Comparison

Head Model Studio vs Painter Values Check

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Head Model Studio

This app provides 3D reference models for artists to study and draw faces. It offers detailed control over lighting and rendering to help users understand facial planes and tones, aiding in portrait drawing practice.

Highlights
  • 25 detailed 3D head models
  • Full 3D model control (zoom, tilt, rotate)
  • Realistic environmental and studio lighting
  • Customizable rendering with edge outlines
  • Pre-made practice scenes
  • Study facial planes and geometry
Features
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Draw better portraits with Head Model Studio. Study faces in detail from simple planes to complex geometry. It is the best iOS / iPadOS application to learn and study faces in detail. Take your sketches to the next level. INSPIRED BY FAMOUS TECHNIQUES Inspired by master methodologies, Head Model Studio comes with 25 different models, including 2 free. From simple to more detailed models, progress easily by understanding the planes of the face. Expand your practice with 5 classical models. COMPLETE CONTROL You have complete control over the 3D models. Zoom, tilt, and rotate to study each part of the model at will. ENVIRONMENTAL & STUDIO LIGHTING Realistic environmental lighting based on HDR photos, recreate a sunrise, midday, or sunset illumination. Switch to Studio Lighting to create amazing lighting composition with multiple spotlights and different colors. Change the lighting to be at any angle or intensity. Perfect to study the planes of the head and understand tones. CUSTOMISABLE RENDERING The edge outline highlights the planes for easier practice. Turn it off once comfortable and practice in a more realistic setting. Modify the shininess for a different material rendering. PRE-MADE PRACTICE Want to learn to draw but unsure where or how to start? We’ve created a bunch of scenes to get you started. PRICING Head Model Studio offers a couple of free models. A premium access is required to access the rest of the models. Lifetime and Yearly (non-recurring) options are available. WE LOVE FEEDBACK I love coding and drawing, feel free to reach out, and tell me what feature you'd love to see in the app. Terms & Conditions: https://headmodelstudio.com/terms-conditions/

About

Painter Values Check

Analyze the lightness and darkness of colors in your artwork or images in real-time using your device's camera. It generates simplified versions to help you assess contrast and focal points, and allows exporting results.

Highlights
  • Real-time value checking via camera
  • Analyze imported images
  • Generate simplified value versions
  • Export result images
  • Histogram-based value categorization
Features
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Values are the colors' relative lightness or darkness. They define the contrast and variety in a painting and create a focal point. If you want your painting to work and pop the main shapes should have different values. Painter Values Check allows you to check values in realtime through your device camera and also analyze it or any other image imported from Photo Gallery. The app will generates 3 versions from your original image: the values version and two more simplified values images in order to check if your painting or image is working. Also, you'll be able to export any of the result images :) How does it work? Painter Values Check calculates the histogram of every captured frame and reorganize the values into "Dark", "Middle dark", "Middle light" and "Light" categories in order to help you to check the variations in your painting, drawing or picture. In order to work properly the app needs camera permission — Subscription details 1 year without ads — US$9.99 per year, renewing automatically. Prices may vary by region. Cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pineappslab.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Head Model Studio4 screens
Painter Values Check3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Head Model Studio at 77% against Painter Values Check's 0%. Head Model Studio also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Painter Values Check's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Head Model Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Painter Values Check asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Head Model Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Model Studio has 2.4K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Head Model Studio's written reviews are positive against 0% of Painter Values Check's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Head Model Studio ships an update monthly, Painter Values Check every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Head Model Studio versus Painter Values Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHead Model StudioPainter Values Check
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better3.1 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better37
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWes CastainDaniel Lao

Customer experience

Head Model Studio

All ratings2,416 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative14.2%

Painter Values Check

All ratings36 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Head Model Studio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sudden loss of model functionality after updates
  • Overheating issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add female Loomis head models
  • Expand customization options for paid users
  • Implement full-body reference models
  • Provide option for one-time lifetime purchase

Painter Values Check

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Head Model Studio

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Access$9.001 Month
  • 1 Year Access$16.001 Year
One-time2
  • 1 Year Access$23.00
  • Lifetime Access$50.00
None

Painter Values Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Head Model Studio free?
Head Model Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Painter Values Check free?
Painter Values Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Head Model Studio or Painter Values Check?
Head Model Studio is rated higher. Head Model Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Painter Values Check averages 3.1 from 37 ratings.
Do Head Model Studio or Painter Values Check have ads?
Painter Values Check shows ads; Head Model Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Head Model Studio or Painter Values Check?
Head Model Studio ships an update monthly, and Painter Values Check every 2 months. Most recently, Head Model Studio was updated on September 23, 2026 and Painter Values Check on September 7, 2026.

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