# FaceApp vs FaceShow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FaceApp at 47% against FaceShow's 21%. FaceApp also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 129) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). FaceShow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FaceApp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and FaceShow sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceApp has 1.8M ratings behind it against 129, 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 21% of FaceShow's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceApp | FaceShow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341/reviews)** | [4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceshow-batch-ai-face-swap/id1588010341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 21.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FaceApp Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561581171) | [WorldFun Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640019826) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceApp

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #21 Top Free · Photo & Video, #73 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


### FaceShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceshow-batch-ai-face-swap/id1588010341)

Easily create realistic AI-generated videos by swapping your face onto existing templates. Apply your selfie to celebrities or characters, capture convincing expressions, and share your creations on social media for more engagement.

**Highlights:** AI faceswap technology, Realistic facial expressions, Selfie mapped onto templates, Celebrity and character swaps, Easy video creation process, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FaceShow VIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FaceShow VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| FaceShow VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| 连续订阅季度会员 | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| FaceShow VIP | $10.49 | per month |
| FaceShow VIP | $10.49 | per month |
| Monthly Member | $12.99 | per month |
| FaceShow VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| UpgradeSuperVIP | $19.49 | per year |
| FaceShow VIP | $19.99 | per month |
| FaceShow VIP | $24.49 | per year |
| FaceShow VIP | $24.99 | per year |
| SuperVIP | $35.99 | per year |
| FaceShow VIP | $39.99 | per year |
| SuperVIP | $46.99 | per year |
| FaceShow VIP | $59.99 | per year |
| LifeMember | $41.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceApp free?

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

### Is FaceShow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FaceApp or FaceShow?

FaceApp is rated higher. FaceApp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while FaceShow averages 4.4 from 129 ratings.

### Do FaceApp or FaceShow have ads?

Neither FaceApp nor FaceShow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FaceApp or FaceShow?

FaceApp ships an update fortnightly, and FaceShow fortnightly. Most recently, FaceApp was updated on September 24, 2026 and FaceShow on September 7, 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.*