# FaceApp vs Swap

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FaceApp at 1.8M against Swap's 18. FaceApp also leads on chart position (#10 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FaceApp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Swap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FaceApp against 4.6 for Swap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceApp has 1.8M ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of FaceApp's written reviews are positive against 50% of Swap's.

FaceApp ships an update every 2 weeks, Swap monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceApp | Swap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-ai-face-replace/id6468519537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FaceApp Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561581171) | [Lumen Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326609573) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceApp

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #23 Top Free · Photo & Video, #72 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


### Swap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-ai-face-replace/id6468519537)

Transform your selfies into hilarious 80s and 90s style photoshoots with advanced AI. Simply take one selfie and let the app create iconic vintage portraits with retro filters and effects in seconds. Easily share your nostalgic creations on social media.

**Highlights:** AI-powered face transformation, 80s and 90s photoshoot styles, Vintage filters and effects, Single selfie input, Easy social media sharing, Variety of personalized styles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Get Pro for 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceApp free?

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

### Is Swap free?

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

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

FaceApp is rated higher. FaceApp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Swap averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do FaceApp or Swap have ads?

Neither FaceApp nor Swap shows ads.

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

FaceApp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swap monthly. Most recently, FaceApp was updated on September 26, 2026 and Swap on September 10, 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.*