Face Model vs Nem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Nem
This app streamlines manga storyboarding with multi-page overviews, integrated script editing, and efficient text management. Seamlessly transition from script to visual layout and export your work in various formats for further editing.
- Multi-page overview
- Script editor integration
- Automatic text layer management
- PSD, PNG, PDF export
- Two-page spread editing
- Hierarchical scene/panel structure
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Nem-S: Dedicated Manga Storyboard App The ultimate manga storyboard tool with multi-page, script-editing, and PSD export. Nem-S is a dedicated software designed specifically for creating manga names (storyboards). Developed by an active manga artist based on real-world studio experience, this utility-focused tool eliminates the friction and lag in the storyboarding process. [Key Features of a Dedicated Storyboard Tool] All-Page Overview & Two-Page Spread Editing Manage all your pages seamlessly on a single screen without having to constantly switch tabs. Review the rhythm and flow of your story instantly without the stress of navigating back and forth. Supports multi-column grid adjustments as well as smooth page insertion, deletion, and reordering. Text Editing Features text layer management triggered by line breaks. The software automatically splits text into layers or separate pages based on where you break lines, making it highly efficient to adjust dialogue across multiple pages. Export Options (PSD / PNG / PDF) Exported images and text can be easily imported into drawing software like CLIP STUDIO PAINT, ensuring a smooth transition to the next step of production. Script Editor Manage dialogue and character names within a hierarchical scene/panel structure. Reflections made in the script can be applied directly to the storyboard, allowing you to seamlessly move between organizing your plot and drafting your art. [Recommended For] Creators using general note-taking apps or drawing tools for storyboarding who find the process inconvenient. Creators who want to adjust text while keeping an eye on the flow of the entire manuscript. Creators looking to manage everything from script to storyboard in a single workflow. Creators who use CLIP STUDIO PAINT or similar tools for final inking but prefer a dedicated tool for storyboarding. [Highlights] Multi-platform support lets you create anywhere. One-time purchase (No subscription required). Built by a manga artist, for everyone who creates manga. Nem-S eliminates the repetitive cycle of opening and closing pages during storyboarding, minimizes the effort needed for text adjustments, and provides a unified environment from scriptwriting to final export.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Face Model at 50% against Nem's 0%. Face Model also leads on price ($3.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). Nem's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Face Model costs $3.99 and Nem $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Face Model ships an update every 17 months, Nem weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Face Model | Nem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #87 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 401 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomi Nevalainen | E-WORKS JP |
Customer experience
Face Model
Nem
In-app purchases
Face Model
No in-app purchases
Nem
No in-app purchases









