# Face Model vs Animal Posing

The clearest difference is price: Animal Posing at Free against Face Model's $3.99. Animal Posing also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months). Face Model's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Animal Posing is free to download; Face Model costs $3.99 up front. Animal Posing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Face Model asks for nothing beyond the download.

Animal Posing holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 21 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Face Model ships an update every 17 months, Animal Posing every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Model | Animal Posing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-model-3d-head-reference/id1277602139/reviews) | **[4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-posing/id1641530816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomi Nevalainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271805172) | [Akihisa Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561571185) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Model

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

**Currently charting:** #53 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


### Animal Posing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-posing/id1641530816)

Create custom animal poses and animations with a vast library of 3D models. Perfect for artists needing reference or anyone wanting to add animals to their creative projects. Export images and enhance them with filters and props.

**Highlights:** 140+ 3D animal models, Apply animations, Edit animal poses, Export images, Apply filters, Place props, Set as background/lighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customizing Poses | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Face Model free?

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

### Is Animal Posing free?

Animal Posing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Face Model or Animal Posing?

Animal Posing is rated higher. Face Model averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Animal Posing averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Face Model or Animal Posing have ads?

Neither Face Model nor Animal Posing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Face Model or Animal Posing?

Face Model ships an update every 17 months, and Animal Posing every 3 months. Most recently, Face Model was updated on September 23, 2026 and Animal Posing on September 3, 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.*