# Value Study vs Monocular 1

The clearest difference is price: Value Study at Free against Monocular 1's $0.99. Value Study also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 1). Monocular 1's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Value Study is free to download; Monocular 1 costs $0.99 up front. Value Study sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Monocular 1 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monocular 1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Value Study has 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Value Study's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monocular 1's.

Value Study ships an update every 2 weeks, Monocular 1 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Value Study | Monocular 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monocular-1/id6774169464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diem Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439019995) | [Joseph Schubert](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774169466) |

## What reviewers say

### Value Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127)

This app helps artists improve their drawing and painting skills by simplifying reference images into greyscale tones. It allows users to break down complex images into distinct value levels, making it easier to understand light, shadow, and form.

**Highlights:** Simplify images into greyscale tones, Adjustable number of value levels, Highlight areas of the same value, Focus on light, shadow, and form, Enhance traditional art studies, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Study Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Value Study Pro (yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| Appreciation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Study Pro (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Value Study | $17.99 | one-time |
| Amazing supporter | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for value studies
- 💡 Allows adjusting number of values
- 🎨 Useful for artists and painters
- ⭐ Great tool for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with accurately representing blue hues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/importing photos
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to launch on some devices
- Occasional issues with image processing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to adjust value midpoint
- Include color study/color adjustment options
- Provide side-by-side comparison of original and simplified images
- Add customizable grid overlay


### Monocular 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monocular-1/id6774169464)

Create stunning, presentation-ready architectural visuals from your phone. Import sketches, plans, or 3D models to generate photorealistic exterior and interior renders, or create cinematic walkthrough videos.

**Highlights:** Import sketches, plans, and 3D models (GLB, OBJ, DAE), Photorealistic exterior renders, Photorealistic interior renders, Multi-angle video walkthroughs, Clay mode for form preview, Unlimited renders with Pro subscription

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monocular monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Value Study free?

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

### Is Monocular 1 free?

Monocular 1 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Value Study or Monocular 1?

Monocular 1 is rated higher. Value Study averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Monocular 1 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Value Study or Monocular 1 have ads?

Neither Value Study nor Monocular 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Value Study or Monocular 1?

Value Study ships an update every 2 weeks, and Monocular 1 every 5 days. Most recently, Value Study was updated on November 3, 2026 and Monocular 1 on November 5, 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.*