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Head-to-head

FaceApp vs Facetune

FaceApp 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner FaceApp
Facetune 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55

FaceApp is generally preferred for its natural-looking edits and broader range of features, despite its aggressive monetization and occasional bugs, while Facetune struggles with recent updates that have negatively impacted its core functionality and user experience.

Full reviews: FaceApp · Facetune

FaceApp offers a powerful suite of editing tools, with users praising its ability to create both subtle and dramatic transformations naturally. Facetune, while historically popular, has seen a decline in user satisfaction due to recent updates, increased paywalls, and issues with its AI features.

Head to head

Features and Editing Quality edge: FaceAppR3R6R7R14
FaceApp FaceApp users appreciate its ability to provide professional, polished looks with natural-looking filters and advanced tools, allowing for minor touch-ups or full glam transformations R14. However, some users note the absence of features like eyebrow gap tools or specific hairstyle options R3R7. There are also complaints about the removal of popular features like live video filters and face morphing R6.
Facetune Facetune users historically loved its natural editing capabilities and subtle tweaks . However, recent updates have introduced AI features that users find alter faces completely and unnaturally R81. Many also lament the removal or change of beloved filters and lighting options, like 'golden hour' and neon lights, which were primary reasons for using the app R61R87.
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR13R33R40R51
FaceApp FaceApp is generally considered easy to use R40. However, users report issues with slow retouching and smudging R13, long saving times R33, and the app stopping after a certain number of edits, even for paid users . Some also experience bugs with face swapping R51.
Facetune Facetune users find it easy to use for quick touch-ups . However, there are complaints about the 'compare original' button being hard to tap . More critically, users report glitches during the warping feature , videos becoming glitchy and freezing after applying filters , and the inability to edit individual faces in group photos .
Price and Value edge: FaceAppR1R10R16R18
FaceApp FaceApp is criticized for having very few free features, with most effects locked behind a 'pro' subscription R1R10R18R22. Users are frustrated by features that were once free now requiring additional payment . There are also reports of being charged for free trials or immediately after cancellation R16R39.
Facetune Facetune faces significant backlash over its pricing. Many users complain that almost all tools are locked behind a VIP subscription . Long-time subscribers express frustration over new paywalls for features they believe should be included R88. The pricing itself is a major concern, with users citing costs as high as $12 a week or £40 a month, which they consider overpriced compared to other services . There are numerous reports of users being charged for annual subscriptions after canceling free trials, with some calling it a scam R67R76.
User Experience and Support edge: FaceAppR21R27R34R49
FaceApp FaceApp users are annoyed by constant requests for reviews R34R49. Some subscribers report limited access to the app despite paying R27. The app also consumes a significant amount of storage R21.
Facetune Facetune users are frustrated by the app's new update, which they feel ruined the entire experience R61R81. The inability to save without a watermark or even take screenshots/screen recordings without paying is a major point of contention . While one user praised customer support , many others reported issues with subscription cancellations and refunds, with the company refusing to return money or disputing claims R76.
Pick FaceApp if

you want a powerful photo editor with natural-looking filters and a wide range of transformation options, and you are willing to navigate its subscription model and occasional bugs R14.

Pick Facetune if

you are looking for an app that offers extensive creative control and subtle, natural-looking edits, and you are prepared to pay for a subscription, potentially overlooking recent negative updates and pricing concerns .

Evidence note: Both apps have a free tier with in-app purchases, and both receive significant negative feedback regarding their aggressive monetization strategies and issues with free trials. Recent negative reviews for Facetune heavily focus on a perceived decline in quality and increased paywalls following updates.

Frequently asked

Is FaceApp truly free to use?
FaceApp offers a free version, but many desirable features and effects are locked behind a 'pro' subscription, leading to user frustration over limited free access and constant payment prompts R1R10R18R22.
What are the main complaints about Facetune's recent updates?
Recent Facetune updates have drawn complaints for removing or changing popular filters and lighting effects, introducing AI features that alter faces unnaturally, and increasing paywalls for features that were previously free or included in a subscription R61R81R87R88.
Do FaceApp or Facetune have issues with subscriptions and refunds?
Both apps have numerous user complaints about being charged for subscriptions after canceling free trials, with some users reporting difficulty getting refunds or being charged for full annual plans unexpectedly (FaceApp: R16, R39; Facetune: R67, R76, , , , , , , , ).

