Head Model Studio vs ScalePrint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
ScalePrint
Easily print large-scale designs at exact physical sizes. This tool automatically tiles your image across multiple pages while preserving proportions. Adjust position and rotation for precise placement before printing.
- Exact print size in centimeters
- Automatic A4 page tiling
- Preserved image proportions
- Adjustable position and rotation
- Clear page grid preview
- Simple and focused interface
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As a tattoo artist, I print large-scale designs almost every day. I always wondered why such a simple task still required large desktop applications. There was no straightforward tool that made the process easy on an iPad. So I built ScalePrint for my own workflow. Choose an image, enter the desired height in centimeters, and ScalePrint automatically places it across multiple A4 pages while preserving the correct proportions. You can move and rotate the design before printing, so it sits exactly where you need it. I wanted the app to be as simple as possible: no complicated menus, no unnecessary settings, and no previous printing or design experience required. ScalePrint is useful for: • Tattoo artists preparing full-size stencils • Designers and illustrators • Posters, templates and reference drawings • Anyone who needs to print an image at an accurate physical size Main features: • Exact print size in centimeters • Automatic A4 page tiling • Preserved image proportions • Adjustable position and rotation • Clear page grid preview • Simple and focused interface ScalePrint started as a tool that solved a problem in my own daily work. I hope it makes your workflow easier too. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScalePrint at 100% against Head Model Studio's 76%. Head Model Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Head Model Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and ScalePrint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Head Model Studio | ScalePrint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.2 GB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wes Castain | Igors Kazmiruks |
Customer experience
Head Model Studio
ScalePrint
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
ScalePrint
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Head Model Studio
- 1 Month Access$9.001 Month
- 1 Year Access$16.001 Year
- 1 Year Access$23.00
- Lifetime Access$50.00
ScalePrint
- ScalePrint Monthly$0.991 Month
- ScalePrint Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
Questions
Is Head Model Studio free?
Is ScalePrint free?
Do Head Model Studio or ScalePrint have ads?
Which is updated more often, Head Model Studio or ScalePrint?
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