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Head-to-head

YouCam Makeup vs Facetune

YouCam Makeup 4.7★ · Free to download 45
Winner Facetune
Facetune 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60

Facetune is the better choice for subtle, natural photo enhancements, despite recent complaints about pricing and feature changes, while YouCam Makeup struggles with consistent functionality and widespread billing issues.

Full reviews: YouCam Makeup · Facetune

YouCam Makeup and Facetune both offer photo editing features, but recent updates have led to significant user dissatisfaction for both, particularly regarding premium features and subscription models. Facetune generally provides more natural-looking edits, while YouCam Makeup is plagued by numerous reports of billing fraud and app instability.

Head to head

Features & Editing Capabilities edge: FacetuneR2R7R8R13
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup is praised for its ability to apply various makeup looks and styles, with users finding it fun and effective for making themselves look beautiful R2R8. However, recent updates have removed previously free basic features, making the app less useful without a premium subscription R7R28. Some users also report issues with AI features, such as generating incorrect hair colors or doing the opposite of what's requested R13. The app also had a community feature that users loved, which has since been removed .
Facetune Facetune is highly regarded for its subtle and natural-looking edits, allowing users to make small improvements without appearing artificial . It offers extensive creative control and a wide range of options and adjustments . However, recent updates have removed popular filters like 'golden hour' and 'neon lighting,' replacing them with less effective options . Some users also report that the new AI features alter faces completely and make edits look unnatural .
Ease of Use & Reliability tieR3R9R24R47
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup is generally considered easy to use and navigate R3. However, users frequently report bugs, such as pixelation when using 'remove' or 'erase' tools, and issues with photos saving upside down R24R47. The app can also be annoying, failing to load or save photos after extended editing sessions R9.
Facetune Facetune is praised for being easy to use for quick touch-ups and subtle changes . However, users report glitches during the warping feature, leading to lost progress . Some find the 'compare original' button difficult to tap . Recent updates have also made it impossible to edit individual faces in group photos, a significant downgrade for some users .
Price & Value tieR3R7R12R16
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup is free to download but heavily restricts features behind a premium subscription, with many basic functions now requiring payment R3R7R12R28. Users express frustration over the high cost, with some reporting yearly subscriptions as high as $79 R30R34R45. Many feel it's no longer worth it, especially since so little is available for free R16.
Facetune Facetune is also free to download but requires payment for most tools and features, leading to complaints about everything being locked behind VIP access . Users are particularly upset about significant price increases, with some noting a jump from $10 a month to $12 a week, or a yearly subscription around $80 R72. Some long-time subscribers also report having to pay extra for new AI portrait modes, despite already having a yearly subscription .
Support & Billing tieR1R4R22R25
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup has widespread and severe issues with billing and subscriptions. Many users report being charged immediately after signing up for a free trial, even after canceling within the trial period R1R22R34R40. There are also complaints about difficulty canceling subscriptions and fraudulent charges that are not refunded R4R25. One user noted a positive experience with support reaching out to explain the refund process, but this appears to be an exception R1.
Facetune Facetune also faces significant criticism regarding its billing practices. Users report being charged for full year subscriptions even after canceling free trials or deleting the app . Several users describe being tricked into yearly subscriptions or having difficulty obtaining refunds from either Apple or Facetune directly . There are accusations of the company being a 'scam' due to these practices .
Pick YouCam Makeup if

You should pick YouCam Makeup if you are primarily interested in trying out different makeup looks and styles and are willing to navigate potential billing issues and a heavily paywalled experience R2R8.

Pick Facetune if

You should pick Facetune if you prioritize subtle, natural-looking photo enhancements and creative control, and are prepared for a premium price point and potential issues with recent feature changes .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to billing and subscription practices, with many users reporting being charged despite canceling free trials. This issue is pervasive across both platforms.

