# GlowUp - Photo Editor — AI Makeup & Face Retouch

> AI photo editor for selfies with makeup, retouching, and beauty enhancements. (iPhone/iPad app by SNOW Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowup-photo-editor/id1619090725 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SNOW Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342976735)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 1,189 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 264 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, European Spanish
- Released: 2022-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowup-photo-editor/id1619090725/reviews.md

## What is GlowUp?

Master your selfie game with GlowUp, the ultimate AI-powered photo editor designed to bring out your natural beauty with flawless, effortless edits. Whether you want subtle retouching or a full makeup transformation, GlowUp puts the power of professional beauty tools right at your fingertips.

[Retouch Selfies]
- Airbrush skin with AI-powered retouch tools
- Smooth wrinkles and even out skin tone
- Whiten teeth with a simple swipe
- Highlight or soften your best features

[Exclusive Makeup Looks]
- Choose from natural to bold styles
- Explore dozens of color choices
- Customize makeup to perfectly fit your face

[AI-Powered Tools]
- Instantly transform your hair color and style
- Remove unwanted objects or backgrounds seamlessly
- Enhance photo quality with AI resolution boost

GLOWUP PRO
- You can subscribe to get unlimited access to all premium content and features.
- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate of the selected plan.
- Your App Store account will be charged once the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions will automatically renew 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.
- Automatic renewal can be disabled in the App Store at any time.
- Prices are based on U.S. dollars and may differ in other countries, and is subject to change without notice.

Terms of Use:
https://terms.snow.me/GlowUp/TermsOfUse

Privacy Policy:
https://terms.snow.me/GlowUp/PrivacyPolicy


Face Technology by SenseTime

## Key features

- AI-powered skin retouching
- Virtual makeup application
- Hair color and style transformation
- Object and background removal
- Photo quality enhancement
- Wrinkle smoothing and skin tone correction

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlowUp Pro - Yearly | $51.99 | per year |
| GlowUp Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GlowUp Pro - Yearly | $51.99 | per year |


## What do users think of GlowUp?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✨ Natural-looking makeup and filter options
- 🎨 Realistic skin retouching and editing tools
- 👍 User-friendly and easy-to-use interface
- ⚡ Quick AI-powered skincare feature
- 🖼️ Advanced face editing capabilities
- 💄 High-quality makeup simulation

**Cons**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall on nearly all features
- 😤 Sudden shift to paid model after free features
- ⚠️ Misleading ads and deceptive trial subscriptions
- 🔐 Data collection without clear consent
- 📉 Significant reduction in free functionality
- 🚫 Cannot access advertised features without payment
- 💸 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/month reported)
- 😞 Lost long-time users due to monetization changes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Incompatibility with iOS 17.3 and newer
- App not loading properly
- Subscription restoration failures
- Payment processing issues
- Lagging performance

**Most requested features**

- Free trial option for premium features
- Ad-supported free version alternative
- More advanced face shape editing options (애교살, 쌍꺼풀)
- Screenshot capability
- Makeup tips based on facial analysis
- Better eraser tool functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowup-photo-editor/id1619090725/reviews.md

### 4/5 — .

*2026-05-29*

Очень классные эффекты загара , если бы сделали обработку лица как в faceapp оно было бы бесценно (

### 1/5 — No

*2026-04-08*

I have to pay for literally everything

### 1/5 — READ IMPORTANT!!!!

*2026-03-14*

This is the worst app ever, you have to pay for everything and even if u pay it still being completed bullsht, don’t waste money on this useless app or you’ll regret it, as a matter of fact, don’t even download it because the free stuff is horrible.

### 1/5 — subscription

*2026-02-25, version 4.0.1*

they charge money for trial subscriptions and don't even warn you,

### 1/5 — Disappointed.

*2026-02-13*

This used to be my favorite app for YEARS until they started making EVERY FEATURE a “pro” feature that you have to pay for. Before there were so many features for free and now it’s so limited to be almost impossible to use without paying. I am super disappointed.

