  • Multiple export formats (OBJ, STL, FBX, etc.)
  • NVIDIA Omniverse integration
  • Minecraft export mode
  • Room Plan with AR/LIDAR
  • Point Cloud 3D Scanning
Features
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MagiScan is an AI-driven 3D scanning app. It easily captures real-world objects and turns them into 3D models, with various format choices like OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, USDZ, GLB, GLTF, and more. Moreover, it can export these models to NVIDIA Omniverse and integrate them smoothly into Minecraft as block structures. With MagiScan, you don't need any specialized hardware or technical expertise. All you need is a smartphone camera and the app to get started. Whether you're an artist, designer, or engineer, MagiScan offers a fast and affordable way to create 3D models of real-life objects. As a new user, you'll get a few scans for free without having to subscribe. This is a great way to get familiar with the app and see the quality of 3D models that MagiScan produces. Once you've used up your free scans, you can subscribe for unlimited access to the app's features. Minecraft mode Discover the all-new MagiScan's Minecraft mode - your key to a revolutionary gaming experience! Scan real-world objects, effortlessly convert them into 3D models, and seamlessly export them into your Minecraft adventures! DISCLAIMER: MagiScan is an unofficial app for Minecraft, not endorsed by Mojang AB. Mojang AB is not liable for MagiScan or its purchase. "Minecraft" name, brand, and assets belong to Mojang AB. MagiScan utilizes the term "Minecraft" as a secondary title, and the icon and screenshots are custom-designed, not from the official game assets. NVIDIA Omniverse support MagiScan has developed a plugin for NVIDIA Omniverse called MAGISCAN AI OMNIVERSE EXTENSION, which lets you combine MagiScan's capabilities with Omniverse. This plugin allows you to scan real-world objects with MagiScan and use the obtained data to create detailed 3D models in Omniverse. This unique partnership opens up new possibilities for creating unique and high-quality visual effects in various industries. Room Plan Room Plan in MagiScan is an innovative feature that utilizes AR and LIDAR technology for quickly creating 3D schematic floor plans with dimensions. It supports both metric and imperial units, making it a valuable tool for professionals and personal use. Compatible with NVIDIA Omniverse, it's available on LIDAR-equipped devices, starting from iPhone 12 Pro. Point Cloud With iOS device's LIDAR technology, users can now capture stunning 3D models like never before using Point Cloud 3D Scanning Mode in MagiScan. This mode opens up a world of possibilities, as it enables users to scan entire spaces and surroundings within a range of up to 5 meters, transforming reality into captivating 3D art. Enjoy an intuitive user experience with automatic and manual scanning options for precise control. Customize your scans by adjusting LIDAR points and point size to match your creative vision. The resulting scans feature vibrant colors from the device's camera, with real-time tracking for perfect captures. Premium subscribers get unlimited access during the beta phase, with lightning-fast on-device processing, secure cloud storage, preview and easy export in various formats like PLY, XYZ, PTS, and PCD. *** MagiScan PREMIUM *** MagiScan PREMIUM Subscription offers you 10 additional scans every day. As soon as you subscribe, you will receive your first 10 scans, which will accumulate and stay with you forever. Import photos from your device's gallery, drones, and professional cameras to capture incredibly detailed and precise images for your 3D models. Capture photos offline and import them later when you have a stable connection. Redefine reality with the Point Cloud Mode, available in PREMIUM. Choose a yearly subscription for even greater savings with a substantial discount. Get the best value for your money and enjoy a hassle-free scanning experience with MagiScan PREMIUM Subscription.

Screenshots

Face Model4 screens
MagiScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MagiScan at Free against Face Model's $3.99. MagiScan also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). Face Model's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ads, chart position 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

MagiScan is free to download; Face Model costs $3.99 up front. MagiScan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Face Model asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MagiScan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagiScan has 1.4K 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 74% of MagiScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Model ships an update every 17 months, MagiScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Face Model versus MagiScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace ModelMagiScan
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (23 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better#167
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size401 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomi NevalainenMagiscan Inc.

Customer experience

Face Model

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

MagiScan

All ratings1,413 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews555 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Face Model

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MagiScan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues (active subscription not recognized)
  • Crashes during scanning or processing
  • Inconsistent scan quality and missing details

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free scans per day
  • Faster processing for free users
  • Ability to export scans without subscription
  • Support for turntable scanning
  • Improved hole-filling and mesh optimization

In-app purchases

None

Face Model

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

MagiScan

Subscriptions4
  • One Week Premium$5.497 Days
  • One Month Premium$13.491 Month
  • One Month Premium1 Month trial$13.491 Month
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  • One Year Premium$78.901 Year
One-time7
  • Grateful Gesture$1.00
  • Get a 10-Pack of Scans$2.49
  • Get a 40-Pack of Scans$7.19
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  • Get a 100-Pack of Scans$19.99
  • Get a 250-Pack of Scans$39.99
  • Get a 1000-Pack of Scans$149.99
  • Lifetime Premium$209.99

Questions

Is Face Model free?
Face Model costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagiScan free?
MagiScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Face Model or MagiScan?
MagiScan is rated higher. Face Model averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while MagiScan averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Face Model or MagiScan have ads?
Neither Face Model nor MagiScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Face Model or MagiScan?
Face Model ships an update every 17 months, and MagiScan fortnightly. Most recently, Face Model was updated on September 23, 2026 and MagiScan on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Face Model or MagiScan?
Face Model currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and MagiScan at #167. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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