# HandModel vs talkmaker

The clearest difference is rating: talkmaker at 4.8 against HandModel's 2.8. talkmaker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 45%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HandModel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and talkmaker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

talkmaker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: talkmaker has 514 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of HandModel's written reviews are positive against 64% of talkmaker's.

HandModel ships an update every 9 months, talkmaker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandModel | talkmaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handmodel/id1551114365/reviews) | **[4.8 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmaker-texting-story/id6473696648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **514** |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Nishioka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311381476) | [Happyverse Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773175228) |

## What reviewers say

### HandModel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handmodel/id1551114365)

A 3D hand model reference tool for artists. It uses your device's camera to detect and edit hand poses in real-time. Offers adjustable lighting for optimal viewing.

**Highlights:** 3D hand model reference, Camera-based hand tracking, Editable hand poses, Adjustable lighting, In-app purchase for ad removal and recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads, Unlock saveslots | $1.99 | one-time |


### talkmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmaker-texting-story/id6473696648)

Engage in realistic AI chat stories and connect with AI companions. Create your own characters and explore interactive narratives. Offers a subscription for full feature access.

**Highlights:** Realistic AI chat stories, AI companionship, Customizable AI characters (OCs), Interactive narrative creation, AI social media simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| 金币礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI增强包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 金币礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI增强包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 金币礼包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 金币礼包 | $12.99 | one-time |
| AI增强包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 活动礼包 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for chatting
- 🚀 Very fun to use
- 💕 Suitable for dream girls
- 🤖 AI characters are interesting
- 🍽️ Cooking feature is great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Need to pay for unlimited chatting
- 🔒 Difficult to disable adult mode for overseas users
- 🔄 Keeps logging out users for no reason
- 🐛 Account issues - data loss, unable to log in
- 🚫 Free users have very limited chat options

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create new characters
- Ads not working - just spinning circle
- Sudden topic change restrictions
- Account disappears after re-login
- Frequent network connection issues

**Requested features**

- Allow changing chat theme/wallpaper
- Increase character creation text limit
- Add group chat with more participants
- Provide paid option to remove ads
- Restore old version's plot card feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandModel free?

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

### Is talkmaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HandModel or talkmaker?

talkmaker is rated higher. HandModel averages 2.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while talkmaker averages 4.8 from 514 ratings.

### Do HandModel or talkmaker have ads?

Both HandModel and talkmaker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HandModel or talkmaker?

HandModel ships an update every 9 months, and talkmaker every 2 weeks. Most recently, HandModel was updated on October 13, 2026 and talkmaker on October 17, 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.*