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Head-to-head

Reface vs FaceApp

Reface 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Tie
FaceApp 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75

Reface is better for dynamic face swaps and entertainment, but FaceApp offers more natural photo retouching and a wider range of static editing features.

Full reviews: Reface · FaceApp

Reface excels at realistic face swaps in videos and images for entertainment, but users report significant issues with content flagging and unauthorized charges. FaceApp provides a broad suite of photo editing tools, including natural retouching and style changes, though many features are paywalled and some users experience performance issues.

Head to head

Features & Content tieR1R2R5R6
Reface Reface is praised for its entertaining face swaps and realistic results, with some users finding it useful for creative projects like filmmaking storyboards R2R5. However, many users report that content is now heavily restricted, with even innocent images flagged as inappropriate, making the app less enjoyable and functional than before R1R6R21. Some also note a limitation in content and options .
FaceApp FaceApp is highly regarded for its natural retouching and ability to enhance photos, offering options for subtle improvements or dramatic changes . Users appreciate its advanced tools and professional look . However, a significant number of users express disappointment that many features, including popular video editing and face swapping options, have been removed or moved behind a paywall R65R79. Some also note a lack of specific features like eyebrow gap tools or diverse body types .
Ease of Use & Performance tieR1R6R18R21
Reface Reface is generally considered easy to use for its core function of face swapping . However, users report issues with blurry or distorted facial images R6, bugs that limit the number of pictures that can be processed before restarting the app R18, and content being rejected as inappropriate R1R6R21R51.
FaceApp FaceApp is praised for being easy to use for retouching and editing . However, some users report slow retouching , the app consuming a large amount of storage , and frequent bugs that prevent editing after a certain number of uses daily, even for paying subscribers . There are also complaints about constant requests for reviews interrupting the user experience .
Price & Value edge: FaceAppR3R4R7R10
Reface Reface is frequently criticized for its pricing, with many users reporting high costs, such as $7.99 for limited features or $19.99 per week R3R4R19. A significant number of reviews detail unauthorized, continuous weekly charges, even after cancellation attempts, leading to accusations of scamming and fraud R7R10R16R19. Some users who purchased lifetime memberships were charged multiple times and denied access or refunds .
FaceApp FaceApp's value is diminished by many features being paywalled, requiring monthly or annual subscriptions R66R79R81. Users are frustrated by previous free services now requiring additional payment . There are also reports of being charged for free trials . However, some long-term users find the subscription worth the cost for the quality of edits .
Customer Support & Reliability edge: FaceAppR7R10R16R19
Reface Reface has severe issues with reliability and customer support. Many users report unauthorized weekly charges that are difficult to cancel, with no valid contact information or unresponsive customer service R7R10R16R19. Some users who contacted support found them quick to respond but unable to resolve issues like account access or multiple charges for lifetime memberships . One user did report a prompt resolution after leaving a scathing review .
FaceApp FaceApp users report issues with reliability, such as the app being slow, refreshing constantly, and requiring restarts . Some paying users experience daily limits on edits, despite their subscription, and report sending multiple emails to support without resolution . There are also complaints about the app repeatedly asking for reviews, which detracts from the user experience .
Pick Reface if

you prioritize dynamic face swaps for entertainment and creative projects, and are willing to navigate potential issues with content restrictions and subscription management R5.

Pick FaceApp if

you need a robust photo editing app for natural retouching and various stylistic changes, and are prepared to pay for premium features, accepting that some previously free options are now paid .

Evidence note: Reface reviews show a strong negative skew regarding billing practices and content restrictions, which significantly impacts its overall user satisfaction despite positive feedback on its core face-swapping functionality. FaceApp's negative reviews primarily focus on paywalling features and performance bugs, rather than fraudulent charges.

Frequently asked

Are there issues with unauthorized charges for Reface?
Yes, many Reface users report significant issues with unauthorized and continuous weekly charges, often $19.99 per week, even after attempting to cancel subscriptions or for services they did not authorize R7R10R19R25.
Does Reface flag content as inappropriate?
Yes, Reface users frequently report that the app flags a high percentage of uploaded photos and videos as 'inappropriate material' or 'restricted content,' even for innocent images, making many features unusable R1R6R21R51.
Are FaceApp's features free?
No, while FaceApp offers some free features, a significant portion of its effects and editing tools are locked behind a 'Pro' subscription, requiring users to pay monthly or annually to access them R66R79R81R97.
Can FaceApp edit videos?
FaceApp users express disappointment that the video editing feature, including popular young and old filters, has been removed or is no longer available, despite being a highly desired function R65R89R95R107.

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. [R21] Reface 3/5 · US Filter: Fun app. It does have an issue flagging content as inappropriate when it is completely appropriate.
  7. [R3] Reface 3/5 · US Cute: Expensive
  8. [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!
  9. [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.
  10. [R10] Reface 1/5 · US Never authorized charges: $85 in unauthorized charges. Stop payment required from bank.
  11. [R16] Reface 1/5 · US Scam!: This app is a scam - Avoid it! doesn’t show up in subscriptions so you can’t easily manage or cancel. And then delays app downloads so you can’t login to manage downloads.
  12. [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
  13. [R25] Reface 1/5 · US Continuous Weekly Charges: I’ve just recently discovered that they have been charging my card $19.95 weekly for the past 6 months. I’ll be disputing all of the garages. A Google search readily reviews that this is not just me but a pattern of behavior clearly calling out questionable business practices.
  14. [R51] Reface 1/5 · US App Deteriorated: This app was consistently 5 stars with me for years. Recently, every video I swap is treated as NSFW. Even women wearing decent shorts are NSFW? Really? Pisses me off. And they want us to contact them everytime we disagree just for them to unflag? Waste of so much time. One star now! If I could give negative, star I’d do it in a heartbeat. This and Revive, the other app they own
  15. [R66] FaceApp 3/5 · GB Decent app: This is a nice app but too little free features
  16. [R79] 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
  17. [R81] FaceApp 1/5 · US Not free: Downloaded an app which can easily be replaced by chatgp or any other ai app which does a hell of a lot more
  18. [R97] FaceApp 1/5 · US if i could i would give it a 0: i hate everything is literally pro you can’t put anything on cause it will ask you for money
  19. [R65] FaceApp 5/5 · US FaceApp Video: It’s perfect App. But we need for Video! Pleeeeease 🙏🙏🙏
  20. [R89] FaceApp 2/5 · US please look at this suggestion!: Could you please reconsider bringing back the video option with the young and old filters? I believe it would greatly boost your app's popularity. Honestly, that was the best feature, and reintroducing it would make the app much more appealing🥹🥹🥹
  21. [R95] FaceApp 1/5 · US No videos?: Why can’t we do videos anymore?
  22. [R107] FaceApp 2/5 · US Better with Video: Loved this app when it had video

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