# Head Model Studio - Art Study

> 3D references for artists

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1527028690](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1527028690)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1527028690`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wes Castain
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (2,440 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.21.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-26
- **First published:** 2020-08-11
- **Size:** 2.23 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/head-model-studio-art-study/id1527028690)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://headmodelstudio.com/privacy-policy/](https://headmodelstudio.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #37,194 — Overall
- #17 — model
- #27 — artist
- #61 — reference

## Review summary

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.

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