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Head-to-head

Faceover vs FaceLab

Faceover 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Faceover
FaceLab 4.6★ · Free + IAP 45

Faceover is the better choice for users seeking a face-swapping app, despite recent negative changes, as FaceLab has more severe issues with unexpected charges and a credit-based system.

Full reviews: Faceover · FaceLab

Both Faceover and FaceLab are free-to-download apps with in-app purchases, but recent updates have led to significant user dissatisfaction. Faceover is criticized for its shift to an AI-focused, subscription-only model, while FaceLab faces strong complaints about unexpected charges and a credit system. Faceover still offers a more functional experience when it works, whereas FaceLab's payment issues are more pervasive.

Head to head

Features tieR1R5R9R12
Faceover Faceover previously offered manual face swapping and editing, which users loved for its simplicity and effectiveness R5R22. However, recent updates have replaced these features with an AI-driven approach, which many users find inferior, less creative, and often produces 'garbage' results R1R12R36. The app now primarily offers AI swaps and templates, removing the manual control that made it popular R9R22R34R36.
FaceLab FaceLab offers features like hairstyle changes, gender swaps, and AI-generated videos . Users appreciate the ability to try new hairstyles and create 'awesome skits' . However, many features are locked behind a paywall or a credit system, limiting free usage R72R84. Some users also find the AI results to be 'trash' or inaccurate .
Ease of Use tieR3R5R11R12
Faceover Faceover was once praised for being 'effective & easy to learn' and simple to use, even for non-tech-savvy individuals R5. However, recent updates have made the user interface 'overly complicated' and 'crowded with tons of ai garbage,' leading to it being 'literally unusable' for some R22. Users report issues with photos not loading correctly and the app crashing R3R11R12.
FaceLab FaceLab is described as 'pretty easy' to use for finding and applying features like hairstyle changes . Some users find it 'fun' and 'enjoyable' . However, the app's reliance on a credit system and frequent paywalls can make it difficult to navigate and use desired features without constant interruptions R72R84R103.
Reliability edge: FaceoverR6R11R13R15
Faceover Faceover has significant reliability issues, with users reporting that the app 'still locks up' or gets 'stuck on 94%' during processing R6R15R17. Many users state the app 'no longer functions' or 'kicks me out without loading anything' after updates R11R13R19. This unreliability is a major concern, especially for paying subscribers R13R15R17R19.
FaceLab FaceLab's reliability is less about crashes and more about its functionality being hampered by its payment model. While the app 'works' , users frequently encounter situations where features require payment or credits, making the app feel unreliable in delivering its promised functions without constant financial hurdles R72.
Price/Value edge: FaceoverR7R12R14R18
Faceover Faceover has transitioned from a free app with optional purchases or a one-time payment to a mandatory subscription model, costing around $6.99 a week or $28 a month R12R18R22. Users who made 'lifetime purchases' found them revoked . This shift is widely criticized as 'greedy' and a 'scam,' with many feeling the app is 'not worth it' for its current functionality R7R14R18R20.
FaceLab FaceLab is also a free app with in-app purchases, but users report being charged unexpectedly for 'free trials' R69R97R112R118. The app operates on a credit system where 'everything you do costs credits,' which users must purchase R72R84R103. Subscription costs are noted as high, with some mentioning $13 a week R112. Users feel it's a 'cash grab' and 'expensive,' offering 'free features you find on other platforms' .
Support tieR13R15R17R19
Faceover Faceover users report a complete lack of support. The contact email 'does not work,' and there is 'no response from the developer' for issues like app functionality or subscription problems R13R15. Users who are paying for subscriptions are particularly frustrated by the absence of support when the app fails R13R15R17R19.
FaceLab FaceLab users also experience issues with support, particularly regarding billing. Requests for refunds for unexpected charges or canceled subscriptions are denied . Users struggle to cancel subscriptions or understand billing policies .
Pick Faceover if

Pick Faceover if you are looking for a face-swapping app and are willing to navigate its recent shift to an AI-focused, subscription-based model, especially if you prioritize its historical ease of use and effective results when it functions correctly R5.

Pick FaceLab if

Pick FaceLab if you are interested in trying out various AI-generated hairstyles or videos and are prepared for a credit-based system and potential high subscription costs, and you are comfortable with managing your subscriptions closely to avoid unexpected charges .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative recent reviews, heavily skewed towards complaints about pricing, forced subscriptions, and app functionality changes. The lifetime ratings are high for both, but recent reviews indicate a sharp decline in user satisfaction. The evidence for Faceover's historical quality is strong, but recent updates have largely negated it. FaceLab's reviews are consistently negative regarding its monetization strategy.

