BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor alternatives
BeautyPlus users often look for alternatives due to high subscription costs, locked features, and recent updates that degraded functionality. Alternatives like FaceApp and Facetune offer different editing strengths, while Peachy and YouCam Makeup provide varying free options and AI capabilities.
Why users look for alternatives to BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor
- Many features are locked behind a paywall, making the app expensive or unusable without a premium subscription.R1R3R12R17
- Users report issues with free trials leading to unexpected charges and difficulty with refunds.R13R19R22R47
- Recent updates have removed or degraded popular features, such as video editing, hair filters, and the ability to watch ads for premium access, leading to dissatisfaction.R4R6R10R24
- The app is criticized for excessive ads, even interrupting the photo-taking process.R31R34R43
- Some users experience technical issues, including the app not working properly, slow processing, or difficulty with face detection.R15R16R41R46
The alternatives
FaceApp is praised for its ability to perform minor touch-ups or more extensive glam edits, making users feel like professional photographers R60. It helps clean and brighten photos effectively R62.
Better for: FaceApp is better for users who want a versatile editing tool for both subtle and dramatic facial enhancements, especially when paired with other editing apps R60. It's also suitable for those who appreciate its core functionality for cleaning and brightening images R62.
Head-to-head: BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor vs FaceAppFacetune is considered a top-tier editing app for both subtle changes and creative photo and video editing R74R76. It's seen as a comprehensive tool that can replace the need for multiple other apps R76.
Better for: Facetune is better for users who need a powerful, all-in-one photo and video editing solution for creative and professional results R76. It suits those who appreciate its ability to perform a wide range of edits, from minor adjustments to significant transformations R74.
Head-to-head: BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor vs FacetuneAirbrush is a favorite for its ability to perform subtle editing for natural-looking results, making users look younger R88R90. Users find it to be a decent option among many editing apps, especially if they are willing to pay for it R80.
Better for: Airbrush is better for users who prioritize natural-looking, subtle edits to enhance their appearance, such as making themselves look younger R88R90. It's also a good fit for those seeking a reliable paid photo editor after trying several unsatisfactory free options R80.
Head-to-head: BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor vs AirbrushPeachy is appreciated for making pictures turn out much better and offering many features that are typically VIP in other apps for free by watching an ad R94R95. Some users love that it's free and allows them to do whatever they want R102.
Better for: Peachy is better for users who want to improve their photos significantly without paying for every feature, as it offers premium options for free in exchange for watching ads R95R102. It suits those looking for a quick snapshot retouching tool that some find better than Photoshop R104.
Head-to-head: BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor vs PeachyYouCam Makeup is considered a fun app for seeing different looks and making oneself look beautiful after a photo is taken R108R114. It provides a few free tries for some premium features R108.
Better for: YouCam Makeup is better for users who enjoy experimenting with different makeup looks and enhancing their appearance in photos R108R114. It suits those who appreciate having some free access to premium features before committing to a subscription R108.
Head-to-head: BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor vs YouCam MakeupYou should stick with BeautyPlus if you are satisfied with its current features and pricing, especially if you find its skin smoothing and glow cam effective and worth the cost . It is also suitable if you primarily use the free features and find them sufficient for your needs .
Evidence note: FaceApp, Facetune, Airbrush, Peachy, and YouCam Makeup all have sufficient review evidence.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor it was so good 💔: This app was so good until it got money hungry. Only 10 pictures a day with glow cam ? That was the only reason I had to app and paying for premium isn’t worth it
- [R3] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor More Money After Subscribing: It sucks that I paid all this money for an annual premium subscription thinking I would have access to all the features and then they roll out new features I need to buy separately so I can use coins that only last a year. I will definitely reconsider when my subscription ends.
- [R12] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Read this pls 🙏💗: I've had beauty plus for about a year, and for the first few months, I could watch adds to get the beauty plus stuff. I can't do that now. If more things could be free, it would be the perfect app. I still enjoy looking at the beauty plus effects though! Just can't save them. I absolutely recommend this app, it's amazing... IF you can pay after the first few months.
- [R17] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Great but expensive: Great little tool. Too bad it is so expensive
- [R13] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Scam: I got charged $60 immediately when I tried out the free subscription. I only had the app for 1 minute and I was immediately notified of the charge. My card is empty so they got no money but now my Apple account is locked and I can’t download any apps because of this stupid app. Shame on yall.
- [R19] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor False marketing: My daughter fell for the “3 day free trial if you sign up for an annual plan” trap…AGAIN. They apparently signed up earlier this year, forgot to cancel, and I got charged. I got the charges reversed because she didn’t want the services anymore. Months later, she got the free trial offer again, so she signed up thinking she wouldn’t be charged. My card was immediately charged. Plea
- [R22] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor misleading app: I was offered a 3 day trial for the Pro benefits and when I clicked a button to accept this, I discovered I was charged $60 for a yearly membership with no way to get a refund. Misleading and upsetting.
