PoseBook 3D by Silver vs Head Study
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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PoseBook 3D by Silver at Free against Head Study's $7.99. PoseBook 3D by Silver also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Head Study's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (78% vs 57%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
PoseBook 3D by Silver is free to download; Head Study costs $7.99 up front. PoseBook 3D by Silver sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Head Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Head Study holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PoseBook 3D by Silver's written reviews are positive against 78% of Head Study's.
PoseBook 3D by Silver ships an update weekly, Head Study every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoseBook 3D by Silver | Head Study |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (41 ratings) | 4.8 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #113 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 255 MB | 342 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephen Silver | Stephen Bauman Artwork |
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PoseBook 3D by Silver
Head Study
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
Head Study
- Female Planes + Skull$4.99
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