# FaceRefresh: Old Photo Restore — Recover Old Pictures > On-device photo restoration and enhancement for old pictures. (iPhone/iPad app by 嘉琦 沈.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facerefresh-old-photo-restore/id6463642671 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [嘉琦 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667433887) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.1 · 258 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-09-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facerefresh-old-photo-restore/id6463642671/reviews.md ## What is FaceRefresh? Key features: • Entirely On-Device Processing: All computations are performed entirely on your device, ensuring your data never leaves your phone. • Face Sharpening: Transform blurry faces into crisp, clear focal points. • Mosaic Removal: Eliminate pixelation specifically from faces for a smoother appearance. • Repair Scratch: Remove scratch in old photo. • Color Correction: Convert white and black photo to colorful photo. Pricing: • Buy once use forever. ----------- Your memories are unique, priceless, and yours alone. As life moves on, it's these moments that matter most. FaceRefresh is here to bring them back to life, vividly and securely, right on your device. ----------- Product story In a room so still, Emily held a photo, a memory on a sill. Grandma Sarah's face, a blur, yet a smile that made her heart stir. With a yearning pure, she tapped on FaceRefresh, so sure. Her phone gave a hum, a signal that change had come. She looked at the screen, where her grandma's smile was once again seen. As vivid as a dream, as radiant as a sunbeam. To her children, she showed the face, a smile that time couldn't erase. Stories spun around a grin, a legacy of love from within. That night, by her bed, the photo softly said, "In this smile, I'm forever near," a whisper that calmed her fear. In dreams so sweet, under that smile's silent greet, Emily found peace, in memories that never cease. --- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - On-device processing - Face sharpening - Mosaic removal - Scratch repair - Color correction - Black and white to color conversion ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | PRO Mode - Monthly(1 Month) | $0.99 | per month | | PRO Mode - Quarterly(3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | PRO Mode - Permanent | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facerefresh-old-photo-restore/id6463642671/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Simple to use with no ads *2025-07-10* Great app! Love that it’s a one time purchase instead of subscription - the way software should be! ### 5/5 — This app is amazing *2025-07-05* Great quality, only one downside. My phone gets quite warm when processing many photos. It seems that all the processing is implemented on the device. I've never seen an app quite like this, which ensures I can use the app anytime. If my phone gets too hot, I just wait a bit before continuing to use it. ### 5/5 — This is the one works *2025-06-26* I tried about four apps, only this one excellent at restoring my old pictures. ### 5/5 — Pretty awesome *2025-06-13* I have a lot of old pictures of my mom and dad and all were blk. This app restore them! It looks so much better in color. ### 4/5 — Excellent App, but… *2024-10-13* Excellent, but with the last update, the app crash. **Developer response:** We're really sorry about the crash. We've spotted a tricky bug that sometimes causes the app to crash on its first run with iOS 18.0.1. And it should work fine after that first hiccup. We're working hard to squash this bug ASAP. ### 3/5 — Actually spectacular but…. *2024-10-08* Honestly this is great, better than Fotor etc at upscaling and it’s done entirely on-device. Will give it 5 stars when it remembers that I’ve paid for the pro upgrade even when offline. I don’t always have internet connection which is why I wanted an app that didn’t upload to the cloud. However, it needs to check EVERY TIME you launch the app that you did indeed purchase the upgrade. Only THEN can you go offline and use all the app’s Pro features. No other app needs this. It’s especially frustrating as it’s a one-time purchase. Checking the licence on every launch could be forgiven if it was an ongoing subscription and it was checking your licence is still valid. But for a one-time purchase? Crazy. Please fix and I’ll change to 5 stars **Developer response:** We're pleased to inform you that we've addressed the offline access problem for Pro features in our latest update. If you encounter any further issues or have additional feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us at aidoge.ys@gmail.com. ### 1/5 — Unsatisfied *2024-03-11* Purchased the app and it would not allow me to edit a photo **Developer response:** Dear user, Thank you for your feedback and we're sorry to hear about the issue you're facing. After completing your purchase, you can verify your Premium User status by going to the app's settings page, where you should see "Premium User" displayed. This indicates a successful purchase., please ensure your device is connected to the internet as this status requires accessing the app store server. If you have upgraded or reinstalled the app, please use the "restore purchase" option on the purchase page to restore your purchase. If, after confirming your purchase, you still cannot edit images, we kindly ask you to take screenshots of the specific app prompts and phenomena you are experiencing and send them to our feedback email at aidoge.ys@gmail.com. We are committed to resolving your issue as quickly as possible. Best regards, aidoge team. ## Frequently asked questions about FaceRefresh ### What is FaceRefresh? FaceRefresh is a photo editing application designed to restore and enhance old photographs. It offers features like face sharpening, mosaic removal, scratch repair, and color correction, all processed on your device. ### How does FaceRefresh process photos? All computations for FaceRefresh are performed entirely on your device. This ensures that your personal photos and data never leave your phone, providing enhanced privacy and security. ### Can FaceRefresh colorize black and white photos? Yes, FaceRefresh includes a color correction feature that can convert black and white photos into colorful images, breathing new life into vintage pictures. ### Does FaceRefresh have ads? No, FaceRefresh does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted editing experience. ### What devices is FaceRefresh available on? FaceRefresh is available on iPhone and iPad devices, supporting iOS operating systems. ### What is the pricing model for FaceRefresh? FaceRefresh is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for PRO Mode features available through monthly or quarterly subscriptions. ### How often is FaceRefresh updated? The latest version of FaceRefresh is 1.1.10, and it was last updated on October 27, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. ### What is the age rating for FaceRefresh? FaceRefresh has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users including younger individuals. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.10 — 2025-10-27 fix a little known issue. ### 1.1.9 — 2025-10-22 fix a little known issue. ### 1.1.8 — 2025-06-15 fix a little known issue. ### 1.1.7 — 2024-11-24 fix a little known issue ### 1.1.6 — 2024-10-17 fix a little known issue ## Apps similar to FaceRefresh | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ai Photo Enhancer - Fix photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-photo-enhancer-fix-photos/id6467230274) | 4.4 (49) | Free | Photo & Video | | [AI Photo Restore - RealSR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-photo-restore-realsr/id6451334141) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Photo Restore: Clear Picture](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-restore-clear-picture/id1623540565) | 4.0 (120) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Photo HD Recovery: Restore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-hd-recovery-restore/id6475541129) | 5.0 (13) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Rephoto-Photo Enhance & AI Art](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rephoto-photo-enhance-and-ai-art/id6447949008) | 4.1 (24) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Old Photo Restoration - Repair](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-photo-restoration-repair/id1510101532) | 4.4 (551) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by 嘉琦 沈 - [AI藏头诗](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id1671268376) - [Segment Anything](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/segment-anything/id6447527235) - [AI Pocket Meme](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-pocket-meme/id6449818362) - [诗云 - 为您的照片赋诗](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6450869724) - [SnapErase: Photo Object Eraser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaperase-photo-object-eraser/id6470310991) All apps by 嘉琦 沈: https://appshunter.io/developer/1667433887 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*