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Head-to-head

BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor vs Facetune

BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor
Facetune 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55

BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor is slightly better for casual users due to its broader range of free features, while Facetune struggles with recent updates and aggressive monetization.

Full reviews: BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor · Facetune

BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor and Facetune are both popular selfie and photo editing apps with similar free-to-paid models. BeautyPlus offers more free features and is generally seen as easier to use, despite recent complaints about increased paywalls. Facetune, while praised for its powerful editing, has faced significant backlash over recent updates that removed popular features, introduced AI that alters faces unnaturally, and implemented confusing, expensive subscription practices.

Head to head

Features and Editing Capabilities tieR4R5R7R10
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus is praised for its 'glow cam' and various filters, with users appreciating its ability to make pictures look natural R5R41R44. However, recent updates have been criticized for removing beloved features, making hair filters look unnatural, and reducing photo resolution R4R7R10R24. Some users also note that while it has many options, some advanced features like upscaling need to be done individually .
Facetune Facetune is lauded for its extensive creative control, subtle and natural-looking edits, and its ability to make significant improvements to images . However, many users express strong disappointment with recent updates, stating that the app 'completely changed,' removed good filters (like 'golden hour'), and introduced AI features that unnaturally alter faces R61. Some also report issues with editing multiple faces in a photo or glitching during the warping feature .
Ease of Use tieR21R34R41R46
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus is generally considered easy to use for photo editing R41. However, some users find basic settings like eye size control to be missing R21. There are also complaints about ads interrupting the photo-taking process R34R46.
Facetune Facetune is praised for being easy to use for subtle, natural-looking edits . However, some users find the 'compare original' button difficult to tap and others report the app glitching during certain features .
Reliability and Performance tieR6R15R24R25
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor Some BeautyPlus users report the app not working properly, spinning indefinitely, or specific features like manual teeth whitening or hair filters malfunctioning after updates R6R15R24R25. There are also complaints about poor picture quality after editing and face detection issues .
Facetune Facetune users report issues with videos becoming glitchy and freezing after applying filters . The warping feature is also noted to glitch out, not saving progress . Some users also state that the app 'doesn't work' or is 'useless for even the simplest edits' after updates .
Price and Value tieR1R3R12R16
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus is heavily criticized for becoming 'money hungry' with many features, including basic ones, locked behind paywalls or premium subscriptions R1R3R12R16. Users lament the removal of options to watch ads for premium features R12 and express frustration over having to pay for new features even after subscribing R3. Annual subscriptions are cited as expensive, ranging from $47.99 to $65 .
Facetune Facetune faces widespread criticism for its pricing and monetization strategies. Users report that 'everything is paid' and that most tools are locked without VIP access . There are complaints about the price increasing significantly, from $10 a month to $12 a week . Many users feel the app is overpriced, especially when similar features are available for free elsewhere . The removal of the option to watch ads for free saves is also a point of contention .
Customer Support and Subscription Handling edge: BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo EditorR6R13R19R22
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus users report difficulty getting help from customer service R6. There are numerous complaints about misleading free trials, with users being immediately charged for annual subscriptions ($60) even after trying to cancel or only using the app for a minute R13R19R22. Some users also report being charged again after previously canceling R19.
Facetune Facetune has severe issues with its subscription and cancellation process. Many users report being charged for annual subscriptions ($77-$80) despite canceling free trials or deleting the app R67R76R100R102. Users describe being tricked into yearly plans and being unable to get refunds, with customer service often deflecting responsibility between the app and Apple R76. Some reviews even call the company a 'scam' R102. One user, however, praised their customer support .
Pick BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor if

you want a selfie editor with a decent range of free features, are willing to contend with some ads, and prioritize a slightly less problematic subscription experience R44R12R13.

Pick Facetune if

you are a long-time user who values its powerful, natural-looking editing capabilities and are willing to pay a premium, despite recent negative updates and pricing changes .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews regarding their monetization strategies and recent updates, which skews recent sentiment. Facetune's issues with misleading free trials and charges are more severe and widespread in the reviews than BeautyPlus's.

