Comparison

Pose Maker vs AstroPixel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pose Maker

Create custom 3D character poses for art reference with intuitive drag-and-drop controls. Features realistic models, studio lighting, and an extensive pose library. Export high-resolution images for your workflow.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop posing
  • Multi-model scenes
  • Realistic male and female models
  • Studio-quality lighting
  • Extensive pose library
  • Export PNGs with transparent backgrounds
Features
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Struggling to find the perfect reference photo? Stop Googling and start creating! Pose Maker is your new essential art companion. Designed for illustrators, comic artists, and students, our app makes it effortless to create custom 3D poses in seconds. Whether you are sketching a dynamic fight scene or studying subtle hand gestures, our "magic" engine gives you total control. Key Features: - Intuitive "Magic" Drag-and-Drop Forget clunky sliders. simply tap a body part and drag it into place. Our natural inverse kinematics (IK) engine ensures joints move realistically, just like a real human body. - Multi-Model Scenes Need a reference for a couple dancing or a warrior fighting a monster? Add multiple models to a single scene. Realistic Male & Female Models Anime & Chibi Styles Detailed Muscle & Skeletal Maps - Studio-Quality Lighting Don't guess where the shadows fall. Set up directional lights, spotlights, and ambient lighting to see exactly how light interacts with the body. Perfect for practicing shading and values. - Extensive Pose Library Running low on inspiration? detailed preset poses, including: Action & Combat Daily Life (Sitting, Walking, Eating) Hands & Gestures (The hardest part to draw!) - Export for Your Workflow Export high-res PNGs with transparent backgrounds. Use the "Grid View" overlay to nail your proportions on paper. Compatible with Procreate, Photoshop, and Clip Studio Paint workflows. Why Choose Pose Maker? Anatomy Made Easy: See muscles flex and stretch in real-time. Save Time: No more asking friends to pose awkwardly for you. Total Freedom: 360-degree camera control to find the most dramatic angle. Download Pose Maker today and bring your imagination to life! NOTE: We use Apple's standard EULA, if you want to see details click: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AstroPixel

Features
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AstroPixel ist ein Pixel-Editor für iPhone und iPad. Zeichne Sprites, Icons und kleine Animationen genau dort, wo deine Ideen entstehen – komplett offline und ohne Konto. DEIN LAYOUT, DEIN WORKFLOW Verschiebe die Bedienelemente dorthin, wo sie für deine Hand am besten erreichbar sind. Werkzeug und Farbe können zusammen auf frei belegbaren Steckplätzen liegen. ZEICHNEN UND ANIMIEREN • Ebenen und mehrere Frames • Zwiebelhaut für flüssige Animationen • Eigene Farbpaletten • Füllwerkzeug, Formen, Symmetrie und Pixel-Perfect-Hilfen • Rückgängig und Wiederholen • Anpassbare Arbeitsfläche und Werkzeugleiste IMPORT UND EXPORT Öffne Pixelgrafiken und Aseprite-Dateien. Exportiere deine Arbeit als PNG, JPEG, GIF, Sprite-Sheet, Aseprite, OpenRaster oder im AstroPixel-Projektformat. PRIVAT VON GRUND AUF AstroPixel enthält kein Tracking, keine Werbung und kein Benutzerkonto. Deine Projekte bleiben lokal auf deinem Gerät, bis du sie selbst exportierst oder teilst.

Screenshots

Pose Maker4 screens
AstroPixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AstroPixel at none against Pose Maker's 2. Pose Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pose Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AstroPixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pose Maker versus AstroPixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPose MakerAstroPixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPham ThuPhilipp Andre Marti Rathgeb

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pose Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access year$39.991 Year
None

AstroPixel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pose Maker free?
Pose Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AstroPixel free?
AstroPixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pose Maker or AstroPixel have ads?
Neither Pose Maker nor AstroPixel shows ads.

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