FaceApp
FaceApp: A mobile-first editor for retouching, reshaping, and transforming portraits. Ranked #84 of 97 in AI Photo Editors by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mobile portrait transformations.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMobile portrait transformations
- Free planYes
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Portrait retouching, reshaping, makeup, hair, and lighting tools
- Object removal, fine adjustments, and before-and-after comparison
- Available on iOS and Android with social-media sharing
Where it doesn't
- Its focus is narrower than a broad photo-editing workflow
- FaceApp Pro pricing varies by local currency inside the app
- The product centers on individual portrait transformations
Our verdict on FaceApp
FaceApp is a freemium mobile photo editor for selfies and portraits on iOS and Android. It combines machine-learning-based filters with portrait-aware tools for skin-tone adjustments, facial reshaping, makeup, hairstyles, hair color, lighting, aging, and gender transformations. The app is aimed at people who want quick portrait changes, creative variations, and social-ready edits rather than a general-purpose desktop photo workflow.
The published plans separate core access from expanded tools. The Free plan includes a free download and free filters and editing features. FaceApp Pro offers monthly and annual subscription options, unlocks all filters and tools, and removes watermarks. FaceApp directs users to the Pro section inside the app for subscription details, with prices varying by local currency. That structure makes the free tier suitable for exploring the editing style, while Pro is intended for users who want the complete filter and tool set without watermarks.
Its strongest distinction is the depth of its portrait focus. Users can combine one-tap presets with temperature and saturation controls, object removal, creative lighting, facial-feature adjustments, hair-volume effects, and before-and-after comparison. Social-media sharing is the primary ecosystem connection. The trade-off is scope: FaceApp is a focused choice for mobile portrait transformations, not a broad workflow built around batch editing or generative content replacement. Choose it for fast selfie and portrait experimentation on a phone; choose another editor when your priorities extend beyond individual portrait edits.
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FaceApp fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Generative editing | Not verified |
| RAW photo support | Not verified |
| Layers and masks | Not verified |
| Batch editing | Not verified |
| Batch limit | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | faceapp.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to FaceApp
- Adobe LightroomA broad Lightroom workflow for RAW editing, AI masking, organization, and synced photo libraries.9.4
- Adobe PhotoshopA deep compositing and generative editing suite for creative professionals.9.2
- Capture OneA deep RAW, tethered, and AI editing suite for professional photography workflows.8.9
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