# Handy Art Reference Tool vs Zolly

The clearest difference is price: Zolly at Free against Handy Art Reference Tool's $1.99. Zolly also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Handy Art Reference Tool's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 17) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Zolly is free to download; Handy Art Reference Tool costs $1.99 up front. Handy Art Reference Tool sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Zolly sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zolly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handy Art Reference Tool has 1.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Handy Art Reference Tool's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zolly's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handy Art Reference Tool | Zolly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-art-reference-tool/id478643661/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zolly-perspective-models/id6736867463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 485 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Belief Engine](https://appshunter.io/developer/478643664) | [Proko](https://appshunter.io/developer/976907261) |

## What reviewers say

### Handy Art Reference Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-art-reference-tool/id478643661)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app provides artists with rotatable 3D models of hands, heads, and feet for drawing reference. Customize poses and lighting to achieve realistic results for your artwork. Additional packs for animal skulls and foot rigs are available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Rotatable 3D limb models, Customizable poses, Adjustable 3-point lighting, 3D head busts, Animal skull reference pack, Material editing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feet Models | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal Skull Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for drawing reference
- 🔍 Useful for lighting and shading
- 🎨 Great for hands and heads
- 💡 Customizable lighting and poses
- 🎨 Diverse skin tone options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
- 💰 In-app purchases for additional content
- 🤔 Limited model variety (no full bodies)
- 🤔 Difficulty with precise positioning
- 🤔 Lighting controls could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Purchased content not unlocking
- Positioning and movement issues

**Requested features**

- Add full body models and poses
- Include more facial expressions and emotions
- Allow for custom hand and finger posing
- Implement ability to save custom poses
- Add more diverse skin tones and ethnicities


### Zolly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zolly-perspective-models/id6736867463)

Learn dynamic perspective drawing by manipulating camera angles and object proximity. Explore ready-made models and primitive shapes to understand and experiment with perspective distortion for exciting visual effects.

**Highlights:** Learn perspective drawing, Dynamic perspective manipulation, Camera control for distortion, Ready-made and primitive models, Grid lines and ground planes, Understand position and proximity

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XYZ Forms | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buildings Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Home Props Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Work Props Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handy Art Reference Tool free?

Handy Art Reference Tool costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Zolly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handy Art Reference Tool or Zolly?

Zolly is rated higher. Handy Art Reference Tool averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Zolly averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Handy Art Reference Tool or Zolly have ads?

Neither Handy Art Reference Tool nor Zolly shows ads.

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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.*