FaceApp vs Photoleap (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FaceApp grades higher than Photoleap: 2.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
FaceApp grades higher on the free plan, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Photoleap
iPhone photo editor with AI image generation and layered edits
Free trial
Which one is for you
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 Photoleap if
- Fits if you edit on an iPhone and want layers and masks
- Makes sense if you want AI edits like object removal on the phone
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Android or a computer, because it is iOS only
- Tight if you want to stay free, as AI tools and some editing are paid
- Watch out: the subscription price isn't on the vendor's pages
- Watch out: the trial is 7 days
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAFaceAppFair | 1.6GPAPhotoleapWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | CThe in-app subscription price wasn't readable on the vendor's pages, so none is on record. |
| Free plan and trial | 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. | DA 7-day trial is offered, but the AI tools sit behind the paid subscription. |
| Features | 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. | CLayers and masking, an AI image generator, one-tap edits and photo animation. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating is on record. You install the app and start using it, with nothing to set up. | CNo rating on record, and layers and masking mean a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | CiPhone, iPad and Android. There is no web or desktop version listed. | DiOS only, per the vendor's site: no Android, web or desktop. |
| Best for | face filters on a phone | phone photo editing with AI tools, on iPhone |
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: FaceApp and Photoleap. How we grade
Where they differ
- Photoleap also covers video generation.
In commoniOSAI featuresImage generation
At a glance
| FaceApp | Photoleap | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $10.00 (in-app purchase, billing period not shown) | Not published |
| Free plan | Free to download; the App Store lists in-app purchases, and the pages read do not say which filters stay free. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial, cancel anytime. |
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | FaceApp Technology Limited | Lightricks Ltd. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Photoleap
- Prices for the in-app subscription were not readable from the vendor's pages, so none is listed here.
- The vendor's site says it is available for iOS only; no Android or desktop version is listed.
- The App Store listing shows a free download with in-app purchases; AI tools and some editing features sit behind a paid subscription.
Key features
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.
Photoleap
- Layers and masking
- Combine photos on layers with blending modes, transparency and transforms, with masking built into most tools.
- AI image generator
- Generate images from a typed idea, then keep editing the result with the app's regular tools.
- One-tap AI edits
- Enhance image quality, remove unwanted objects, replace or generate backgrounds, and extend an image.
- Photo animation
- Add motion to a still photo, including 3D effects, and turn an image into a short video.
- Pro editing support
- The App Store listing names RAW support and 16-bit image depth for tonal adjustments.
Plans
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.
Photoleap
Pricing could not be confirmed. See photoleapapp.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, FaceApp or Photoleap?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FaceApp starts at $10.00 (in-app purchase, billing period not shown), and Photoleap has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, FaceApp or Photoleap?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only FaceApp has a free plan. Photoleap does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do FaceApp and Photoleap run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, 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.