Comparison

PoseBook 3D by Silver vs Drawing from References

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

Head to head
About

PoseBook 3D by Silver

Practice drawing and understanding head construction and rotation with a 3D model. Ideal for artists and painters seeking lighting references and improved perspective skills. Offers full rotation and lighting control for on-the-go learning.

Highlights
  • 3D head model rotation
  • Adjustable lighting controls
  • Practice head construction
  • Improve perspective skills
  • Variety of artist styles
  • On-the-go learning
Features
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My goal for developing PoseBook 3D was to create a self controlled tool for artists to practice their construction and rotation of heads. Not only will it be a great tool to give you a better understanding of how forms move in space, but it will teach you how to draw the same head in multiple angles. Another great use of this app is for painters who wish to use it as lighting reference for shadows. Two of my greatest teachers in life were Andrew Loomis and George Bridgman.They taught me through their work the importance of rotating forms in space and this is why we have created the first app to offer a variety of character heads created by a variety of artists with different styles. PoseBook 3D gives you full rotation and lighting control and can be used on the go. This app will guide the artist in developing a better understanding of construction, tilts and perspective of the forms as long as you put it to continuous use. It is ideal for creating your own characters. For additional tutorials and videos, please visit https://www.youtube.com/silvertoons Enjoy, Silver

About

Drawing from References

This app provides a vast library of curated portraits and poses for artists to practice and learn realistic drawing. It offers AI-powered portrait generation, customizable drawing aids like grids and filters, and access to additional reference collections.

Highlights
  • Vast library of portraits and poses
  • AI-powered custom portrait generation
  • Customizable grid overlay
  • Blur and grayscale filters
  • Searchable Unsplash database
  • Additional reference collections (hands, feet)
Features
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* No more "I don't know what to draw" Blank page anxiety is real. "Drawing from References" fixes it with thousands of curated portraits and poses you can actually use — no endless scrolling, no copyright headaches, just reference photos picked for artists who want to get better. * The tools that actually help - A huge library that keeps growing. Portraits, full-body poses, hands, feet, even still life setups. - AI portraits on demand (Premium) Need a specific look that doesn't exist yet? Generate one. Pick the gender, age, expression, hair, vibe — get a custom reference built for exactly what you're practicing. * Built-in drawing aids that don't get in your way - Grid overlay Nail your proportions without guessing. Adjustable, so it fits your style. - Blur filter See the big shapes first. Details can wait. - Grayscale filter Kill the color noise and train your eye on values — the thing that actually makes shading look right. * More than portraits Hands, feet, still life, and a direct line into Unsplash's massive photo library when you want something specific. * Practice with a plan, not just vibes Likeness, proportion, values — the stuff that trips everyone up. Drawing References gives you the reference and the tools to actually fix it, session after session. Download it. Open the app. Start drawing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.drawingreferencesapp.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

PoseBook 3D by Silver4 screens
Drawing from References4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PoseBook 3D by Silver at 4.0 against Drawing from References's 3.5. PoseBook 3D by Silver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. PoseBook 3D by Silver sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Drawing from References sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PoseBook 3D by Silver holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PoseBook 3D by Silver's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drawing from References's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PoseBook 3D by Silver ships an update weekly, Drawing from References every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PoseBook 3D by Silver versus Drawing from References: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoseBook 3D by SilverDrawing from References
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (41 ratings) — better3.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB110 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStephen Silverfnx.io

Customer experience

PoseBook 3D by Silver

All ratings41 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.1%

Drawing from References

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

PoseBook 3D by Silver

One-time17
  • Aiman Akhtar Model 2$0.99
  • Planes Head 2$0.99
  • Warped Head 1$0.99
Show 14 more
  • Warped Head 2$0.99
  • Warped Head 4$0.99
  • Heidi$0.99
  • Bruce$0.99
  • Eldar Minibaev Model 1$0.99
  • Gustavo Fernandes Model 1$0.99
  • Joyce Gavin Model 5$0.99
  • Luiz Arizaga Model 2$0.99
  • Stephen Anderson Model 5$0.99
  • Girl Head 1$0.99
  • Omar Pico Model 2$0.99
  • Jeff Lianza Model 1$0.99
  • Luiz Arizaga Model 1$0.99
  • Stephen Anderson Model 7$0.99
2 purchases

Drawing from References

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is PoseBook 3D by Silver free?
PoseBook 3D by Silver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing from References free?
Drawing from References is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PoseBook 3D by Silver or Drawing from References?
PoseBook 3D by Silver is rated higher. PoseBook 3D by Silver averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Drawing from References averages 3.5 from 10 ratings.
Do PoseBook 3D by Silver or Drawing from References have ads?
Drawing from References shows ads; PoseBook 3D by Silver does not.
Which is updated more often, PoseBook 3D by Silver or Drawing from References?
PoseBook 3D by Silver ships an update weekly, and Drawing from References every 2 months. Most recently, PoseBook 3D by Silver was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drawing from References on October 14, 2026.

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