# Head Model Studio vs JustSketchMe

The clearest difference is rating: Head Model Studio at 4.6 against JustSketchMe's 3.6. Head Model Studio also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 53%) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 170). JustSketchMe's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Head Model Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and JustSketchMe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Head Model Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Model Studio has 2.5K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Head Model Studio's written reviews are positive against 53% of JustSketchMe's.

Head Model Studio ships an update monthly, JustSketchMe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Head Model Studio | JustSketchMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-model-studio-art-study/id1527028690/reviews)** | [3.6 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justsketchme/id1543663234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wes Castain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527028692) | [JustSketchMe (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543663476) |

## What reviewers say

### Head Model Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-model-studio-art-study/id1527028690)

Master portrait drawing with detailed 3D head models. Study facial planes and geometry with customizable lighting and rendering options. Perfect for artists looking to elevate their sketching skills.

**Highlights:** Detailed 3D head models, Plane and geometry study, Customizable lighting (environmental & studio), Adjustable rendering (edge outline, shininess), Pre-made practice scenes, Zoom, tilt, and rotate controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access | $9.00 | per month |
| 1 Year Access | $16.00 | per year |
| 1 Year Access | $23.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent reference tool for artists
- 🔍 Helpful for understanding head anatomy and planes
- 🔧 Customizable lighting and model features
- 💰 Reasonable subscription pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free trial to test premium content
- 🔧 Limited customization options for free users
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with lighting and model adjustments

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### JustSketchMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justsketchme/id1543663234)

This app provides artists with tools to quickly create reference scenes for their artwork. It offers a variety of character models, props, and posing options to bring creative ideas to life.

**Highlights:** Posable character models, Intricate hand posing, Extreme perspective settings, Dynamic lighting, Hundreds of props, Pose library, Cloud saving

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $48.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎨 Excellent tool for pose references and anatomy practice
- 🖐️ Free individual finger/joint movement control
- 💪 Helpful for artists struggling with poses and full-body drawings
- ⚡ Smooth performance and sleek UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive pricing ($100-$200 one-time, $12-18/month subscription)
- 🔒 Most useful features locked behind paywall
- 💾 Cannot save poses without premium subscription
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and session resets
- ⏸️ Significant lag when moving body parts

**Reported bugs**

- Blue highlight screen glitch when manipulating joints (makes app unusable until restart)
- App crashes and resets work progress unexpectedly
- Frequent freezing for 5+ seconds when moving body parts
- License key not working on app despite working on website
- Subscription purchases not granting access to premium features

**Requested features**

- Lower pricing or tiered payment options ($3-25 range)
- Free trial period before purchase commitment
- Auto-save and pre-save functionality
- Ability to save at least one pose for free
- Pre-made pose library in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Head Model Studio free?

Head Model Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JustSketchMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Head Model Studio or JustSketchMe?

Head Model Studio is rated higher. Head Model Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while JustSketchMe averages 3.6 from 170 ratings.

### Do Head Model Studio or JustSketchMe have ads?

Neither Head Model Studio nor JustSketchMe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Head Model Studio or JustSketchMe?

Head Model Studio ships an update monthly, and JustSketchMe fortnightly. Most recently, Head Model Studio was updated on October 30, 2026 and JustSketchMe on October 29, 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.*