Comparison

FaceCall vs Backgrounds for Google Meet

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

Head to head
About

FaceCall

Enhance your calls with a personalized video introduction before the call begins. Clearly communicate your reason for calling and even get AI assistance for missed calls. Enjoy features like real-time translation and high-quality group calls.

Highlights
  • Video Caller ID
  • Caller Intention tags
  • AI Missed-Call Assistant
  • Real-Time Voice Translation
  • Auto Translation for messages
  • High-Quality Video & Voice Calls
  • Group Calls
Features
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• FaceCall — A New Way to Call FaceCall lets you show a short video before someone picks up your call. Say hello, show your intention, share your vibe — before the call even starts. It's how calling should feel in 2026 and beyond. • Why FaceCall Is Different Your face becomes your caller ID. Your intention becomes clear. Your missed calls get AI-answered automatically. Calling feels human again. • Key Features - Video Caller ID Record a short video that plays automatically when you call someone. Say why you’re calling. Make it personal. Make it memorable. - Caller Intention Choose Urgent, Quick Question, Good News, Business, Family, or create your own custom tag. No more mystery calls or guessing someone's purpose. - AI Missed-Call Assistant If someone misses your call, FaceCall instantly sends a personalized video or message in your voice and style. Clear, friendly, instant. - Real-Time Voice Translation Break language barriers during live calls. FaceCall translates your conversation as you speak — naturally and instantly. - Auto Translation Send and receive messages with instant translation across multiple languages. Communicate effortlessly across borders. - High-Quality Video & Voice Calls Crystal-clear video up to HD+, fast connection speeds, and smooth performance across devices. - Fun & Friendly Call Effects Add effects, backgrounds, and filters to personalize your calls. Make every conversation expressive, fun, and memorable. - Group Calls Connect with friends, family, or your team in high-quality group video calls. Bring everyone together anytime, anywhere. - Real-Time Screen Sharing Share your screen instantly during a call. Show documents, presentations, photos — anything you need, live. - Call Recording Save important conversations, document decisions, or keep memories. Your recordings are securely stored and always under your control. - Works With Your Contacts Use FaceCall with or without a phone number — your privacy, your choice. No usernames. No verification codes. Instant connection. - Share Calls With Links Call anyone — even if they don't have FaceCall yet. Your Video Caller ID plays instantly in their browser. - Personal Profiles Set your video intro, choose your mood, and express your identity visually. Every call begins with you. - Global, Secure, and Private Calls are encrypted, your videos stay yours, and your identity remains fully in your control. • Why People Love FaceCall - Makes every call feel warm, human, and expressive - Saves time with clear Caller Intention - Removes awkward “Who's calling and why?” moments - Helps professionals stand out instantly - Strengthens relationships and emotional connection - Adds clarity, personality, and depth to communication - Works even if others don't have the app FaceCall transforms ordinary calls into meaningful experiences. • Perfect For - Friends and family - Long-distance relationships - Parents and kids - Creators and influencers - Coaches, consultants, and freelancers - Business professionals - Anyone who wants calls to feel personal again • A New Category of Communication FaceCall isn't messaging. It's not just calling. It's Video Caller Identity — a new visual layer on top of your phone number. Once you try it, regular calls feel empty. • Download FaceCall Today Bring emotion, clarity, meaning, and your real identity into every call. • Contact Us We're here to support you. For questions or feedback, email support@facecall.com. Your input helps us make FaceCall better for our community. FaceCall is protected by U.S. and international patents. Terms of Use — https://www.facecall.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy — https://www.facecall.com/privacy-policy/

About

Backgrounds for Google Meet

Enhance your video conferences with a wide selection of professionally designed virtual backgrounds. Easily change your backdrop for meetings, webinars, or casual chats to add visual interest or maintain privacy. The app offers diverse themes suitable for various professions and interests.

