# JustSketchMe vs NinthScene

The clearest difference is device support: JustSketchMe at 3 against NinthScene's 1. JustSketchMe also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JustSketchMe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and NinthScene sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JustSketchMe ships an update fortnightly, NinthScene every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JustSketchMe | NinthScene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justsketchme/id1543663234/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **169** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 114 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JustSketchMe (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543663476) | [栋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888228791) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NinthScene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninthscene/id6794598300)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JustSketchMe free?

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

### Is NinthScene free?

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

### Do JustSketchMe or NinthScene have ads?

Neither JustSketchMe nor NinthScene shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JustSketchMe or NinthScene?

JustSketchMe ships an update fortnightly, and NinthScene every 3 weeks. Most recently, JustSketchMe was updated on November 7, 2026 and NinthScene on November 10, 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.*