Head Model Studio - Art Study

Name: Head Model Studio - Art Study
Rating: 4.6 (2416 reviews)
Author: Wes Castain

By: Wes Castain App

3D references for artists

Overview

Version:

2.21.0

Last updated: 2026-06-26

Features & Capabilities

Head Model Studio helps artists study faces in 3D, from simple planes to complex geometry. It features 25 models (including 2 free) inspired by classic techniques, so you can progress by understanding head planes and proportions.

You control every model—zoom, tilt, and rotate—to study each feature. Enjoy realistic HDR environmental lighting or studio lighting, customizable rendering, edge outlines for practice, and ready-made scenes. Free models are available, with a premium option to unlock the rest.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Art Design

By:

Wes Castain

Rating:

4.60

(2,416) 6 new ratings

Version:

2.21.0 Last updated: 2026-06-26

Version code:

887367395

Creation date:

2020-08-11

Compatible devices:

Size:

2.23GB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 37,202 ▼ 15

Other rankings

#17 in artist keyword 12 ▲ 2#17 in model keyword 34 ▼ 1#52 in reference keyword 32 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

Wes Castain

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/head-model-studio-art-study/id1527028690

User Reviews

Head Model Studio is widely praised as a top head anatomy and portrait reference tool, with strong lighting options, multiple head models, consistent orientation, and an isolated facial-parts feature that aids study. The free version remains usable, and the app has no ads and appears artist‑driven and responsive. A major recurring caveat is the heavy premium lock: many features are paywalled, with pricing seen as high and some family‑sharing issues. Users also request more content (full‑body models, ages, more hairstyles) and specific features (nose tilt, jaw guidelines), and note occasional crashes.

Pros

Extremely useful for head anatomy study, portrait references, lighting and perspective, with multiple head models and consistent orientation.
Free version is genuinely usable and free of ads, with adjustable proportions, lighting, and perspective grids.
Ability to switch between head models, preserve lighting/orientation, and use isolated facial parts makes it a strong study tool.
App is artist‑driven, well‑made, and many reviewers plan to purchase to support the creator.

Cons

Heavy paywall: many features are paywalled; pricing is perceived as high; ongoing subscription models are a turn‑off; some users expected a lower price or a one‑time fee.
Missing features and content requests: nose tilt option, jaw guidelines, full‑body models, more ages/hairstyles.
Family‑sharing/policy issues and unclear licensing on multi‑device use; some users report it contradicts listings.
Occasional crashes and stability concerns mentioned by a minority of users.

Recent reviews

I especially like the simplified skull to help keep me from getting side tracked in all the nooks and crannies of real skulls. The new aging face references that are starting to roll out in the app look interesting! I’m still experimenting in it. I didn’t give 5 stars because I wish the tutorial part of the app focused less on teaching the Loomis method and taught beginners to see the skull in boxes and then build it out of the box. I’ve felt for a long time that Loomis Method is more of an intermediate step that once perspective has become somewhat intuitive than Loomis is helpful. But if it helps you, don’t mind me, and go with it. :)