Highlights
  • Professionally designed virtual backgrounds
  • Variety of themes for different professions
  • Nature, food, and holiday themed backgrounds
  • Suitable for general conferences and children's chats
  • Easy to use and apply
  • Enhances video conference appearance
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Easily changeable backgrounds for unforgettable video conferences with professionally designed pictures. Video conferencing, webinars and other digital meetings could be more interesting and more attractive using the virtual backgrounds for Google Meet. Just download specifically designed images and use them in the background of your conference. Easy, simple and impressive. You can use the background just for a better conference design or simply if you do not have the suitable wall behind you at the moment. When you work at some public place, you may not want to show it. When conferencing with some people you do not know well, you might not want to share your home details. You will have a great variety of backgrounds in this app. Change the background depending on the theme of the video conference. There are backgrounds for teachers, lecturers, scientists, engineers, medics, designers, IT specialists. Additionally, you will find outstanding backgrounds for nature, food and holiday lovers. Of course, there are some high-quality backgrounds for general type of conferences or even for the video chats of children. Google Meet app is necessary for using the backgrounds.

Screenshots

FaceCall4 screens
Backgrounds for Google Meet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FaceCall at 4.5 against Backgrounds for Google Meet's 3.0. FaceCall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. FaceCall sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Backgrounds for Google Meet sells 44 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FaceCall holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceCall has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FaceCall ships an update every 2 days, Backgrounds for Google Meet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FaceCall versus Backgrounds for Google Meet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceCallBackgrounds for Google Meet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size390 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMobiLine, IncUAB Macmanus

Customer experience

FaceCall

All ratings1,273 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative16.0%

Backgrounds for Google Meet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

FaceCall

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Video/audio quality issues on weaker connections
  • Difficulty registering with certain names

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved spam/unwanted call filtering
  • Expanded language support
  • Group call features
  • More customization options

Backgrounds for Google Meet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

FaceCall

Subscriptions2
  • FaceCall Premium$4.991 Month
  • FaceCall Premium Annual$35.991 Year
One-time7
  • 150 FaceCall Coins$1.59
  • 650 FaceCall Coins$5.79
  • 1050 FaceCall Coins$8.89
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  • 2550 FaceCall Coins$19.99
  • 7050 FaceCall Coins$51.99
  • 11000 FaceCall Coins$74.99
  • 23000 FaceCall Coins$145.99
44 purchases

Backgrounds for Google Meet

One-time44
  • Behind the Corner$1.99
  • Home$1.99
  • Home Interior$1.99
Show 41 more
  • In the Meeting$1.99
  • Meeting Room$1.99
  • Modern Interior$1.99
  • The View$1.99
  • World Map$1.99
  • Christmas In The Mirror$1.99
  • Snowfall$1.99
  • Bridge$1.99
  • Snow Window$1.99
  • Holiday$1.99
  • Eiffel Tower$1.99
  • Home Hall$1.99
  • Open Window & Chair$1.99
  • Home Hall & Chair$1.99
  • In the Gym$1.99
  • Relax Room & Chair$1.99
  • Home & Chair$1.99
  • A and B Plans$1.99
  • Colosseum$1.99
  • Snow Window & Chair$1.99
  • Room$1.99
  • Butterfly Meadow$1.99
  • Map$1.99
  • On Stage$1.99
  • Attention$1.99
  • White Christmas$1.99
  • Christmas In The Mirror &Chair$1.99
  • Forest$1.99
  • Behind the Corner & Chair$1.99
  • Vatican$1.99
  • Light Space$1.99
  • Open Window$1.99
  • Easter Flowers$1.99
  • Laboratory$1.99
  • Stairs$1.99
  • Conference$1.99
  • At Work$1.99
  • Beach$1.99
  • Grunge Interior$1.99
  • Hall & Chair$1.99
  • All Backgrounds$2.99

Questions

Is FaceCall free?
FaceCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgrounds for Google Meet free?
Backgrounds for Google Meet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FaceCall or Backgrounds for Google Meet?
FaceCall is rated higher. FaceCall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Backgrounds for Google Meet averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do FaceCall or Backgrounds for Google Meet have ads?
Backgrounds for Google Meet shows ads; FaceCall does not.
Which is updated more often, FaceCall or Backgrounds for Google Meet?
FaceCall ships an update every 2 days, and Backgrounds for Google Meet every 8 days. Most recently, FaceCall was updated on October 19, 2026 and Backgrounds for Google Meet on October 12, 2026.

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