Comparison

SceneRef vs FaceRef Studio

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

Head to head
About

SceneRef

Features
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SceneRef works with iPad Split View and multiple windows as the ideal companion for Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and other drawing and animation apps—freeing your reference images from stacked layers, organizing them clearly on an infinite canvas, and keeping inspiration and efficiency within reach wherever you create. HIGHLIGHTS - Perfect companion: Work side by side with Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and other creative apps using iPad Split View and multiple windows - Infinite canvas: Smart caching and image management keep vast libraries saved and scrolling smoothly - Multi-select batch tools: One-tap auto-fit, smart layout, and unified sizing make copying and aligning effortless - Professional workflow: Full keyboard shortcut mapping for faster everyday actions - Flexible import: Clipboard, Photos, folders, camera, and drag-and-drop—grab what you need, when you need it - Web drag-and-drop: Drag images in directly from Pinterest, Pixiv, and other popular image sites - Flexible export: Export scenes or image groups for easy sharing and delivery - View / Lock / Edit modes so browsing and editing never get in each other's way - Grid and list views for file management, with multiple sort options - Smooth zoom and pan to inspect every detail - A clean, intuitive interface so you can stay focused on creating Professional Reference Tools - Rotate, crop, desaturate, flip vertical/horizontal, opacity, layering, and scale—a complete set of adjustments - Live color picker: Sample any color on the canvas in real time and get common color codes - Magnetic guides: Alignment hints and smart snapping for more precise layouts - After multi-select, quickly align and distribute from the top-right corner for faster batch organization - Brush annotations and highlight circles to communicate more clearly - Styled text: A rich set of fonts and styles for notes, titles, and labels Video & GIF - Play MP4 and extract 4K stills for storyboards, covers, and video references - One-tap GIF frame-by-frame breakdown so animation details are crystal clear Thanks for reading. Contact us: Email: scenereftech@163.com

About

FaceRef Studio

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
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Study the human head from every angle. FaceRef Studio puts a 3D head on your desk while you draw. Rotate it with one finger, pinch to zoom, and light it the way you need - then get back to your paper or tablet. 25 MODELS ACROSS 4 CATEGORIES Basic - two plane-broken heads, plus sphere, cube, cone and cylinder for blocking out forms Classic - the Asaro head in simple and detailed versions, and a skull Stylized - male, female and teen sculpts Detailed - realistic male and female heads, with and without hair LIGHT IT YOURSELF Three spotlights you can move, dim and recolour. Drop a key light from above, kick in a rim from behind, and watch the planes of the face resolve the way they do in life. SEE THE FORM Switch on the wireframe to read the topology underneath - useful when you are working out how one plane turns into the next. Tint the model to any colour to take the guesswork out of a value study. KEEP WHAT YOU FIND Tap the shutter to save a clean shot of the model straight to your photo library. No interface in the frame, just the reference. BUILT TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY No account. No ads. No internet connection required - the app never goes online, so nothing you do here leaves your device.

Screenshots

SceneRef3 screens
FaceRef Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SceneRef at Free against FaceRef Studio's $4.99. SceneRef also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). FaceRef Studio's advantage is chart position (#41 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

SceneRef is free to download; FaceRef Studio costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SceneRef ships an update every 3 days, FaceRef Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SceneRef versus FaceRef Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSceneRefFaceRef Studio
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#41 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文荣 李Namson Digital

In-app purchases

None

SceneRef

No in-app purchases

None

FaceRef Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SceneRef free?
SceneRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FaceRef Studio free?
FaceRef Studio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SceneRef or FaceRef Studio have ads?
Neither SceneRef nor FaceRef Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SceneRef or FaceRef Studio?
SceneRef ships an update every 3 days, and FaceRef Studio monthly. Most recently, SceneRef was updated on November 6, 2026 and FaceRef Studio on November 13, 2026.

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