Head-to-head

Faceover vs FaceAi

Faceover 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60

Winner Faceover

FaceAi 4.2★ · Free + IAP 30

Faceover is the better choice for basic face-swapping if you can navigate its recent changes, while FaceAi is plagued by high costs and functionality issues.

Full reviews: Faceover · FaceAi

Faceover, despite recent negative updates and a shift to a subscription model, still offers effective face-swapping capabilities, particularly for those who enjoyed its older, simpler version. FaceAi, however, is consistently criticized for its exorbitant pricing, hidden fees, and frequent failures in generating content, making it a less reliable and more expensive option.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: Faceover^R5^R9^R12^R22

Faceover Faceover was once praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in manually swapping faces, with users appreciating its ability to match colors and resolutions ^R5. However, recent updates have introduced AI features that many users find inferior, removing the manual editing options and making the app less creative ^R9^R22. Some users report the app no longer loads photos correctly or allows editing ^R12.

FaceAi FaceAi is intended for creating funny videos and face swaps, with some users finding it easy to navigate and effective when it works . However, many reviews indicate that the app frequently fails to create videos, produces glitchy results, or simply doesn't work as advertised . The face detection can also be inconsistent .

Ease of Use edge: Faceover^R5^R11^R12^R22

Faceover Faceover was historically easy to use, even for non-tech-savvy individuals ^R5. However, recent updates have made the user interface overly complicated and crowded with AI features, leading to frustration and making it unusable for some ^R22. There are also reports of the app kicking users out or crashing randomly ^R11^R12.

FaceAi FaceAi is described by some as very easy to navigate . However, the app's functionality issues, such as videos failing to create or requiring multiple attempts, detract significantly from its ease of use . The complex payment structure also adds to user frustration ^R72^R75.

Reliability and Performance tie^R3^R6^R11^R12

Faceover Faceover has significant reliability issues, with many users reporting the app freezing during processing, getting stuck at 94%, or crashing frequently ^R3^R6^R11^R12. Some paying subscribers report the app not working at all for weeks ^R13.

FaceAi FaceAi suffers from severe reliability problems, with numerous complaints about videos failing to create, glitching, or getting stuck loading . Users also report that content they paid for becomes inaccessible .

Price and Value edge: Faceover^R12^R18^R22^R28

Faceover Faceover has transitioned from a free or one-time purchase model to a mandatory subscription, often costing around $28 a month or $6.99 a week, which has angered many long-time users ^R12^R18^R22^R28. Users feel the app is no longer worth the cost, especially given the reduced functionality and bugs .

FaceAi FaceAi is widely criticized for being absurdly expensive and having a confusing, predatory payment model ^R64^R70^R72^R75. Users report paying for a weekly subscription (e.g., $8-$10) only to find they need to buy additional 'coins' to create videos, and then pay even more to view or save the content they just created ^R64^R70^R72^R75.

Customer Support tie^R7^R13^R15^R16

Faceover Faceover users report a complete lack of customer support, with contact emails not working and no response from developers regarding billing issues or app malfunctions ^R7^R13^R15^R16.

FaceAi FaceAi users also experience poor customer support, with reports of no response to emails regarding refunds or inaccessible content . One user mentioned contacting the team through reviews and getting a response, leading to a fix .

Pick Faceover if

You are looking for a face-swapping app that, despite recent negative updates, still has the potential for effective results and was once highly regarded for its simplicity ^R5. You are willing to navigate a subscription model and potential bugs, hoping for future improvements ^R3^R6^R13.

Pick FaceAi if

You are specifically interested in creating funny videos and are prepared to pay high, recurring costs with additional in-app purchases, and are willing to risk frequent app failures ^R64^R70.

Evidence note: Faceover's lifetime rating is significantly higher, but recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative, focusing on a major shift in business model and functionality. FaceAi's reviews are consistently negative, primarily due to its pricing model and lack of functionality. The free vs. paid asymmetry is present for Faceover, where much of the recent negativity stems from former free users now facing paywalls, but even paid users report issues. FaceAi's issues are more fundamental to its core offering and pricing.

Frequently asked

Is Faceover still free to use?

No, Faceover is no longer truly free; recent updates have introduced a mandatory paywall, forcing users to subscribe for a premium version, often costing around $28 a month or $6.99 a week, to access basic features ^R12^R18^R22^R48.

Does FaceAi have hidden costs?

Yes, FaceAi is criticized for having significant hidden costs; users report paying for a weekly subscription (e.g., $8-$10) only to find they need to purchase additional 'coins' to create videos and then pay even more to view or save the content they just created ^R64^R70^R72^R75.

Which app is more reliable for face-swapping?

Both apps have significant reliability issues, with Faceover users reporting freezing and crashing ^R3^R6^R13^R15 and FaceAi users frequently experiencing failed video creations and glitchy outputs .

What reviewers actually said

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[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!
[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
[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
[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
[R11] Faceover 4/5 · US Update is Bugged: The last update made it not work, the app kicks me out without loading anything.
[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
[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.
[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
[R28] Faceover 1/5 · US Disappointed: I’ve been using this app for years and I was loving it. Now they have a screen for “pay for premium” and you can’t use the app anymore without paying for premium. Just bring back the ads, they’re annoying but better than paying for a monthly subscription for an app I use maybe 4 times a year.
[R7] Faceover 1/5 · US Bad cancellation policy: App cancelled but still being billed
[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.
[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.
[R16] Faceover 2/5 · US Won’t restore: Why won’t it restore
[R48] Faceover 1/5 · US $6.99 a week??????: $6.99 a week????? Thanks for selling out.
[R64] FaceAi 1/5 · US Crazy expensive: The app is too damn expensive. $10 for 50 coins. And it cost 32 coins to create a video. And that’s with a paid subscription.
[R70] FaceAi 2/5 · US Absurdly expensive: Charges for every video. Promise of 50 is bs
[R72] FaceAi 3/5 · GB Face limiter: I bought this app yesterday and it is brilliant but there are a lot of underlying extras. If you want better quality it costs more and after you buy it they limit the amount you can do. When you first get an app there usually that excitement and I didn’t go overboard with it. So I accepted the messaged you’ve reached you’re daily limit! The next day around 10am I go to use it again a
[R75] FaceAi 3/5 · GB Was great but now they want more money: I’ve used this app many times and I loved it and I’ve noticed how many cahnges have been added in the app which was great however u are now like the rest of the apps you can’t save the video unless your pay an extra £9 I already pay a weekly subscription but this has disappointed me

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