# Faces - Custom backgrounds for the Apple Watch photo watch face

> Custom backgrounds for Apple Watch photo and album watch faces. (iPhone/iPad app by Zuhanden GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faces-custom-backgrounds-for-the-apple-watch-photo-watch-face/id985623562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zuhanden GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/382262005)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.82/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 96 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2015-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faces-custom-backgrounds-for-the-apple-watch-photo-watch-face/id985623562/reviews.md

## What is Faces?

Faces let's you select awesome backgrounds for the “Photo” and "Album" watch face of your Apple Watch.

Personalize your Apple Watch:

- Select from a variety of gorgeous watch face templates 
- Choose and optimize your own images as photo watch face backgrounds
- Premium templates designed by Maarten de Boer http://www.extraterrestrial.world

How to use Faces for Apple Watch:

- In Apple Watch companion app select Faces folder for photo sync
- In Faces app press “Save” button on the top right when you selected your favorite watch face
- Go to the Photos App on your Apple Watch. Wait until the images are synced
- 3D-touch on the image and set it as a watch face 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

Sometimes it can take a while until the images are synced to the folder on the Apple Watch. 

It helps to open the photos app on the Apple Watch to initiate the syncing process. When your background has appeared in the Photo app, 3D touch it and select the image as a watch face.

For feedback, comments and issues please email us on mobile@zuhanden.de

Made with love in Germany!

## Key features

- Custom watch face templates
- Optimize own images as backgrounds
- Premium designer templates
- Sync photos to Apple Watch app
- Set images as watch face

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Templates | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faces-custom-backgrounds-for-the-apple-watch-photo-watch-face/id985623562/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I can’t get it to work

*2019-03-18, version 1.8*

I don’t understand how to make it work

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2018-10-15, version 1.8*

Don’t bother it’s a waste of money

### 1/5 — Dont pay for this there are way better apps

*2018-09-02, version 1.8*

DO NOT PAY FOR THIS

### 5/5 — I really like it

*2017-08-15, version 1.8*

I have a few friends that have the Apple Watch, but I'm the only one who has changing pictures every time I look at my watch. They always ask me where or how I got my faces to be pictures of my loved one and that then change. It's really unique to me and I love the face of my watch be the faces of my loved one. It's cool to me.

### 1/5 — Wasted Money

*2017-05-25, version 1.8*

Not worth buying, awful selection

### 5/5 — Easy and Fun

*2017-04-09, version 1.8*

This app is great.  Easy and fun to use.  I can take the 8-bit artwork I make in excel and use it as wallpaper on my phone and watch at the same time.

### 1/5 — Don't waste your money

*2016-04-17, version 1.8*

This app useless. Everything can be done with out downloading this app.

### 1/5 — What a joke!

*2016-04-03, version 1.7*

Terrible! This app is useless and DOES NOT work!

### 1/5 — Mr

*2016-03-30, version 1.7*

Junk can't save and faces folder does NOT SHOW UP IN PHOTOS ON WATCH APP ON PHONE TO SYNC

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2016-03-17, version 1.6*

Not sure if this app is old, but does not work. Need to fix and provide a simpler way to use it.

## Frequently asked questions about Faces

### What does this app do?

This app allows you to select and optimize custom backgrounds for the "Photo" and "Album" watch faces on your Apple Watch. You can use pre-designed templates or your own images to personalize your watch face.

### How do I use the app to set a custom watch face?

First, select your desired watch face template or image within the app and press "Save." Then, in the Apple Watch companion app, select the "Faces" folder for photo sync. Once synced, open the Photos app on your Apple Watch, 3D-touch the image, and set it as your watch face.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a selection of templates. However, it also features premium templates designed by Maarten de Boer, which are available through in-app purchases.

### How long does it take for images to sync to my Apple Watch?

Syncing can sometimes take a while. To help initiate the process, open the Photos app on your Apple Watch. Once your background appears in the Photos app, you can then 3D-touch it and set it as your watch face.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed for Apple Watch users and requires the Apple Watch companion app on a paired iPhone for photo syncing. The specific iOS and watchOS versions are not detailed, but it is intended for use with Apple Watch devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2016-04-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2016-03-30

How to use Faces for Apple Watch:

- In Faces app press “Save” button on the top right when you selected your favorite watch face
- Open Apple Watch companion app select Faces folder for photo sync
- Go to the Photos App on your Apple Watch. Wait until the images are synced
- 3D-touch on the image and set it as a watch face

### 1.6 — 2016-02-17

New templates

### 1.5 — 2016-02-02

Minor improvements

### 1.4 — 2016-01-21

Minor bug fixes and improvements

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