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Head-to-head

YouCam Makeup vs BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor

YouCam Makeup 4.7★ · Free to download 60
Winner BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65

BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor has a slight edge due to its slightly better user experience and fewer severe complaints about billing, despite both apps facing significant criticism regarding their premium features and pricing.

Full reviews: YouCam Makeup · BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor

Both YouCam Makeup and BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor are popular selfie and photo editing apps with high lifetime ratings, but recent reviews highlight widespread dissatisfaction with their shift towards aggressive monetization. Users of both apps frequently complain about features moving behind paywalls and issues with subscriptions and refunds.

Head to head

Features tieR2R3R7R8
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup offers a wide range of makeup, hair, and body editing tools, with users appreciating its ability to try different looks and make subtle enhancements R2R8. However, many core features, including basic touch-ups like wrinkle removal and teeth whitening, are now locked behind a premium subscription R3R7R12R28. Some users also report issues with AI features, such as hair color generation being inaccurate or the AI generator doing the opposite of what's requested . The app also removed its community sharing feature, which disappointed long-time users .
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor is praised for its effective editing tools, including a 'glow cam' and natural-looking enhancements . However, recent updates have moved many popular features, such as video edits, hair color changes, and background removal, behind paywalls or made them less effective . Some users specifically mention that the hair color change feature now creates 'noise' and looks 'frizzed' or 'clearly like AI' R66. The app also faces criticism for requiring payment for basic edits and for limiting free usage, like only 10 pictures a day with glow cam .
Ease of Use tieR3R9R24R49
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup is generally considered easy to use and navigate R3. However, some users report bugs, such as pixelation when using 'remove' or 'erase' tools, and issues with photos saving upside down R24R49. There are also complaints about the app being annoying, not loading, or not saving photos after editing R9.
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor is described as easy to use with many options . However, some users report issues with the app not working properly, such as the manual teeth whitening function failing or the app spinning indefinitely R110. There are also complaints about the camera not detecting faces correctly in group photos and a lack of support for the camera button on newer iPhone models .
Reliability tieR1R4R6R22
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup has significant reliability issues, particularly concerning billing and subscriptions. Many users report being charged immediately despite free trials or after canceling, with some struggling to get refunds R1R4R22R25. There are also reports of the app trying to recharge for already paid premium features and having issues restoring purchases R6.
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor also faces reliability concerns, primarily related to its subscription model. Users report being charged immediately for free trials, leading to locked Apple accounts or unexpected charges R73. Some users also note that the app doesn't work well or has bugs that affect features like hair filters .
Price/Value tieR3R7R12R16
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup is heavily criticized for its pricing structure, with many users feeling that too many features are now premium-only and that the annual subscription is expensive R3R7R12R16. The app's pricing can be as high as $79.99 per year R25R34. Users feel the app has become 'useless' without a premium subscription R7 and that the value for money is poor, especially when basic features are locked .
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor is also widely criticized for its aggressive monetization, with users stating that 'everything is premium' and the app is 'money hungry' . Subscription prices are reported to be around $60-65 annually or $10.99 monthly R63R73. Users express frustration that even basic edits require payment and that the option to watch ads for premium features has been removed . Some feel the app is overpriced and not worth the cost .
Support edge: YouCam MakeupR1R25R66R110
YouCam Makeup YouCam Makeup's support team has received mixed feedback. While one user appreciated support reaching out to explain the refund process R1, another reported being charged despite canceling and not receiving a refund, finding it difficult to contact the company R25.
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor's customer service is generally viewed as difficult to reach or unhelpful. Users report that getting help from customer service 'can be a real pain' and that reaching them was 'impossible' for issues like hair color changes R66. One user also mentioned that reaching out to customer service was 'no help' when the app wasn't working R110.
Pick YouCam Makeup if

Pick YouCam Makeup if you are looking for a wide variety of makeup and hair try-on features and don't mind navigating a potentially buggy payment system, or if you are willing to pay for premium features and appreciate responsive customer support when issues arise R1R8.

Pick BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor if

Pick BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor if you prioritize natural-looking photo enhancements and a generally easy-to-use interface, and are prepared to pay for a subscription to access most features .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of recent negative reviews, primarily centered on aggressive monetization and subscription issues, which contrasts with their high lifetime ratings. The evidence for support is limited for both apps, with only a few reviews mentioning customer service experiences.

Frequently asked

How much do YouCam Makeup and BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor cost?
YouCam Makeup is free to download but many features require a premium subscription, with annual costs reported as high as $79.99 R25R34. BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor is also free to download with in-app purchases, and annual subscriptions are reported to cost around $60-65 R63R73.
Do these apps offer free trials?
Both YouCam Makeup and BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor offer free trials, but many users report being charged immediately upon signing up or after canceling, even within the trial period R1R22R34R40.
Are there many free features in YouCam Makeup and BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor?
Users for both YouCam Makeup and BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor report that most desirable features have moved behind a paywall, making the free versions very limited or 'useless' R3R7R12R28.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  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. [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.
  3. [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
  4. [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 ❤️❤️❤️
  5. [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!
  6. [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.
  7. [R49] 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
  8. [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
  9. [R4] YouCam Makeup 1/5 · US Beware! They will not cancel your subscription.. even after confirming ..for months! I: Fraud!
  10. [R6] YouCam Makeup 3/5 · US I want to like it but payment feels buggy/untrustworthy to me: I upgraded the pro for this app and now every single single time I login it tries to recharge me for pro despite having already paid for it and it conveniently has issues restoring my purchases every time. Features are so dope but honestly with this issue I’ve been going between Adobe Photoshop and just using the free version of this w
  11. [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
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  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. [R66] 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
  16. [R110] BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor 5/5 · US Doesn’t work: Tried to use this app. After asking for a photo and waiting for a half an hour. It did nothing-only spinned. Also reaching out to customer service was no help. More wasted time.
  17. [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!
  18. [R63] 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.
  19. [R73] 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.
  20. [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
  21. [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 :$

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