Comparison

SmileFun vs Exprestive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmileFun

Features
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*** Important: You need iPhone X or newer to play SmileFun *** Every part of your face is important in this amazing game. Match your facial expression with app's emoji as fast as possible. The faster you do it, the more point you will get. But remember, the game gets harder every round. It’s a fun and addicting game that you should check out. An interesting face-controlled arcade game designed specifically for iPhone X's TrueDepth camera. SmileFun uses the sensor array as a game controller by monitoring the user's eyebrows, eyes and mouth. Play using just your facial expressions. If you’re having difficulty with SmileFun recognizing your eyebrows, eyes and mouth, move to an area with more light and look directly at the phone. SmileFun uses the TrueDepth camera system on iPhone X to track your facial expression, meaning it cannot be played on devices without a TrueDepth camera system. You need iPhone X or newer to play this game. The payment and subscription terms: Free trial terms: Free trial for weekly subscription in SmileFun gives you unlimited access to gameplay for the duration of 3 days. Your account will be charged for renewal, in accordance with weekly subscription plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the 3 day trial period. You can cancel your free trial at any time before 24 hours prior to converting your account to a auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal, in accordance with your plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. 1. Tap the “Settings” icon on your mobile, then tap the “Store” icon. 2. Sign in with your iTunes ID. 3. Tap “View Apple ID” then “Manage App Subscriptions”. 4. You will be able to see when your next payment is due, or cancel your automatic renewal. You may cancel your subscription at any time Renewal of your weekly subscription is automatic. You can cancel this automatic renewal at any time, at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Please note, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at: http://olegosipov.ru/smilefun/agreement/eng

About

Exprestive

A party game where you mimic facial expressions to earn points to a song. It uses your device's camera to track your face in real-time. Features adjustable difficulty and a practice mode to master expressions.

Highlights
  • Real-time facial expression tracking
  • Score points to music
  • Adjustable difficulty and speed
  • Practice mode for expressions
  • Reduced motion option for visual sensitivity
Features
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OVERVIEW: Exprestive is a facial-recognition party game. To play, hold the iPhone/iPod so that the camera can capture facial expressions in real-time. Each level plays a portion of a song just over a minute long. During that time, the player earns as many points as possible before the song completes. When progressing through individual difficulty levels, the expression requests flow past the Request Bar at faster initial rates and accelerate during gameplay to build tension. Additionally, the levels flash background patterns and warped Photo Gallery images to distract the player's concentration (with the option to reduce motion). TECHNICAL: Facial-recognition uses considerable computing power, so it is recommended to play on a recent iOS device for the best play experience. Facial expressions are determined by a combination of ratios for each landmark (i.e. eyes, lips. eye brows, etc.). These ratios are best determined in a well-lit area. For most expressions, it is best to face directly toward the camera - though a few expressions require tilting or rotating the head, as well. There is a practice mode to learn all the expressions. HEALTH NOTES: Exprestive displays flashing lights and patterns during game play. If you are prone to epilepsy under such conditions, consult your healthcare professional before attempting gameplay. Exprestive does have a “Reduced Motion” mode that switches gameplay to use static backgrounds. It is advisable to either use this mode or discontinue play if you experience dizziness, motion-sickness, or nausea.

Screenshots

SmileFun1 screens
Exprestive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmileFun at none against Exprestive's 1. SmileFun also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Exprestive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmileFun asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmileFun ships an update every 5 days, Exprestive every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SmileFun versus Exprestive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmileFunExprestive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg OsipovHullBreach Studios Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SmileFun

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Exprestive

One-time1
  • Blitz Modes$0.49

Questions

Is SmileFun free?
SmileFun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exprestive free?
Exprestive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmileFun or Exprestive have ads?
Neither SmileFun nor Exprestive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmileFun or Exprestive?
SmileFun ships an update every 5 days, and Exprestive every 39 months. Most recently, SmileFun was updated on September 10, 2026 and Exprestive on August 29, 2026.

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