FaceApp review (2026): is the free plan enough?
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FaceApp report card
Fair · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for face filters on a phone
FaceApp edits faces with hair, makeup and age-style filters on iPhone and Android. It is free to download, but the App Store lists PRO at $10, $20, $60 and $100 without saying which is monthly, yearly or one-time, and store reviews mention charges after a 3-day trial.
Who FaceApp is for
- 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
Who FaceApp is not for
- 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
Why FaceApp gets a 2.2
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- CValue for moneyThe 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.
- CFree plan and trialFree 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.
- CFeaturesHair, 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.
- BEase of useNo store rating is on record. You install the app and start using it, with nothing to set up.
- CPlatforms and integrationsiPhone, iPad and Android. There is no web or desktop version listed.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from FaceApp's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/faceapp#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/faceapp.svg" alt="FaceApp: 2.2 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where FaceApp stands among AI image and video generators
FaceApp's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 63 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 42.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 119 of 168) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 169 AI image and video generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. FaceApp’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 16 of 168, level with 103
- CFree plan and trialAbove 53 of 168, level with 94
- CFeaturesAbove 6 of 168, level with 97
- BEase of useAbove 119 of 168, level with 42
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 168, level with 72
Keep FaceApp, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace FaceApp you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could not
- An image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. FaceApp’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is FaceApp?
FaceApp is a mobile photo editor that applies AI filters to faces, such as hairstyles, hair color, makeup, beards, smile and wrinkle changes. Its App Store listing describes more than 60 photorealistic filters. The app is free to download, with a FaceApp PRO subscription sold as an in-app purchase.
Worth knowing
- 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
- 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.
FaceApp pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, FaceApp has a free plan, and paid plans start at $10.00 (in-app purchase, billing period not shown).
- Starts at
- $10.00 (in-app purchase, billing period not shown)
- Free plan
- Free to download; the App Store lists in-app purchases, and the pages read do not say which filters stay free.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| FaceApp PRO | $10in-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. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with FaceApp before you buy.
How people rate the FaceApp app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
1,790,482 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Nov 13, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
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Common questions
Does FaceApp have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FaceApp is listed for iOS and Android.
Does FaceApp have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FaceApp is listed for iOS and Android.
Is FaceApp open source?
FaceApp is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.