Comparison

Face Model vs Art Toolbox

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

Art Toolbox

This app helps artists of all levels improve their skills by mastering light, shadow, and form. It offers tools for simplifying complex subjects, ensuring accurate proportions, and composing visually engaging artwork.

Highlights
  • Master light and shadow
  • Simplify complex forms
  • Portrait simplification with grids
  • Proportions guide for lifelike portraits
  • Composition grids for balanced art
  • Tools for sketching and painting
Features
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Art Toolbox is the perfect companion for artists of all skill levels, designed to help you master the fundamentals and create more confident, compelling artwork. Key Features: Master Light and Shadow Train your eye to recognize subtle value shifts and improve the depth and realism in your work. Break Down Complex Forms Simplify your subject into bold, readable shapes with the shape simplification tool—perfect for learning structure and design. Portrait Simplification Made Easy Start with flat colors and use facial grids to build a strong, accurate base for portrait painting or drawing. Perfect Proportions, Every Time Draw lifelike portraits with the proportions guide—no more guesswork or awkward angles. Compose with Confidence Design stronger artwork using 6 classic composition grids to create balanced and visually engaging pieces. Whether you’re sketching, painting, or just learning, Art Toolbox helps you focus on what matters most: improving your art. Terms & Conditions: https://arttoolbox.app/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://arttoolbox.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Face Model4 screens
Art Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Art Toolbox at Free against Face Model's $3.99. Art Toolbox also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months). Face Model's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

Art Toolbox is free to download; Face Model costs $3.99 up front. Art Toolbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Face Model asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Art Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Face Model's written reviews are positive against 75% of Art Toolbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Model ships an update every 17 months, Art Toolbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Face Model versus Art Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace ModelArt Toolbox
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (23 ratings)4.2 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size401 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomi NevalainenWes Castain

Customer experience

Face Model

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

Art Toolbox

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Face Model

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Art Toolbox

Subscriptions2
  • Art Toolkit Premium$2.001 Month
  • Art Toolkit Premium$9.001 Year
One-time1
  • Art Toolkit Premium$19.00

Questions

Is Face Model free?
Face Model costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Art Toolbox free?
Art Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Face Model or Art Toolbox?
Art Toolbox is rated higher. Face Model averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Art Toolbox averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Face Model or Art Toolbox have ads?
Neither Face Model nor Art Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Face Model or Art Toolbox?
Face Model ships an update every 17 months, and Art Toolbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Face Model was updated on October 19, 2026 and Art Toolbox on October 9, 2026.

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