Comparison

h2Dr vs Head Study

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

Head to head
About

h2Dr

This app enhances a drawing book by linking printed pages to online video tutorials. Readers can use their devices to access over 10 hours of advanced video content, keeping the educational material current with rapidly advancing techniques.

Highlights
  • AR trigger image integration
  • Direct link to online tutorials
  • Over 10 hours of video content
  • Updates with advancing techniques
  • Companion app for a physical book
Read full description

This is the companion app for the new Design Studio Press book: How to Draw. Enhancing the learning experience, this app has been created to allow readers to use trigger images on pages to link directly to online tutorials via their iPhones and iPads. Using advanced video techniques, this app connects the printed matter to online digital educational content as never before, and insures that the book remains as current as the rapidly advancing techniques presented in How to Draw. Over 10 hours of video content have been created to accompany the book. A physical copy of How to Draw is required to get the most out of the h2Dr app. Additionally, an internet connection is required to view the video content. You can get your copy of the How to Draw book by visiting: http://designstudiopress.com For downloadable examples of the Trackers and for a demo video, please visit: http://scottrobertsonworkshops.com/h2dr/trackers/ Our Privacy Policy can be viewed in-app or at: https://designstudiopress.com/policies/privacy-policy/

About

Head Study

This app provides artists with a 3D reference for understanding human anatomy and facial forms. It features simplified planes, a skull model, and adjustable lighting to aid in portraiture studies. Enhance your knowledge of the human form by exploring what lies beneath the surface.

Highlights
  • Simplified planes of the head model
  • Anatomically correct male skull model
  • 360-degree 3D model manipulation
  • Adjustable lighting
  • Switchable anatomical views
  • Informational overlay with structural insights
Features
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Artists have always needed a quick and easy reference to help them understand the anatomy & forms of their portrait models. The Head Study App, is that resource. These portrait models were created to make the study of portraiture easier, but also to enhance your knowledge of the human form. The appearance of the face can be understood best by studying what is underneath the surface. The simplified planar head and the skull in this app are made with the same proportion to make this comparison as clear as possible. FEATURES: + Simplified “planes of the head” model + Anatomically correct male skull model + Tumble and zoom the 3D model from 360 degrees + Adjust the position & strength of multiple lighting situations + Switch between simplified planes, skull, and muscular views + Toggle an informational overlay indicating, key structural features, or anatomical insights + Adjustable background value This app was developed to go along with the lessons on my Patreon page. If you have interest in learning to draw and paint portraits better you can find all of my lessons at: patreon.com/StephenBaumanArtwork Any questions? Contact us at: stephenbaumanartwork@gmail.com

Screenshots

h2Dr4 screens
Head Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: h2Dr at Free against Head Study's $7.99. h2Dr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Head Study's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (78% vs 36%). On update cadence, ads, 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

h2Dr is free to download; Head Study costs $7.99 up front. Head Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. h2Dr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Head Study holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Study has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of h2Dr's written reviews are positive against 78% of Head Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
h2Dr versus Head Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterh2DrHead Study
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings334 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB342 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesign Studio PressStephen Bauman Artwork

Customer experience

h2Dr

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative53.4%

Head Study

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative14.8%

In-app purchases

None

h2Dr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Head Study

One-time1
  • Female Planes + Skull$4.99

Questions

Is h2Dr free?
h2Dr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Head Study free?
Head Study costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, h2Dr or Head Study?
Head Study is rated higher. h2Dr averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Head Study averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do h2Dr or Head Study have ads?
Neither h2Dr nor Head Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, h2Dr or Head Study?
h2Dr ships an update every 3 months, and Head Study every 3 months. Most recently, h2Dr was updated on September 6, 2026 and Head Study on September 19, 2026.

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