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Head-to-head

Faceover vs Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor

Faceover 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor
Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 4.6★ · Free + IAP 45

Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor is slightly better for natural-looking AI edits, but both apps suffer from significant issues with pricing, subscriptions, and customer support, making neither a strong recommendation.

Full reviews: Faceover · Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor

Both Faceover and Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor are face editing apps that have shifted towards AI-driven features and subscription models, leading to widespread user dissatisfaction. While Retake AI generally produces more natural-looking results, both apps are plagued by complaints about high prices, deceptive free trials, and poor customer support.

Head to head

Features and AI Quality edge: Retake AI Face & Selfie EditorR1R5R9R12
Faceover Faceover users report a significant decline in quality and functionality after recent updates, with the app becoming 'garbage' and 'unusable' R1R12R22. Many long-time users preferred the old manual cut-and-paste features, finding the new AI 'not good' and restrictive R9. Some users found it effective for specific tasks like matching colors in old photos R5.
Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor Retake AI users generally praise its ability to make pictures look 'natural and nice' and 'very real' . However, some note that results can look 'fake' or 'AI' , particularly with overly white teeth or added makeup that cannot be turned off . There are also complaints that the AI doesn't always look like the user .
Ease of Use tieR5R10R12R22
Faceover Faceover was once considered 'easy to learn' and 'simple' R5, but recent updates have made its user interface 'overly complicated' and 'crowded' R22. Some users found it 'time consuming' R10 and reported issues with photos not loading correctly R12.
Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor Retake AI is described as 'easy to edit' and 'easy to use' . However, some users found it 'difficult' to navigate , and a common complaint is the inability to preview results before paying R103.
Reliability and Performance tieR3R6R11R12
Faceover Faceover users frequently report bugs, crashes, and freezing issues, especially after updates R3R6R11R12. Many mention the app getting stuck at '94%' during processing R6. Paid subscribers also report the app no longer functioning R13.
Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor Retake AI also experiences reliability issues, with users reporting it 'buffering forever and not finalizing filters' . Some users who paid for a subscription found that the app 'doesn't work' or won't restore purchases R67.
Price and Value tieR12R18R20R22
Faceover Faceover has faced severe backlash for its pricing model. Many users complain about being forced into paid subscriptions, often without a free version or a way to bypass the paywall R12R18R20R22. The weekly subscription price of $6.99 R48R59 is considered 'immense greed' and 'not worth it' . Long-time users are particularly upset about previous 'lifetime purchases' being invalidated .
Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor Retake AI also receives extensive criticism for its high subscription costs, with users reporting prices as high as $15 a week R70 or £9.99 per week R84. Many feel the app is 'useless without paying' R61R64R103 and that advertisements for a 'free trial' are deceptive, with some being charged immediately R79 or not receiving notifications before trials end R61R70. Users also complain about limits even with a paid subscription .
Customer Support tieR7R13R15R67
Faceover Faceover users report a complete lack of support. The contact email 'does not work' R15, and developers do not respond to inquiries about non-functioning apps or billing issues R13. There are also complaints about a 'bad cancellation policy' and continued billing after cancellation R7.
Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor Retake AI users also struggle with customer support, reporting no response to issues with purchases not restoring R67 and difficulties with refunds for services not received R91. Users advise taking screenshots of cancellations due to issues with refunds .
Pick Faceover if

You are looking for an app that once offered simple, manual face editing, but be aware that recent updates have significantly changed its functionality and pricing model R9R22.

Pick Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor if

You prioritize AI-driven face editing that can produce natural-looking results, even if it comes with a high subscription cost and potential issues with artificial enhancements .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high number of recent negative reviews, primarily concerning the shift to subscription models and the perceived decline in quality or functionality. The lifetime ratings are high for both, but recent sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, which is reflected in the scores and verdict. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is very pronounced, as both apps are criticized for being essentially unusable without a paid subscription, despite being advertised as 'free'.

Frequently asked

What are the main complaints about Faceover?
The main complaints about Faceover are its shift from a free or one-time purchase model to a mandatory, expensive weekly subscription R12R48, a significant decline in app functionality and quality after updates R4R12R22, frequent bugs, crashes, and freezing R3R6R11, and unresponsive customer support R13R15.
Is Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor truly free?
No, Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor is not truly free; users widely report that the app is 'unusable and useless without paying' R61R64R103, and many features require a subscription, with some users being charged immediately despite free trial offers R79.
How much do these apps cost?
Faceover is reported to cost $6.99 a week R48R59, while Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor is reported to cost as much as $15 a week R70 or £9.99 per week R84.
Do these apps have good customer support?
No, both apps have significant complaints about poor or non-existent customer support, with Faceover users reporting non-working contact emails and no responses R13R15, and Retake AI users struggling with unaddressed purchase issues and refund problems R67R91.

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. [R10] Faceover 1/5 · US Sucks: Easy to use but time consuming
  6. [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
  7. [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
  8. [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.
  9. [R11] Faceover 4/5 · US Update is Bugged: The last update made it not work, the app kicks me out without loading anything.
  10. [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
  11. [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
  12. [R7] Faceover 1/5 · US Bad cancellation policy: App cancelled but still being billed
  13. [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.
  14. [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.
  15. [R67] Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: Purchased and it won’t restore purchase. I haven’t changed devices and it won’t reload. Can not use and have not heard back from support about this issue and of course no refunds!
  16. [R4] Faceover 1/5 · US What Happened?: This app use to be so fun and easy to use now it’s absolutely terrible
  17. [R61] Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 1/5 · US Subscription: This app really is a waste of time. That app is genuinely unusable and useless without paying for it. I paid for the subscription and asked for notifications before my free trial was over, and I got 0 notifications. Do not get it unless you wanna waste time and energy.
  18. [R64] Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 1/5 · US Waste of time: Do not waste your time with this app you have to pay for it the advertisement is nothing but false is not free whatsoever, there’s plenty of tools online that you can use for free I repeat don’t waste ur time with this app
  19. [R79] Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 1/5 · US Stole my money: Said free 7 day trial but immediately took my money.
  20. [R103] Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 1/5 · US All about the money: Its all about money … they force you to buy the deals without giving you a chance to try it not even at least one picture to see if you like it or not I had to delete it right after download it because I am not paying even for one week trial without try it for free for at least for one picture.
  21. [R48] Faceover 1/5 · US $6.99 a week??????: $6.99 a week????? Thanks for selling out.
  22. [R59] Faceover 1/5 · US Bait and switch: As soon as you open it you get a full screen pop up that forces you to start a 3 day trial ($6.99 after).
  23. [R70] Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 1/5 · US Works, but contains FALSE CLAIMS and expensive AF.: First using this app I thought it worked well, did its job. However, there is very little you can do for free and every feature needs a subscription. $15 a WEEK btw. I used a free trial to see if it was worth, and clicked the “notify me days before my trial ends” option the app gives. I ended up not needed it as much as I downloaded it for, and i
  24. [R84] Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 3/5 · GB Okay: This app was pretty good when you didn’t have to pay £9.99 per week!! That’s just greedy! A month? That’s still expensive but a week?!! There’s still a lot of flaws with it, however I have gotten some good pictures from it when you could do a few for free, all you needed to do was watch some ads. In conclusion it’s not worth the subscription.
  25. [R91] Retake AI Face & Selfie Editor 1/5 · US Don’t do it!: Pictures look fake and once you cancel your subscription, months late you get charged again and can’t get a refund for services you never received. Horrible all around!

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