Shader vs FaceLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shader
This photo editor offers intuitive tools to create unique images. It features RAW camera support, manual controls for focus and exposure, and a vast library of effects. Users can also modify rotation, order, and shade styles for a personalized touch.
- RAW camera support
- Manual camera controls
- Hundreds of effects
- Modify rotation, order, and shade style
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Be unique! With Shader, creating unique stand-out photos is reduced to the most simple and intuitive level. Features: • RAW camera support • Manual camera controls including Focus, Exposure and White Balance adjustments • Hundreds of great effects • Modify Rotation, Order, and Shade Style
FaceLock
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Record sharper selfie videos with the back camera, even when you cannot see the screen. FaceLock uses on-device face tracking and haptic guidance to help keep your face centered while you shoot. BACK CAMERA SELFIE VIDEO - Shoot with the higher-quality rear camera - Capture better detail and low-light video - Stop guessing where to aim HAPTIC FRAMING - Hold your phone with the back camera facing you - Feel pulses when FaceLock finds your face - Follow gentle haptic cues as you drift left, right, closer, or farther away - Quiet feedback means you are framed and ready DESIGNED FOR EYES-FREE RECORDING - Record without audio prompts bleeding into your video - Keep your face centered for vlogs, updates, and self-tapes - Simple camera controls built for quick solo recording PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Face tracking happens on device - No account required - No tracking and no ads Frame yourself by feel with FaceLock. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FaceLock at none against Shader's 1. Shader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FaceLock asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Shader | FaceLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Woodsign | Alejandro Pacheco |
In-app purchases
Shader
- Shader All Filters$0.99
FaceLock
No in-app purchases
