# Face Model vs MagiScan

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 (every 11 days 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.

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.

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 73% of MagiScan's.

Face Model ships an update every 17 months, MagiScan every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Model | MagiScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-model-3d-head-reference/id1277602139/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiscan-ai-3d-scanner-app/id1617601717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | #135 |
| Size | 401 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomi Nevalainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271805172) | [Magiscan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719870866) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Model

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

**Currently charting:** #91 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


### MagiScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiscan-ai-3d-scanner-app/id1617601717)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #157 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Premium | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| One Month Premium | $13.49 | per month |
| One Month Premium | $13.49 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $78.90 | per year |
| Grateful Gesture | $1.00 | one-time |
| Get a 10-Pack of Scans | $2.49 | one-time |
| Get a 40-Pack of Scans | $7.19 | one-time |
| Get a 100-Pack of Scans | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get a 250-Pack of Scans | $39.99 | one-time |
| Get a 1000-Pack of Scans | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $209.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Impressive scanning capabilities
- ⭐ High-quality 3D models
- 💻 Works well on iPhone
- 🎨 Detailed texture mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long processing times for free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free scans
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or errors
- 🔍 Struggles with reflective/transparent objects

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 every 11 days. Most recently, Face Model was updated on October 24, 2026 and MagiScan on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Face Model or MagiScan?

Face Model currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and MagiScan at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*