# Expecto: AI Photoshoot Studio — AI Avatar & Portrait Maker

> AI Avatar & Portrait Maker (iPhone/iPad app by Ugur Altintas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expecto-ai-photoshoot-studio/id6762065604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ugur Altintas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702692072)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 41 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), Danish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Russian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Catalan, Hungarian, Norwegian Bokmål and 37 more
- Released: 2026-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-10-25

## What is Expecto?

Turn one selfie into a cinematic AI photoshoot — in about 60 seconds.

Expecto is the AI photo generator built for creators, selfie-sharers, and anyone who wants portrait photography that looks like it came off a film set. Upload one selfie, pick a style, and get a gallery of cinematic portraits you'll actually want to post.

— WHAT MAKES EXPECTO DIFFERENT —

• CINEMATIC, NOT GENERIC. Every one of our 58+ curated styles is art-directed for film-quality lighting, mood, and depth — not recycled stock looks.

• ~60-SECOND RESULTS. No long training, no overnight queues. Drop in one selfie and Expecto delivers a full portrait set in about a minute.

• PRIVATE BY DESIGN. Face detection runs locally on your iPhone — we only check your photo contains a face, we never identify you. Your photos are sent securely to generate your portraits and are never sold or shared.

• ONE SELFIE. ENDLESS LOOKS. Expecto doesn't need dozens of training photos. One good selfie is enough.

— 58+ CURATED STYLES —

• Magazine Cover
• Movie Still
• Cyberpunk
• Pixar Character
• Warrior King
• K-Drama Poster
• Golden Goddess
• Steampunk
• Action Hero
• Birthday Glam
• Haute Couture
• Fine Art B&W
• Football Legend
• Samurai
…and more, added every month.

— BUILT FOR 18–40 CREATORS —

If you post to TikTok, Instagram, dating apps, LinkedIn, or just your camera roll, Expecto gives you a portrait library that looks like it was shot by a director of photography — not an AI filter.

— SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING —

Expecto runs on credits. New users get free starter credits and can earn more by watching short ads. Buy credit packs anytime, or go Pro for weekly or yearly credits and access to all styles. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.

— PRIVACY —

• On-device face detection
• Your photos are used only to create your images
• No face data sold, ever
See our Privacy Policy at https://expecto.web.app/privacy and Terms at https://expecto.web.app/terms.

— SUPPORT —

Questions, ideas, a style you wish existed? Visit https://expecto.web.app/help — we reply to every message.

Subscription details:
• Length: weekly, yearly
• Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase.
• Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Manage and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase.
• No cancellation of the current period is allowed during an active subscription.

Turn your next selfie into something cinematic. Download Expecto and try it free.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscripton | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $12.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Token | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 Token | $24.99 | one-time |


## Is Expecto safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Expecto.

## Is Expecto legit?

Expecto: AI Photoshoot Studio appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Expecto is 70 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2026-10-19

Performance updates and bug fixes.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-08-20

Performance updates and bug fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-25

Your Gallery and My Photos now load faster and scroll more smoothly.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-08

Added haptic feedback when saving your creations, plus performance improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-16

New styles added, plus bug fixes and performance improvements.

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