Comparison

PoseBook 3D by Silver vs Draw Gestures

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

Draw Gestures

Master figure and gesture drawing with timed pose practice. This app offers a smooth drawing experience with pressure sensitivity and tracks your progress. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Highlights
  • Timed pose practice
  • Smooth, responsive drawing engine
  • Pressure sensitivity support
  • Practice tracking and history
  • Relaxed mode for untimed drawing
  • Cloud library for reference import
  • Customizable timers
Features
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Draw Gestures is a timed pose reference app for gesture and figure drawing practice. Pick a pose, set a timer, and quick sketch like you would in a real life drawing class. For beginners learning figure drawing and for illustrators, animators and concept artists who want a structured daily warmup. How it works 1. Choose your reference - figure drawing poses, animals, faces, hands, or your own photos 2. Set your timer - 30 seconds to 10 minutes per pose 3. Draw and improve - track your gesture drawing progress over time Practice 15 minutes a day to build confidence, speed and flow in your figure drawing. Included for everyone - Timed gesture drawing sessions with a built-in drawing timer - Built-in pose reference library, plus your own photos and files - Draw straight onto the reference image, with tracing mode included - A real sketch canvas with brushes, layers, eraser and undo - Grid overlay for proportions and line of action - Streaks, practice heatmap and full session history - Daily practice reminders to build a drawing habit - Sessions run up to 30 minutes with up to 20 reference images Draw Gestures Pro - Unlimited reference images and practice libraries - Unlimited session length - Cloud reference libraries from Pinterest, Google Drive and Dropbox - Classroom mode to simulate art school life drawing sessions - Quantity mode and custom intervals - Relaxed mode to practice with no timer pressure - Side-by-side and floating reference layouts - Left-hand mode - Shuffle your pose reference order - Export without a watermark - Import your own paper textures Built for artists who practice - Art students studying anatomy and figure drawing - Illustrators and concept artists warming up - Animators practicing gesture, movement and action poses - Character designers studying poses and silhouettes - Anyone doing daily croquis or 30-second gesture drills Made for iPad and Apple Pencil Pressure and tilt support, a stylus-only drawing option so your palm never leaves a mark, and a full-screen canvas for life drawing practice anywhere. Your pose reference, your pace, your practice. drawgestures.com Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://drawgestures.com/terms Privacy: https://drawgestures.com/privacy

Screenshots

PoseBook 3D by Silver4 screens
Draw Gestures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PoseBook 3D by Silver at 7.0 against Draw Gestures's 16.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Draw Gestures sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for PoseBook 3D by Silver against 4.0 for Draw Gestures. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of PoseBook 3D by Silver's written reviews are positive against 64% of Draw Gestures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PoseBook 3D by Silver versus Draw Gestures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoseBook 3D by SilverDraw Gestures
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (41 ratings) — better4.0 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4145 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB135 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStephen SilverAvinash Kumawat

Customer experience

PoseBook 3D by Silver

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

Draw Gestures

All ratings43 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative27.8%

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
6 purchases

Draw Gestures

Subscriptions5
  • Pro$1.991 Month
  • Starter$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is PoseBook 3D by Silver free?
PoseBook 3D by Silver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw Gestures free?
Draw Gestures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PoseBook 3D by Silver or Draw Gestures?
PoseBook 3D by Silver is rated higher. PoseBook 3D by Silver averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Draw Gestures averages 4.0 from 45 ratings.
Do PoseBook 3D by Silver or Draw Gestures have ads?
Neither PoseBook 3D by Silver nor Draw Gestures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoseBook 3D by Silver or Draw Gestures?
PoseBook 3D by Silver ships an update weekly, and Draw Gestures weekly. Most recently, PoseBook 3D by Silver was updated on October 23, 2026 and Draw Gestures on October 27, 2026.

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