# 3D modeling vs FaceRef Studio

The clearest difference is price: FaceRef Studio at $4.99 against 3D modeling's $12.99. FaceRef Studio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and chart position (#7 vs #162). 3D modeling's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

3D modeling costs $12.99 and FaceRef Studio $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 3D modeling against 5.0 for FaceRef Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D modeling has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of 3D modeling's written reviews are positive against 100% of FaceRef Studio's.

3D modeling ships an update every 5 days, FaceRef Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D modeling | FaceRef Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-artimesh/id6478023236/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceref-studio/id6814333814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #162 | **#7** |
| Size | 153 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [White Bread Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/447735101) | [Namson Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814333816) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D modeling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-artimesh/id6478023236)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create, edit, and export 3D models on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers intuitive gesture-based controls and advanced sculpting tools for both beginners and professionals. Seamlessly import and export OBJ files for compatibility with desktop software.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation and editing, Advanced vertex, edge, and face tools, Sculpting brushes with adjustable settings, Texture painting and UV map generation, OBJ file import and export, Real-time visualization with shadows and lighting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FaceRef Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceref-studio/id6814333814)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Study the human head from any angle with this 3D reference tool. Rotate, zoom, and light models to aid your drawing process. Features multiple head types, customizable lighting, and wireframe views.

**Highlights:** 3D head models, Multiple lighting options, Wireframe view, Customizable model tints, Save reference images, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D modeling free?

3D modeling costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FaceRef Studio free?

FaceRef Studio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3D modeling or FaceRef Studio?

FaceRef Studio is rated higher. 3D modeling averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FaceRef Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 3D modeling or FaceRef Studio have ads?

Neither 3D modeling nor FaceRef Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3D modeling or FaceRef Studio?

3D modeling ships an update every 5 days, and FaceRef Studio monthly. Most recently, 3D modeling was updated on October 24, 2026 and FaceRef Studio on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 3D modeling or FaceRef Studio?

3D modeling currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and FaceRef Studio at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*