- [R47] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Cobro: Decía 3 días gratis y me cobraron
- [R4] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Please change video edits to the way it used to be. I hate this new update, it does not look good: ^
- [R6] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Recent issues: I normally love this app but getting help from customer service can be a real pain. The features are good and it’s a good selfie app. Recently though I noticed the hair color change feature works but it creates a lot of noise and makes hair look frizzed even if hair is smooth in original picture. I tried to ask customer service about it but getting a hold of them was impossible.I wo
- [R10] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Ruined in the last update: This was my favorite editing app and they removed the best features in the latest version. Seriously ruined it :(
- [R24] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Hair filters: I loved this app because all the features worked great and specifically the hair filter made your hair very natural and put together. After the new update it looks horrible and completely changes your face and clearly looks like AI. Please bring back the old hair filter and this will go back to being 5 stars
- [R31] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor TO MUCH ADS: Worst app ever
- [R34] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Too many ads while taking pictures: I really dislike that advertisements pop up in the middle of taking photos. It interrupts the process and takes too long for the app to return to normal. This needs improvement.
- [R43] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Ads Ads Ads: better you stop giving chance to download it free. Free version you can’t even take a photo. If they give you 10 seconds to take a photo, then they will give a 30 seconds Ad. Stupidity at its best!
- [R15] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Beauty app: Not working properly
- [R16] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Bad app: Doesn’t work very well at all. Most of the features look bad, and they’re still hidden behind paywalls
- [R41] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Everyone’s face but mine: Not sure how you are not detecting my face. I’m standing in a row with 2 people on my left and 3 people on my right. We are all front facing. My image is the clearest. You are able to detect every face except mine. There is nothing behind me. The others have balloons behind them! Tried several times with multiple shots taken with the same group (only had minor changes in
- [R46] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Doesn’t work: Tried to use this app. After asking for a photo and waiting for a half an hour. It did nothing-only spinned. Also reaching out to customer service was no help. More wasted time.
- [R60] FaceApp LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!: This app is AWESOME! I love that I’m able to do just minor touch ups OR go full on Kardashian Glam 😍 It’s a fun little app, especially when paired with my other photo editing apps/iPhone edits. It gives me the ability/makes me feels like Im a real photographer these days! Lol I’ve gotten rid of most of my subscription apps but I’ll keep this one FOREVER 🙌🏾…. As long as the price
- [R62] FaceApp Amazing: I LOVE This App; it helps to clean and brighten your photos
- [R74] Facetune Best editing app: Whether you want to make a subtle change or get real creative this is the app to do it. Even with the new phone features nothing beats Facetune
- [R76] Facetune This is Top #1 Must have Photoshop 5🌟: This is my favorite it’s amazing for editing pics creating videos for any occasion or professional career I recommend this app to everyone .you will never need another app this is a do all your looking for when it comes to photoshop it’s really top quality I wish I had it sooner . I wish I can rate it 10🌟
- [R80] Airbrush The Best: Honestly, I’ve probably went through like five or six different editing apps and they all kind of suck and the free trials are stupid and this is the only one that’s relatively decent for like actually paying for it so if you’re looking for a photo editor that doesn’t suck this is the one
- [R88] Airbrush Love it!: I look 20 years younger!
- [R90] Airbrush Fave Photo Editing App: This is my fave photo editing app. I love that I can do subtle editing for very natural looks.
- [R94] Peachy peachy: makes my pictures turn out so much better
- [R95] Peachy Amazing: The app has a big amount of things to choose from and things that usually vip on other apps, is free on this app by watching an ad and get 5+ of what you chose
- [R102] Peachy free subs: i love that its free and you can do whatever you want!
- [R104] Peachy Dr D’Aloia: I find this better than photoshop for quick snap shot retouching! Thankyou.
- [R108] YouCam Makeup Wowza: It’s the perfect app to see what look are great in you! I don’t like the part where you need premium to do some features but it makes it ok that you can have a couple freee try’s! I love it!
- [R114] YouCam Makeup Too FUN!: I'm in love with this app! It’s fun not telling anyone that you have the ability to make yourself look BEAUTIFUL after the photo is taken ❤️❤️❤️
- [R71] Facetune Beware: Do not download this app for the free subscription after you cancel your free trial they will still charge your card
- [R77] Facetune Careful warning!!!!!: They will trick you into a full year subscription and not give you your money back . I clicked on one of their click baits for a trial. I thought I clicked on a monthly subscription after the trial was over. I must have not and clicked on a full year at over $80. I normally watch this and make sure it’s on a month after trial. I tried to cancel right away and reached out de
- [R96] Peachy scam: i did a 7 day free trial and it charged me automatically for a full month. ridiculous.
- [R107] YouCam Makeup Not What I Expected: I signed up today to evaluate this app, but I decided to cancel the same day because it did not include the features that were promoted. Despite canceling well within the free trial; I was still charged $21.64. This fee should not occur during a trial and I am requesting a refund. Update: On a positive note, I do appreciate the support team reaching out to explain the refun
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store