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.
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.
- 3D head model rotation
- Adjustable lighting controls
- Practice head construction
- Improve perspective skills
- Variety of artist styles
- On-the-go learning
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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
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.
- 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)
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
PoseBook 3D by Silver ships an update weekly, Drawing from References every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | PoseBook 3D by Silver | Drawing from References |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (41 ratings) — better | 3.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 255 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Stephen Silver | fnx.io |
Customer experience
PoseBook 3D by Silver
Drawing from References
In-app purchases
PoseBook 3D by Silver
- Aiman Akhtar Model 2$0.99
- Planes Head 2$0.99
- Warped Head 1$0.99
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- 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
Drawing from References
- Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Upgrade to PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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