# FaceApp vs Palm Reader

The clearest difference is rating: FaceApp at 4.7 against Palm Reader's 4.0. FaceApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (47% vs 20%). Palm Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Palm Reader sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FaceApp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceApp has 1.8M ratings behind it against 4, 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 20% of Palm Reader's.

FaceApp ships an update every 2 weeks, Palm Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceApp | Palm Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-reader-live-palm-reading/id1581095417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FaceApp Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561581171) | [Foshan Fullstack Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575723135) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceApp

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #62 Top Free · Photo & Video, #72 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Easily enhance your photos with a wide range of realistic filters and editing tools. Achieve seamless, photorealistic edits in one tap, perfect for social media sharing. Transform your look with hairstyles, makeup, and facial feature adjustments.

**Highlights:** Realistic filters, Hairstyle and color changes, Makeup and beard effects, Facial feature adjustments, Acne and wrinkle removal, One-tap editing, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 |

**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


### Palm Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-reader-live-palm-reading/id1581095417)

Transform your photos with artistic filters, comic book styles, and a time machine effect. Explore your inner self with psychological tests and analyze facial features using AI. Discover unique insights into your personality and appearance.

**Highlights:** Comic image transformation, Time machine photo effects, Artist filters for famous painting styles, Psychological tests for self-discovery, AI facial analysis for beauty assessment, Palmistry analysis with AI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 周会员 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| 年度会员 | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $4.99 | per year |
| 年度会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP permanente | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceApp free?

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

### Is Palm Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FaceApp or Palm Reader?

FaceApp is rated higher. FaceApp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Palm Reader averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FaceApp or Palm Reader have ads?

Palm Reader shows ads; FaceApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, FaceApp or Palm Reader?

FaceApp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Palm Reader every 2 months. Most recently, FaceApp was updated on November 5, 2026 and Palm Reader on November 3, 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.*