Frequently asked

Do YouCam Makeup and Facetune offer free trials?
Both YouCam Makeup and Facetune offer free trials, but many users report being charged immediately or after canceling, leading to widespread complaints of fraudulent billing R1R22R34R40.
Are YouCam Makeup and Facetune mostly free to use?
Neither YouCam Makeup nor Facetune are mostly free to use; both apps have moved most of their features behind a premium subscription or VIP access, making many basic functions unavailable without payment R3R7R12R28.
How much do YouCam Makeup and Facetune cost?
YouCam Makeup users report yearly subscriptions as high as $79 R30R34R45, while Facetune users mention prices increasing from $10 a month to $12 a week, or yearly subscriptions around $80 R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] YouCam Makeup 4/5 · US Wowza: It’s the perfect app to see what look are great in you! I don’t like the part where you need premium to do some features but it makes it ok that you can have a couple freee try’s! I love it!
  2. [R7] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Very disappointed.: I used to use this app all the time to touch up photos like make simple, subtle enhancements like plump up eye lashes, remove wrinkles and dark circles, that kind of thing and it was great. Now none of those basic features are available without a premium subscription which I think is total BS. I understand making some features premium, but this app is useless now and I will be
  3. [R8] YouCam Makeup 5/5 · US Too FUN!: I'm in love with this app! It’s fun not telling anyone that you have the ability to make yourself look BEAUTIFUL after the photo is taken ❤️❤️❤️
  4. [R13] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US AI sucks: The professional AI generator tool is a joke- it does the opposite of requested and sucks overall
  5. [R3] YouCam Makeup 3/5 · US Great but used to be free.: This app has always had features that you could pay to use but now it’s almost everything which really stinks because it’s a great and easy to use app.
  6. [R9] YouCam Makeup 3/5 · US Idk: YouCam makeup is ok. Can be extremely annoying and will never load.And they always try to get you to pay for stuff.And if you don’t pay you don’t get to barely do anything.It also will never let you save a photo when you work on it FOR AN HOUR!
  7. [R24] YouCam Makeup 3/5 · US Lots of bugs: I like the app, but it often has bugs. Like when I try to “remove” or “erase”, it pixelates the pic. Issues like this are common and very frustrating.
  8. [R47] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Upside down pic: Took my first pic, came out good and when I saved it, stupid pic turned upside down…strange. Took this on my Ipad, longwise. I cannot find how to turn it rightside right. So I took pic again, same thing. okay, turn ipad the “other way” , saved it and cannot find it anywhere as I’m not using my camera, but the built in one in the app….needless to say, I “removed app” - couldn’t get
  9. [R12] YouCam Makeup 3/5 · US Okay: I rated it a three star rating because first of all it’s a good app it makes you look prettier and also your body but it’s not free you have to get premium just to use certain makeups I and ai clothes and stuff so that’s why I rated it a three star ratings I recommend you don’t install it it’s just a waist of time.
  10. [R16] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US It steals your money: I think you could make it better if there was no pro and you could just use everything. I’d make it much better. You probably have your right republic go bye 80% steal your money. It’s a great game though, but it makes you buy stuff and then it tells you have to renew it the next day it’s terrible service.
  11. [R1] YouCam Makeup 2/5 · US Not What I Expected: I signed up today to evaluate this app, but I decided to cancel the same day because it did not include the features that were promoted. Despite canceling well within the free trial; I was still charged $21.64. This fee should not occur during a trial and I am requesting a refund. Update: On a positive note, I do appreciate the support team reaching out to explain the refun
  12. [R4] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Beware! They will not cancel your subscription.. even after confirming ..for months! I: Fraud!
  13. [R22] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Scammed: I wanted to try it for a week free. However they immediately charged me 30.98. I thought I wouldn't be charged until the end of my free trial. Don't be scammed. They are just a greedy company
  14. [R25] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Did not get refund: This is a scam I did not order it, they did not return my 79.99. This is very frustrating that I got charged 79.99 for an app I don’t even know how to access and it is so difficult to contact tact the company abilities it.
  15. [R34] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Stole my Money: They offer a free trial that can be ended anytime before you are charged. I cancelled my trial on the same day that I tried it and I was still charged $79! Apple has refused to refund the money which is complete fraud because it was all done within the details of the trial. Do not waste your time on this app because it will just steal your money regardless of your decision!
  16. [R40] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Cancelled the same day and charged every on trial.: I wanted to try a trial. As soon as I tried it, it was not for me. I am blind in one eye and I have to try apps to see how it will work with my vision as well as depth perceptions, etc. I immediately cancelled it, but was still charged on my Apple bill. For someone that budgets every thing, this can cause a problem. Hopefully they will get this g
  17. [R28] YouCam Makeup 2/5 · US Great app but…: There are too many premium features that you have to pay for now It wasn’t that way when I signed up years ago . Features and app easy to use just $$$ if all you want is to whiten your teeth or debag your eyes :$
  18. [R30] YouCam Makeup 3/5 · GB Too expensive: This app was great until it went up to £79 pounds a year
  19. [R45] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Charged me: I canceled this service within the timeframe allowed, and they still charged me as soon as I added it to my app list never got my refund
  20. [R72] Facetune 3/5 · US Price??: been using facetune since 2019, i dont understand why it went from $10 a month to $12 a week. i use it when i need to but im disappointed

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