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] FaceApp 3/5 · US Z: Why isn’t there a feature for people who have gaps between their eyebrows? There isn’t a tool for that!
  2. [R6] FaceApp 3/5 · US Bring back the live video filter!: I love this app BUT eliminating the live video filter was a super bad move. I’m not sure why this was done but it would be so much better if they brought it back.
  3. [R7] FaceApp 1/5 · US Doesn’t do what they claim it to do: It’s not doing what I expected. Analyzing face shape and giving you better hairstyle options.
  4. [R14] FaceApp 5/5 · US 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
  5. [R13] FaceApp 1/5 · US Retouching: Retouching is much too slow and needs tweaking for accuracy. Often get smudging and dullness.
  6. [R33] FaceApp 3/5 · GB Saving: Saving takes long time to save the picture please update the issue with saving faster it’s really slow on saving take nearly 7 minutes ok
  7. [R40] FaceApp 5/5 · US Great app: I absolutely love this app. Very easy to use and retouches my pictures perfectly.
  8. [R51] FaceApp 1/5 · US It changes to male: I’m a woman and it doesn’t allow me to change the face swap to female. This is annoying. The face swap is incorrect. No one wants to look like a manly woman.
  9. [R1] FaceApp 1/5 · US Too many requests and it doesn't allow processing: Please remove the photo processing limit. · translated
  10. [R10] FaceApp 1/5 · US Bugs: Useless app because you can't edit many pics
  11. [R16] FaceApp 1/5 · US Would like to have free for 3 days before I buy: Not sure might be scam to get your credit card number..
  12. [R18] FaceApp 3/5 · GB Decent app: This is a nice app but too little free features
  13. [R21] FaceApp 3/5 · GB 43gb Somehow: It’s great for what it is but this thing uses up storage like nothing I’ve seen
  14. [R27] FaceApp 3/5 · GB Limited access: I pay for subscription every month but everytime I have limited access and I can’t use the app. Don’t recommend !!
  15. [R34] FaceApp 1/5 · US Keeps asking to write a review: Doesn’t stop asking to review the app even though I already wrote a review. Now you’re getting a bad review. STOP
  16. [R49] FaceApp 1/5 · US I hate being interrupted by constant requests for a review.: I hate being interrupted by constant requests for a review.
  17. [R22] FaceApp 1/5 · US Absolutely unusable app: Besides the mighty 6 features you can use for free, everything else is “pro” which requires you to pay monthly or annually for some extremely mediocre effects. I’ve gotten a free trial before and can confirm the pro effects are useless and a waste of money. Other than the effects the app gives, you can also edit pictures yourself but that ALSO requires pro which is ridicul
  18. [R61] Facetune 1/5 · US App completely changed: App had a complete downgrade, I have the full subscription and the app just looks cheap. They out all filters and it’s just completely not what it used to be. Honestly going to find a different app. Sad such an amazing app completely ruined itself.
  19. [R81] Facetune 3/5 · US This sucks.: I loved FaceTime. Natural editing that you can add to your liking. They JUST did an update and ruined the entire app. Idk if they’re using some kind of AI or what but now it alters your face completely. I’m so upset. A true shame.
  20. [R87] Facetune 3/5 · GB Was a big fan until now: I’ve been paying for this app for a few years and always considered I was getting good value from it, but a couple of months ago they removed the filters, such as “golden hour” which I primarily used the app for. They’ve been replaced with awful colours that don’t achieve the same effect. I won’t be renewing if these aren’t reinstated soon, sadly.
  21. [R88] Facetune 2/5 · US I pay a yearly subscription, but still have to pay for all features?: Although I have been a LONG TIME user of Facetune, and have been paying the yearly subscription since 2019, I am now finding dissatisfaction in the app. Why do I have to pay more money to use features that I should already have access to like the AI portrait modes? It makes absolutely no sense, and I am very disappointed in Face
  22. [R39] FaceApp 1/5 · US SCAM SCAM: Was charged over $21 for the ONE WEEK FREE TRIAL!! It’s a scam!!! And they won’t return your money after click
  23. [R67] Facetune 1/5 · US Beware: Do not download this app for the free subscription after you cancel your free trial they will still charge your card
  24. [R76] Facetune 1/5 · US 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

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store