BeautyPlus vs FaceApp (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, BeautyPlus grades higher than FaceApp: 2.6 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
BeautyPlus grades higher on ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
BeautyPlus
AI photo editor, enhancer and image generator for selfies
Free plan
Which one is for you
Pick BeautyPlus if
- Fits if you touch up selfies and want an editor on iPhone and the web
- Works for people restoring old family photos with a few taps
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free: exports carry a watermark and AI is capped
- Watch out: Pro includes 200 credits a month and Max 500, and removal and creation are counted in dozens of images
- Skip it if you're on Android or Windows, since the listing shows iOS and the web
- Watch out: subscriptions bought through the App Store are refunded by Apple, not BeautyPlus
- Watch out: the Pro and Max prices could not be read, so check before you subscribe
Pick FaceApp if
- Fits if you want quick face filters on your phone
- Works for people who do not mind a paid tier for the rest of the filters
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: PRO prices are shown without a billing period
- Watch out: store reviews mention charges after the 3-day trial
- Skip it if you want a web or desktop version, as it is phones only
- Tight if you stay free, as which filters remain free is not stated
How we grade them
| 2.6GPABeautyPlusGood | 2.2GPAFaceAppFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CThe Pro and Max prices didn't load on the pages read, so none is on record. With no price to go on, it sits in the middle. | CThe App Store lists FaceApp PRO at $10, $20, $60 and $100 without naming the periods, so there is no price to grade against the category. That sits at C. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free plan with limited AI and basic assets, but exports carry a watermark. A 3-day trial is offered on Pro and Max. | CFree to download, with some filters free, though the pages do not say which stay free. A developer reply says an ad-supported unlock is being tested. |
| Features | CEnhancement, retouching, removal, restoration, image creation and collages. AI features come with monthly caps on Pro and Max. | CHair, makeup and face filters with before and after compare. It does that one job fully and it is a smaller job than most of the category. |
| Ease of use | A4.81 from 349,256 App Store ratings, the top band for ease. | BNo store rating is on record. You install the app and start using it, with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb and iOS, with no Android, desktop app or API listed. | CiPhone, iPad and Android. There is no web or desktop version listed. |
| Best for | selfie and photo touch-ups on your phone | face filters on a phone |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: BeautyPlus and FaceApp. How we grade
Where they differ
- BeautyPlus also covers video editing.
In commonFree planiOSAI featuresImage generation
At a glance
| BeautyPlus | FaceApp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | $10.00 (in-app purchase, billing period not shown) |
| Free plan | Limited use of AI features and basic assets, exports carry a watermark. | Free to download; the App Store lists in-app purchases, and the pages read do not say which filters stay free. |
| Free trial | 3-day free trial on Pro and Max, shown on the pricing page. | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Pixocial Technology (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | FaceApp Technology Limited |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
BeautyPlus
- Prices for Pro and Max did not load in the pages read, so they are not recorded here.
- Free exports carry a watermark and AI features are capped at limited usage.
- Pro includes 200 credits a month and Max 500; the pricing page lists Max credit steps up to 3,000.
- Subscriptions bought through the App Store are refunded by Apple, not by BeautyPlus.
FaceApp
- The app runs on iPhone, iPad and Android; there is no web or desktop version listed.
- The App Store lists FaceApp PRO at $10, $20, $60 and $100 without saying which is monthly, yearly or one-time.
- A Google Play developer reply says an ad-supported way to unlock some filters is being tested and that many filters are free in the Showcase folder.
- Store reviews mention charges after a 3-day trial.
Key features
BeautyPlus
- Photo and video enhancement
- An AI enhancer sharpens and relights photos, and Pro and Max add monthly video-enhance allowances in seconds.
- Retouching and removal
- Tools for object removal, background change, hairstyle and outfit changes and replacing selected areas of a photo.
- AI image creation
- Generates images from prompts, with about 40 or more creations a month on Pro and 100 or more on Max.
- Old photo restoration
- Repairs faded colors and scratches in scanned or old prints.
- Collages and photo booth
- Browser tools make photo collages and a four-frame photo booth strip, with a glow cam and face filters.
FaceApp
- Hair and makeup filters
- Change hairstyle and hair color, add volume, or try full makeup looks.
- Face adjustments
- Add a beard or mustache, remove blemishes, smooth wrinkles or resize facial features.
- Before and after compare
- A compare tool shows the original against the edit at each step.
- Color and light controls
- Temperature, saturation and creative light effects can be adjusted.
- Sharing
- Edits can be shared to social media directly from the app.
Plans
BeautyPlus
Pricing could not be confirmed. See beautyplus.com.
FaceApp
FaceApp PRO$10
in-app purchase, billing period not shown
Unlocks the paid filters and tools; the listing shows $10, $20, $60 and $100 options without naming their periods.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, BeautyPlus or FaceApp?
As of Nov 13, 2026, BeautyPlus has no price we could confirm, and FaceApp starts at $10.00 (in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
Which has a free plan, BeautyPlus or FaceApp?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both BeautyPlus and FaceApp have a free plan.
Which platforms do BeautyPlus and FaceApp run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only BeautyPlus lists a web app and only FaceApp lists an Android app. Both list an iOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.