Best Drawing Reference Model Apps

MNQN art posing model

Drawing reference pose manikin

Free

Generate 3D pose references for figure drawing using a digital mannequin. Mimics human kinematics and allows for reference image overlays to replicate poses. Save and share your creations.

Pro Poser 3D Model Poses

3D model poser and pose maker

Free

Create and customize 3D model poses with extensive libraries and powerful tools. Adjust shapes, expressions, camera, and lighting for realistic or stylized renders. Ideal for artists studying anatomy, perspective, and lighting.

Ultimate Poser 3D Model Poses

Make any pose with 3D Poser

Free

Create and customize any pose for 3D models with a flexible library. Adjust shapes, expressions, and lighting to bring your creative visions to life. Ideal for artists of all levels to enhance their drawing and 3D art.

HandModel

3D reference by hand tracking

Free

A 3D hand model reference tool for artists. It uses your device's camera to detect and edit hand poses in real-time. Offers adjustable lighting for optimal viewing.

Charactool: Customizable Poser

3D Art & Body Pose Reference

Free

Create and customize 3D body models with adjustable parameters for height, build, and proportions. Pose characters precisely with intuitive controls and choose from various shading styles, including realistic and cel-shaded options. Export models in multiple 3D formats for use in other creative software.

Drawing - Sketch

by seongmi Jung

Free

Create anything from simple sketches to detailed illustrations with a versatile drawing app. It offers a clean interface, numerous brush types, up to 100 layers, and cloud synchronization for easy artwork management.

Handy Art Reference Tool

3D Lit Reference for Artists!

$1.99

This app provides artists with rotatable 3D models of hands, heads, and feet for drawing reference. Customize poses and lighting to achieve realistic results for your artwork. Additional packs for animal skulls and foot rigs are available for purchase.

Modellers Reference Library

by Doolittle Media Ltd

Free

Access a vast digital library of model building guides and how-to catalogues for plastic models, military vehicles, aircraft, and radio-controlled cars. Discover books, including out-of-print titles, with new content added weekly. Purchases are protected and accessible across multiple devices via a pocketmags account.

AR Drawing: Learn to Sketch

how to draw step by step

Free

Transform photos into traceable sketches using your phone's camera. This app guides you to draw step-by-step, making it easier to create outlines, portraits, and more. Perfect for beginners and artists looking to improve their skills and speed up the drawing process.

Manikin

Fast 3D Posing for artists

Free

This app provides a 3D posing tool for artists, offering a collection of models and tools to help with drawing anatomically correct figures. It allows for quick scene creation, storyboard generation, and comic book illustration framing, with intuitive posing and adjustable camera and lighting.

Drawing from References

Real references, real practice

Free

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.

Art Anatomy

3D Pose & Figure Drawing Model

Free

Transform photos into poseable 3D anatomy models. Explore layers from bone to skin and identify muscles. Ideal for artists and students studying the human figure and movement.

Artista - Drawing Reference

by Max Buster

Free

Access thousands of high-quality reference photos for your art. Share your creations, learn from others' interpretations, and track your artistic progress over time. This app also features an art community for inspiration and feedback.

Khada - Model Viewer for LoL

3D Models of League of Legends

Free

Explore 3D models of League of Legends champions, skins, and more in a comprehensive viewer. Features include 360-degree rotation, augmented reality integration, and access to all animations. Stay updated with new releases and delve into champion lore.

Skelly - Art Model

Poseable Anatomy for Artists

$6.99

This app provides artists with a fully poseable, anatomically correct skeleton model for reference. Easily create custom poses, adjust lighting, and view from any angle to improve your drawing, sculpting, and illustration skills.