# Head Model Studio

> Learn to draw portraits. Reference tool for artists.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.castain.headmodel](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.castain.headmodel)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.castain.headmodel`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wes C
- **Category:** ART\_AND\_DESIGN
- **Downloads:** 333,283
- **Rating:** 4.62 / 5 (3,729 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29
- **First published:** 2022-01-08
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 978 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.castain.headmodel)
- **Website:** [https://headmodelstudio.com](https://headmodelstudio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://headmodelstudio.com/privacy-policy](http://headmodelstudio.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Head Model Studio is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help artists improve their portrait drawing skills by studying detailed 3D face models. Inspired by master art techniques, it offers 25 unique models, including free and premium options, allowing you to explore facial planes from simple to complex geometry.

Users have full control over the 3D models, enabling zoom, tilt, and rotation to examine every facial feature closely. The extension features realistic environmental and studio lighting options to recreate various times of day and lighting setups, assisting artists in understanding facial tones and shadows. Customizable rendering options like edge outlines and material effects further enhance practice experiences. Head Model Studio is an essential tool for artists aiming to elevate their portrait art with detailed, interactive references.

## Rankings

- #123,218 — Overall
- #4 — model

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `io.castain.headmodel.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Head Model Studio as a highly useful tool for head anatomy study and drawing, especially with multiple head angles and strong educational content. The main drawbacks are cost concerns and mixed experiences with premium purchases, including scam-related worries. Other frequent issues include limited model variety and requests for more features (color, full body, lighting) and parity with iOS.

### Pros

- Very useful for head study and learning facial anatomy; the education section guides you step by step.
- Great for drawing from multiple head angles and seeing different head variants.
- Premium/annual purchase is widely valued and considered a good investment by many users.
- Generally high user satisfaction; many reviewers describe it as helpful and worth paying for.

### Cons

- Pro/premium pricing is commonly criticized as expensive.
- Some users report premium purchases not meeting expectations or being charged unfairly, with scam concerns.
- Limited head model variety; requests to add more models or bring back older ones.
- Feature gaps and parity with iOS, plus requests for color, full body, and additional lighting/education features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.castain.headmodel)