### 1/5 — Misleading

*2026-02-08, version 4.0.1*

This app is not free i will delete this app

### 1/5 — This app takes your money and your personal information and gives you nothing!

*2026-02-02*

This app is a scam. There are features without the premium icon on them and only after you click the check mark for them to use your personal data and store it and give them access to your photos does it shove the pay wall back into your face. I did the face recognition and body recognition with Gemini, google ai, and it gives me that info for free so this app can go in the trash.

### 1/5 — TERRIBLE

*2026-01-27*

i spent 10 minutes waiting for this to download just for EVERYTHING to be pro? this has becoma common feature in almost every app but every single app only has pro features now? i get face app because face app has actually been popular since ages but these new apps need to stop.. God forbid a girl wants to see what she looks like with a bobcut…or pinkhair? or bangs? but no no no we cant do that anymore because its stupid apps like these that waste our time, and storage just to make us pay for everything, pathetic.

### 2/5 — Not so good

*2026-01-26, version 3.5.4*

Is not what you expect it. Can I help you too much

### 1/5 — You have to buy everything

*2026-01-23*

You have to buy everything if you want to use something nothing is free.

## Frequently asked questions about GlowUp

### What does GlowUp do?

GlowUp is an AI-powered photo editor designed to enhance selfies and portraits. It offers tools for natural beauty retouching, virtual makeup application, hair color and style changes, object removal, and photo quality improvement.

### What are the key features of GlowUp?

Key features include AI-powered skin retouching like airbrushing and wrinkle smoothing, exclusive makeup looks with customizable colors, instant hair color and style transformations, seamless object and background removal, and an AI resolution boost for enhanced photo quality.

### How much does GlowUp cost?

GlowUp offers a freemium model. Users can access basic features for free, and there is an option to subscribe to 'GlowUp Pro' for unlimited access to all premium content and features. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually.

### Is GlowUp available on all devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with different operating systems (iOS or Android). However, it mentions that subscriptions are managed through the App Store account, suggesting it is likely available on iOS devices.

### What are common use cases for GlowUp?

Common use cases include perfecting selfies before sharing on social media, experimenting with different makeup looks without applying them physically, improving the overall appearance of portraits, and removing distracting elements from photos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.0 — 2026-08-27

What’s new on GlowUp

- [AI Glow Chat] Just type what you want! Tell us how you want to edit, and our AI will recommend and apply the perfect touch-ups instantly.
- [Tone Match] Resolve skin tone differences between the face and body. Simply use the slider to adjust and achieve a natural match.
- [Face] Say goodbye to double chins! We've added a new removal tool to give you a smooth, sculpted jawline with just one tap.
- [Body] Group pics just got easier! You can now adjust and edit multiple people's body shapes all in one go.

### 4.2.10 — 2026-06-26

What’s new on GlowUp

- [Face] We've added a new feature that naturally resizes your face without flattening your hairstyle.
- [AI Tasks] Say goodbye to loading screens! Keep editing your photos while your AI effects generate seamlessly in the background.

### 4.2.2 — 2026-05-07

What’s new on GlowUp

- [AI Expand] Pick a ratio and let AI extend your background seamlessly.
- [Aesthetic Finder] Swipe through styles to discover your go-to vibe. Upload a photo and AI will generate a new look that matches the mood you picked. Save and share your results!

### 4.2.1 — 2026-04-30

What’s new on GlowUp

- [AI Expand] Pick a ratio and let AI extend your background seamlessly.
- [Aesthetic Finder] Swipe through styles to discover your go-to vibe. Upload a photo and AI will generate a new look that matches the mood you picked. Save and share your results!

### 4.2.0 — 2026-04-28

What’s new on GlowUp

- [AI Expand] Pick a ratio and let AI extend your background seamlessly.
- [Aesthetic Finder] Swipe through styles to discover your go-to vibe. Upload a photo and AI will generate a new look that matches the mood you picked. Save and share your results!

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