# EMOJI Face Recorder AR — Change your head with EMOJI

> AR app to change your face with emojis and animal heads for video messages. (iPhone/iPad app by Anton Tonev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-face-recorder-ar/id1644916208 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anton Tonev](https://appshunter.io/developer/791569094)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 429 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 223 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-face-recorder-ar/id1644916208/reviews.md

## What is EMOJI Face Recorder AR?

It's a next version of EMOJI Face Recorder with better face motion system, but is only available from iPhone X and all new iPhones/iPads. The older version is available for lower devices such as iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 6, iPhone 5 and other.

What is Emoji Messages?
Change your face with Emoji and send messages to your friends. You can swap your head with nicely animals such as: Narwhal fish, Elephant, Octopus, Cow, Monkey, Sheep, Zebra, Mouse, Deer, Unicorn, Panda, Horse, White Bear, Crocodile, Beaver, Penguin, Dog, Cat, Leopard , Tiger, Bunny, Bat, Squirrel, Mole, Owl, Opossum, Porcupine, Raccoon, Shark, Lizard, Skunk, Turtle, Wolf.

Hide surroundings environment and send private messages to friends and colleagues.

Become a cartoon character with just a few clicks: change your eyes, hair color, hairstyle, put shades on your face and change everything.

Spread messages via social networks. Share your video with everyone. Enjoy!

## Key features

- AR face transformation
- Emoji and animal head swaps
- Customizable facial features
- Private message sharing
- Video recording and social sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emoji VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of EMOJI Face Recorder AR?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 😂 Hilarious and fun
- ✨ High-quality facial movements (iPhone)
- 🤩 Cool filters and characters
- 👍 Great idea and job by devs
- 🌟 Love it
- 💯 Amazing app
- 🚀 Awesome

**Cons**

- 🤷‍♀️ Augmented reality not supported
- 💸 In-app purchases for VIP
- 🚫 Ads and interruptions
- 📸 Camera flip button missing
- 🎥 Front camera not used
- ⏳ Time limit on recordings
- 🗑️ Older version better
- 🦈 VIP shark emoji
- 😕 Not as fun as it looks

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Augmented reality not supported box
- Camera flip button missing
- Uses wrong camera
- Record button not starting recording
- Filter not turning on
- Broken camera button and record
- Tongue not showing when sticking out
- Cannot change camera

**Most requested features**

- Unlockable features
- More emojis
- Put multiple filters on people
- More options for make-your-own person
- Add more non-animal emojis
- Make shark free

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-face-recorder-ar/id1644916208/reviews.md

### 5/5 — SO FUN!!!

*2025-10-14, version 2.3.0*

I love this app!!!  It’s hilarious and so much fun!!!  I must say, at least in my opinion, the quality of the facial movements is much better with my iPhone than it was in my Android.  Either way, I highly recommend this app!!!  Trust me…. If you have a silly side, you’ll love it too!!!  Great idea and great job devs!!!  Keep up the great work!!!

### 5/5 — Baileys Memoji

*2025-05-24, version 2.2.2*

new

### 4/5 — 4 stars

*2024-12-22, version 2.2.2*

It’s okay but I there are things I wish you can unlock

### 2/5 — Why??

*2024-04-05, version 2.1.0*

When I open the app this box pops up and says that the “augmented reality is not supported. Would you like to download Emoji Face Recorder?” Why does it say that??😤 I have to download another app that I don’t want to play  cause it’s not supported!!! I wanted to play this one but I have to get the other one! 😡I didn’t even get to try to play this one. Also, Lots of ads!!! And purchases for “VIP” emoji?? Why can’t it be free to play without any interruptions or purchases?!? And that’s why I rated it a 2 star and also I really don’t know what it’s like but I heard it’s fun! Just wish it didn’t say anything about an augmented reality support!!

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2024-03-17, version 2.0.1*

So the thing is I want to take a selfie and the only option is to take a pic of someone else there is no camera flip button and it makes the app useless if the developer is reading this a highly recommended to fix this it is the worst😤

### 4/5 — Great app but gets boring

*2023-12-13*

You should add more emojis

### 1/5 — Please don’t waste your time.

*2023-09-21, version 1.2.1*

Ok, so I got the app. It asks for normal things, and camera since this is an app that needs one. It says it specifically needs just the front camera. Instead, it uses the other camera, the record button shows it’s being clicked, but doesn’t start recording. I screen recorded myself, and the filter didn’t even turn on.
Please don’t waste your time.

### 5/5 — Best

*2023-06-11, version 1.1.4*

Best

### 4/5 — This is AMAZING 🤩

*2023-05-22*

This app is so cool I fiddled around with the filters forever!! It’s so fun and I love the characters. I just wish that u could put multiple filters on people so u can play with your friends! I would also like to see some more options for the make-your-own person pls. Thank you!!

### 5/5 — Broken  Camera Button and record!

*2023-03-06, version 1.1.2*

its not working! im sad can you pls fix it i dont wanna have a game with not working buttons! pls!

## Frequently asked questions about EMOJI Face Recorder AR

### What does EMOJI Face Recorder AR do?

This app allows you to transform your face into various emojis and animal characters using augmented reality. You can then record and share these transformed video messages with others, customizing elements like eyes, hair color, and hairstyles.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include AR face swapping with a wide variety of emojis and animals, the ability to hide your surroundings for private messages, and options to customize facial features like eyes and hair. You can also record videos and share them across social networks.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements. This means you can enjoy basic functionality for free, with options to enhance your experience or remove ads through purchases.

### What devices is EMOJI Face Recorder AR compatible with?

The app requires an iPhone X or newer, or newer iPads, for its advanced face motion system. An older version is available for devices like iPhone 8, 7, 6, 5, and other lower-end models.

### How can I use this app for messaging?

You can use the app to change your face to an emoji or animal and then record a video message to send to friends and colleagues. This allows for more engaging and private communication by personalizing your video content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2025-06-06

new emoji - Thung Thung Sahur

### 2.2.2 — 2024-10-03

- regular update with little optimizations

### 2.2.1 — 2024-05-16

- regular update
- some optimizations

### 2.2.0 — 2024-04-19

- A lot of reactions: laugh, hearts, toilet paper, start, ufo
Also you can expand and collapse the buttons have more clear interface.

### 2.1.0 — 2024-03-28

- 10 NEW Live Backgrounds
- NEW Effect - Notes
- Icon has been changed

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