FaceApp vs Facetune (2026): which should you pick?

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

Pick Facetune if

• Fits if you retouch selfies and short videos on your phone
• Works for people who want virtual hair and nail try-ons

Look elsewhere if

• Pricey if you pay monthly, at $25 against $77.99 for the year
• Watch out: website and App Store prices differ, so check which one you are buying
• Tight if you change plans, as you cannot switch mid-cycle and must cancel then re-subscribe
• Watch out: refunds run 14 days on the website, and store purchases go through Apple or Google

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.

Facetune

• The free trial runs 7 days, after which a subscription is needed to keep using the premium tools.
• The $25 monthly, $40 quarterly and $77.99 yearly prices are for purchases on facetuneapp.com; the US App Store listing shows different in-app prices, including $11.99 and $77.99.
• Website purchases can be refunded within 14 days of the first purchase; App Store and Google Play purchases go through Apple or Google.
• Plans cannot be switched mid-cycle; you cancel and re-subscribe after the period ends.

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.

Facetune

Retouch tools

Smoothing, reshaping and teeth whitening for photos, with similar retouching for video.

AI headshots

An AI headshot generator is part of the premium subscription.

AI clothes changer and beard filters

Listed among the premium tools on the pricing page.

Virtual hair and nails

Hair color, hairstyles and nail simulation are listed as included features.

Browser editor

An online editor on the website handles photo edits without installing the app.

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.

Facetune

• Monthly$25

  per month, billed monthly

  All filters, retouch tools and AI features; the page notes the final price may vary.

• Quarterly$40

  per quarter, billed every 3 months ($13 per month)

  All features, billed every 3 months.

• Yearly$77.99

  per year, billed annually

  All features for 12 months; the page says this saves nearly 50% against monthly.

FaceApp

No public discounts listed.

Facetune

• Annual discount

  Yearly plan saves about half

  The pricing page says the $77.99 yearly plan saves nearly 50% compared with paying monthly.