Frequently asked

Is Faceover truly free?
No, Faceover is no longer truly free; while it's a free download, recent updates force users into a paid free trial and a subscription model, with costs around $6.99 a week or $28 a month, making it unusable without payment R12R18R20R22.
Does FaceLab charge for its 'free trial'?
Yes, FaceLab users frequently report being charged unexpectedly for what is advertised as a 'free trial,' with some instances of charges like $21.60 or $12 to $13.99 immediately after starting R69R97R112R118.
What happened to Faceover's manual editing features?
Faceover's manual editing features, which allowed users to cut and paste faces, have been largely replaced by an AI-driven system in recent updates, which many long-time users find inferior, less creative, and 'ruined' R9R22R34R36.
Why are FaceLab users complaining about credits?
FaceLab operates on a credit system where 'everything you do costs credits,' and users must purchase more credits after exhausting their initial allowance, leading to complaints about it being a 'cash grab' and expensive R72R84R94R103.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Faceover 1/5 · US Face change: Garbage
  2. [R5] Faceover 5/5 · US Effective & easy to learn: I downloaded it and was able to get what I wanted done within 15 minutes. I replaced a face in an old b&w photo with one from a new color photo. The software took the color and matched it to the old b&w very well. The hi-resolution down grades to the same grainy look too. Nicely done!
  3. [R9] Faceover 3/5 · GB Ruined the app!: Had this app about 3 years and it’s always been great Now it’s changed and completley ruined. I like to paste my own pics in my album not random stuff available by the app. Had to delete it
  4. [R12] Faceover 1/5 · US Worst app on planet earth: I miss the old simple version. Just some few things below 1.No button to access free version - forces you to do paid free trial. 2. Some photos on your cameras roll won’t show up no matter how many times you save it 3. Finally when ready to make a photo you have to watch a 1 minute unskippable stupid video 4. App crashes randomly Lastly if your SOMEHOW able gene
  5. [R3] Faceover 3/5 · US Cool ap. Buggy: Had to uninstall it several times in order to make it work from one photo prank to another
  6. [R11] Faceover 4/5 · US Update is Bugged: The last update made it not work, the app kicks me out without loading anything.
  7. [R6] Faceover 3/5 · US Still locks up: This app is great except some songs always stop at 94%. If this was fixed, I would give 5 stars.
  8. [R13] Faceover 4/5 · US crashed: This app has not worked in over two weeks. I have tried multiple ways to get support. I have no response from the developer. I am paying for a subscription. It is fun when working but if no value without support.
  9. [R15] Faceover 5/5 · US Bump in the road: Purchased the Faceover Pro. It worked great for a few months but then would freeze in the “processing” task when switching face photos. The contact email does not work so I’m unable to contact them to fix the problem. Faceover please fix the problems.
  10. [R7] Faceover 1/5 · US Bad cancellation policy: App cancelled but still being billed
  11. [R14] Faceover 1/5 · US Scam: If you try clicking either terms, privacy, or restore it directs you to a scam alert in safari/chrome. You can’t even read the terms before agreeing to the subscription. Scary practice.
  12. [R18] Faceover 1/5 · US This app is annoying and greedy: You have to pay for premium to use the app like you genuinely can’t use the features ONCE it’s horrible and the app is probably ai slop
  13. [R17] Faceover 5/5 · US How can Get this App to work: I already pay for this app and is not working , I used before and it was very good .. speed and quality, now I bought it again , but is not working …. Stop at 94%
  14. [R19] Faceover 4/5 · US No Longer Functions: DO NOT BUY! This is a dead app. I paid for a subscription in October 2024 and the app no longer functions. It hangs on processing step and will not allow loading of images.
  15. [R20] Faceover 1/5 · US Bad bad bad: The pop up ad for premium won’t go away this is a terrible thing and it says it’s FREE yeah right
  16. [R22] Faceover 1/5 · US Unusable: I have used this app for years. It used to be perfect- manually copy a section of a photo and paste it on top of another. It was perfect because of its simplicity. Now it’s literally unusable. Not only is the user interface overly complicated, it’s also crowded with tons of ai garbage. On top of all that, you can’t use it anymore at all- that’s right. Unless you decide to pay $28 a month
  17. [R69] FaceLab 3/5 · US Free trial charges $21.60: The free trial appears to cost $21.60 and I only just started my free trial just now. I’ve requested a full refund and canceled my free trial since it evidently costs money. I’d recommend GLAM instead, I didn’t experience that over there on that app.
  18. [R97] FaceLab 1/5 · US Said free trial charges me $12 anyway: Literally says free trial for three days then charges my card. Never had that happen with any other subscription through Apple
  19. [R112] FaceLab 1/5 · US Garbage: Terrible app. Claim 3 free days then charged you $13.99 instantly. Then $15.99 after a month. I hope these people die in hell
  20. [R118] FaceLab 1/5 · US misleading: I was charged 10 dollars when I wanted to do the 3 day free trial. I ended up using it still but if you want multiple AI generated photos it will try and charge you more. Don’t waste your time on this terrible app!!
  21. [R34] Faceover 1/5 · US Very disappointing every time I go in to edit a photo I can’t: There is no longer an option to upload or edit photos in my app. None of the settings for manual editing are there. Can’t cut copy or edit anything can only “swap” with preexisting templates.
  22. [R36] Faceover 1/5 · US App was great until: App was cool until they decided to go full ai with new update so went ahead and canceled. It’s not even good ai either like it was much more fun when you could cut and paste as you wanted now everything is with ai. As with anything with ai. The creativity of the user is lost. No point of paying yet alone having
  23. [R72] FaceLab 3/5 · US Credits: App works on a credit system. You start with a certain amount of credits, everything you do costs credits, and you have to purchase more credits. They do give you 100 free credits for posting a review.
  24. [R84] FaceLab 3/5 · US It’s meh: You pretty much have to buy everything you wanna do and I mean the quality is good but not it
  25. [R94] FaceLab 1/5 · US Don’t download this app: The app sucks now the change is stupid should have kept it the same you pay for it and still need credits rip off
  26. [R103] FaceLab 1/5 · US Money: You have to pay for everything. How do y’all get coins?

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