# FaceApp vs Face Makeup Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FaceApp at 47% against Face Makeup Editor's 0%. FaceApp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Face Makeup Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FaceApp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Face Makeup Editor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FaceApp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceApp has 1.8M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of FaceApp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Face Makeup Editor's.

FaceApp ships an update every 2 weeks, Face Makeup Editor every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceApp | Face Makeup Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-makeup-editor-makeup-kit/id1231747646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FaceApp Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561581171) | [Rohit Iyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150989827) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #71 Top Free · Photo & Video, #77 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Easily enhance your selfies and portraits with a wide range of realistic filters and editing tools. Achieve flawless, natural-looking results in one tap, saving you time on complex photo manipulation. Share your polished images instantly to social media.

**Highlights:** Realistic filters, AI-powered editing, Hair color and style changes, Makeup filters, Acne and wrinkle removal, Facial feature adjustments, One-tap edits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FaceApp PRO | $10.00 | per month |
| FaceApp PRO | $10.00 | per month |
| FaceApp PRO | $20.00 | per month |
| FaceApp PRO | $60.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $60.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $100.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $100.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $100.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $75.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent photo editing capabilities
- 👍 Fun and engaging features
- 🎨 Realistic filters and transformations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage
- 💰 Excessive paywall for core features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and quality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back face swap/morph feature
- More free hairstyle and makeup options
- Improved skin tone and ethnic diversity support


### Face Makeup Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-makeup-editor-makeup-kit/id1231747646)

Transform your selfies with a virtual makeover. Apply lipstick, foundation, eye color, and even hairstyles in real-time. Enhance your complexion and perfect your look with easy retouching tools.

**Highlights:** Virtual makeover with lipstick, foundation, and eye color, Real-time makeup application using front camera, Retouching tools for complexion and skin tone, Multi-face recognition for group photos, Save and organize favorite looks, Variety of hairstyles, accessories, and props

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ears Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eyes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forehead | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hair | $0.99 | one-time |
| Headgear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Necklace | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teeka | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega All-in-One Package | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceApp free?

FaceApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Face Makeup Editor free?

Face Makeup Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FaceApp or Face Makeup Editor?

FaceApp is rated higher. FaceApp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Face Makeup Editor averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FaceApp or Face Makeup Editor have ads?

Face Makeup Editor shows ads; FaceApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, FaceApp or Face Makeup Editor?

FaceApp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Face Makeup Editor every 7 months. Most recently, FaceApp was updated on October 29, 2026 and Face Makeup Editor on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*