Frequently asked

Is BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor truly free?
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor offers a free tier with many features, but an increasing number of tools, including basic edits and the 'glow cam,' are now behind paywalls or limited to a certain number of uses per day R1R12R18R44.
Does Facetune have a free trial?
While Facetune advertises free trials, many users report being immediately charged for annual subscriptions (ranging from $77-$80) even after canceling the trial or deleting the app, with some calling it a scam R67R76R100R102.
Are there issues with recent updates for these apps?
Both apps have received significant criticism for recent updates; BeautyPlus users complain about removed features, unnatural hair filters, and reduced photo resolution R4R10R24, while Facetune users are upset about the removal of popular filters, the introduction of AI that unnaturally alters faces, and general app downgrades R61.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 1/5 · US Please change video edits to the way it used to be. I hate this new update, it does not look good: ^
  2. [R5] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 5/5 · US Clear pictures: I totally recommend this app!
  3. [R7] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 2/5 · US Ya no me gusta: Esta aplicación era mejor antes ahora la cámara saca fotos con muy poca resolución creo que ya no boy a pagar más por tenerla buscaré otra aplicación mejor
  4. [R10] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 1/5 · US Ruined in the last update: This was my favorite editing app and they removed the best features in the latest version. Seriously ruined it :(
  5. [R21] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 3/5 · US Eye size??: How is the eye size controlled in this app? Am I supposed to look like ET? A very basic settings. Paid premium just to see this very basic settings is missing. Any plans to fix this?
  6. [R34] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 2/5 · US Too many ads while taking pictures: I really dislike that advertisements pop up in the middle of taking photos. It interrupts the process and takes too long for the app to return to normal. This needs improvement.
  7. [R41] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 5/5 · US Very good photo editing app: This is very easy to use for photo editing. Makes you look better in a natural way!
  8. [R46] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 1/5 · US Ads Ads Ads: better you stop giving chance to download it free. Free version you can’t even take a photo. If they give you 10 seconds to take a photo, then they will give a 30 seconds Ad. Stupidity at its best!
  9. [R6] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 3/5 · US Recent issues: I normally love this app but getting help from customer service can be a real pain. The features are good and it’s a good selfie app. Recently though I noticed the hair color change feature works but it creates a lot of noise and makes hair look frizzed even if hair is smooth in original picture. I tried to ask customer service about it but getting a hold of them was impossible.I wo
  10. [R15] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 3/5 · US Beauty app: Not working properly
  11. [R24] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 3/5 · US Hair filters: I loved this app because all the features worked great and specifically the hair filter made your hair very natural and put together. After the new update it looks horrible and completely changes your face and clearly looks like AI. Please bring back the old hair filter and this will go back to being 5 stars
  12. [R25] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 1/5 · US Hair: The hair app never works It keeps going to some Chinese part of it and I don’t like it.
  13. [R1] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 2/5 · US it was so good 💔: This app was so good until it got money hungry. Only 10 pictures a day with glow cam ? That was the only reason I had to app and paying for premium isn’t worth it
  14. [R3] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 3/5 · US More Money After Subscribing: It sucks that I paid all this money for an annual premium subscription thinking I would have access to all the features and then they roll out new features I need to buy separately so I can use coins that only last a year. I will definitely reconsider when my subscription ends.
  15. [R12] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 3/5 · US Read this pls 🙏💗: I've had beauty plus for about a year, and for the first few months, I could watch adds to get the beauty plus stuff. I can't do that now. If more things could be free, it would be the perfect app. I still enjoy looking at the beauty plus effects though! Just can't save them. I absolutely recommend this app, it's amazing... IF you can pay after the first few months.
  16. [R16] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 1/5 · US Bad app: Doesn’t work very well at all. Most of the features look bad, and they’re still hidden behind paywalls
  17. [R13] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 1/5 · US Scam: I got charged $60 immediately when I tried out the free subscription. I only had the app for 1 minute and I was immediately notified of the charge. My card is empty so they got no money but now my Apple account is locked and I can’t download any apps because of this stupid app. Shame on yall.
  18. [R19] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 1/5 · US False marketing: My daughter fell for the “3 day free trial if you sign up for an annual plan” trap…AGAIN. They apparently signed up earlier this year, forgot to cancel, and I got charged. I got the charges reversed because she didn’t want the services anymore. Months later, she got the free trial offer again, so she signed up thinking she wouldn’t be charged. My card was immediately charged. Plea
  19. [R22] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 1/5 · US misleading app: I was offered a 3 day trial for the Pro benefits and when I clicked a button to accept this, I discovered I was charged $60 for a yearly membership with no way to get a refund. Misleading and upsetting.
  20. [R18] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 3/5 · US Premium this premium that: Everything is premium like can we please have something good that isn’t for a cost like and also if you want to at least take a photo it just switches your photo to a “ThIs FiLtEr lOoKs So gOoD oN yOu” it’s not fair that I switched off one filter and it still says that I have a premium feature equipped. I don’t like these, can you please fix these, BeautyPlus?
  21. [R44] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 4/5 · US SO GOOD 👌: I love this app so much! It’s great for editing pics and the glow cam is the best thing ever! There are several things that you have to pay for but the majority of the app is free! Totally recommend!
  22. [R67] Facetune 1/5 · US Beware: Do not download this app for the free subscription after you cancel your free trial they will still charge your card
  23. [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
  24. [R100] Facetune 1/5 · US Charged me when I deleted the app: I signed up for the free trial. Deleted the app before it was up and they still charged me $80 for the whole year. They said I missed the window to dispute the charge. Not great to work with at all
  25. [R102] Facetune 1/5 · US SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!: Do not download this app. They will steal your bank information and charge your card after cancellation. Unless you want to cancel your card just to get away from a nonsense app, stay away!!!!
  26. [R61] Facetune 1/5 · US App completely changed: App had a complete downgrade, I have the full subscription and the app just looks cheap. They out all filters and it’s just completely not what it used to be. Honestly going to find a different app. Sad such an amazing app completely ruined itself.

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