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Head-to-head

Reface vs Facetune

Reface 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Tie
Facetune 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60

Reface offers more unique face-swapping and entertainment features, while Facetune provides a broader range of traditional photo editing tools, but both apps face significant criticism regarding their pricing models and subscription practices.

Full reviews: Reface · Facetune

Reface excels in entertaining face swaps and AI-driven style changes, but users frequently report issues with content flagging and aggressive, confusing subscription charges. Facetune offers comprehensive photo editing, but recent updates have led to user dissatisfaction with removed features, AI alterations, and similarly problematic billing practices.

Head to head

Features and Functionality tieR1R2R5R6
Reface Reface is praised for its fun and realistic face-swapping capabilities, allowing users to see themselves in different scenarios, try on hairstyles, and even restore old photos R2R5. However, many users report that the app has become restrictive, flagging appropriate content as inappropriate R1R6R21. Some also mention blurry or distorted facial images R6R22 and limited content R9. There are also reports of core features, like custom face swaps, no longer working .
Facetune Facetune is valued for its ability to make subtle, natural-looking edits and offer extensive creative control for quick touch-ups and enhancements . Users appreciate the variety of options and adjustments . However, recent updates have been heavily criticized for removing popular filters , introducing AI that alters faces completely , and making many tools VIP-only R64. Some users also report glitches with warping features and video editing .
Ease of Use tieR1R18R33R37
Reface Reface is generally considered easy to use for its core face-swapping function R37. However, some users find content restrictions frustrating and time-consuming, requiring them to contest rejections R1. There are also complaints about bugs, such as needing to restart the app after a few pictures R18. Account creation and recovery are also cited as difficult R33.
Facetune Facetune is praised for being simple and easy for quick touch-ups . However, some users find the compare original button hard to tap . Recent updates have made the app less intuitive, with some features becoming locked R64 or the AI altering faces unexpectedly . The app also has issues with applying changes to multiple faces in a photo .
Reliability tieR1R6R21R22
Reface Reface users report significant reliability issues, including features suddenly stopping working , images being rejected as inappropriate R1R6R21, and blurry or distorted output R6R22. Some users also experience login problems and account lockouts, even after purchasing lifetime memberships R36.
Facetune Facetune users report glitches, such as the app freezing during video edits and the warping feature glitching out and not saving progress . Recent updates have also made the app unreliable for many, with features disappearing or AI altering images in undesirable ways .
Price and Value tieR3R4R7R9
Reface Reface is heavily criticized for its pricing and subscription practices. Users report being charged weekly ($19.99) instead of monthly R19, unauthorized charges R7R10, difficulty canceling subscriptions R26, and being charged multiple times for lifetime memberships without access R36. Many feel the app is overpriced for its limited content R3R4R9R15.
Facetune Facetune also faces strong criticism for its pricing. Users report unexpected weekly charges ($12/week, , ) or yearly charges ($80, R76, , , , ) after free trials, and difficulty canceling R76. Many features are paywalled even for subscribers R64. Users find the app too expensive, especially after recent changes R79.
Customer Support tieR26R32R34R36
Reface Reface's customer service receives mixed reviews. Some users report quick responses but limited power to solve problems like account access or unauthorized charges R36. Others describe customer service as shady and impossible to reach a real person R32, or that phone numbers and email addresses are invalid R26.
Facetune Facetune users report difficulties with customer support, especially when trying to cancel subscriptions or get refunds. They are often directed between Apple Support and Facetune, with neither taking responsibility for charges R76. Some users describe the company as a "scam" due to these issues .
Pick Reface if

You want an app primarily for entertaining face swaps, trying on hairstyles, or restoring old photos, and you are willing to navigate potential content restrictions and closely monitor your subscriptions R2R33.

Pick Facetune if

You need a photo editing app for subtle, natural touch-ups and creative enhancements, and you are prepared for a potentially high subscription cost and recent changes to features .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, particularly concerning their subscription models and customer service. The high lifetime ratings for both apps are likely skewed by earlier, more positive experiences before recent updates and pricing changes. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is evident, as many negative reviews stem from users encountering unexpected charges after free trials or finding the free tier too restrictive.

