Comparison

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.

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

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
Currently charting
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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

PoseBook 3D by Silver4 screens
Head Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PoseBook 3D by Silver versus Head Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoseBook 3D by SilverHead Study
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.0 (41 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better34
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB342 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen SilverStephen Bauman Artwork

Customer experience

PoseBook 3D by Silver

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

Head Study

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

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
1 purchases

Head Study

One-time1
  • Female Planes + Skull$4.99

Questions

Is PoseBook 3D by Silver free?
PoseBook 3D by Silver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Head Study free?
Head Study costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PoseBook 3D by Silver or Head Study?
Head Study is rated higher. PoseBook 3D by Silver averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Head Study averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do PoseBook 3D by Silver or Head Study have ads?
Neither PoseBook 3D by Silver nor Head Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoseBook 3D by Silver or Head Study?
PoseBook 3D by Silver ships an update weekly, and Head Study every 3 months. Most recently, PoseBook 3D by Silver was updated on October 14, 2026 and Head Study on October 12, 2026.

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