Frequently asked

How much do Reface and Facetune cost?
Reface users report weekly charges of $19.99, monthly fees, and lifetime memberships for $49.99, with many experiencing unauthorized or unexpected recurring charges R7R10R15R19. Facetune users report weekly charges of $12, yearly subscriptions around $80, and a lump sum payment of £59.99 R76.
Are Reface and Facetune free to use?
Both Reface and Facetune offer free trials, but users frequently report that most features are locked behind a paywall and that they are often charged without clear consent or after canceling the trial R63R64R70R79.
Do Reface and Facetune have good customer support?
Customer support for both apps is generally criticized, with Reface users reporting quick but ineffective responses or invalid contact information R26R32R36, and Facetune users struggling to get refunds or cancellations, often being bounced between the app and Apple Support R76.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Reface 1/5 · US Useless: Every picture or video is rejected because of possible inappropriate material. This means that every video has to be contested and approved one week later. Who needs this? Find something better
  2. [R2] Reface 5/5 · US Great image!: You made look so good! I can’t believe it’s me.
  3. [R5] Reface 5/5 · US Great entertainment: Love this app
  4. [R6] Reface 3/5 · US Great app but restrictive: Great app… facial images remain blurry/distorted, so some points off there, but a great app…unless you run into one of the “restrictive guardrails” that thinks a picture of a nun for example is nudity or sexual in nature.
  5. [R18] Reface 3/5 · US Good but bugs: Won't let you do more than 1 or 2 pics, then you have to restart the app.
  6. [R33] Reface 4/5 · US Photo Restore: This app has been a game changer when it comes to restoring my family’s old memories. I will continue to use it. Just wish there was an easier way to create an account and recovery the account when you upgrade your phone.
  7. [R37] Reface 5/5 · US It works: And so easy
  8. [R21] Reface 3/5 · US Filter: Fun app. It does have an issue flagging content as inappropriate when it is completely appropriate.
  9. [R22] Reface 1/5 · US Blurry: Unfortunately no matter how many times I try the quality of the face swapped image is so blurry.
  10. [R3] Reface 3/5 · US Cute: Expensive
  11. [R4] Reface 1/5 · US Don’t download!!: Total waste of money if you’re looking for hairstyles. You Weill spend 15 just to get to it. Garbage!
  12. [R7] Reface 1/5 · US The worst company I ever seen.: Fixes your pictures, but the keep taking the monthly fee from your account. They took 4 monthly fees from my account before the month ended. They charged for a video. This app sucks you dry. I advise everyone to pass it by. It is not worth it. I haven’t 1star but that is too many. They steal your money by charging you 4 or more monthly fees in less than a month.
  13. [R9] Reface 3/5 · US Better: You need to tweek it a bwtter youvstarted out go but your content is to limited
  14. [R26] Reface 1/5 · US Fraudulent App. Do not use!: This app will charge you weekly even after you cancel within the time frame. When you try to contact them the phone number and email address is not valid.
  15. [R32] Reface 1/5 · US Stealing my money customer service shady!: This app is fraudulent, and impossible to get help from customer service. I paid $6.99, I was unable to log on. Then weekly $19.99 deductions from my credit card. I have tried everything to contact a real person for help. No luck! Please do not fall for the false advertising!
  16. [R34] Reface 1/5 · US Good graphics but…: Horrible customer service and the review from the customer before me, was spot on. Don’t get it, you’ll regret it.
  17. [R36] Reface 1/5 · US Purchased lifetime membership,never allowed to access or use, charged 3 times for it, refund refused: App did not recognize my email, so app did not allow access for use. Inquired via customer service for help. I will share that customer service is quite quick to respond, however they have limited to no power to help solve the problem. I was charged for 3 “lifetime” memberships of $49.99, three mo
  18. [R10] Reface 1/5 · US Never authorized charges: $85 in unauthorized charges. Stop payment required from bank.
  19. [R15] Reface 3/5 · US Pricey: I was charged 7.99 for one day. Would only let me check out a few hairstyles. Not worth it.
  20. [R19] Reface 1/5 · US Scam: I initially wanted to try some different hairstyles and it was only like 3, maybe 4, that’s it! I paid like $7.99 , total waste of money, THEN , I discover today they have been taking money from my acct EVERY SINGLE WEEK!! And it’s not $7.99, it’s $19.99!! I’m about to call my attorney if they don’t refund all the money they have stolen from me! I NEVER AGREED TO PAY FOR THIS HAIRSTYLE TRY O
  21. [R63] Facetune 3/5 · US Estoy cansada: Todo es pago
  22. [R64] Facetune 1/5 · US Disappointed customer: Can not believe all the tools have become locked without paying for VIP access. After using is for 7 years I will now be using something else.
  23. [R70] Facetune 1/5 · US NOT AT ALL WHAT IT USED TO BE: NOT ONE SINGLE DIFFERENCE IN PHOTOS ON THEIR FREE TRIAL APP
  24. [R79] Facetune 1/5 · US Pay app: I hate these apps they make you pay a monthly subscription to use.
  25. [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