# FACE MASH! vs Exploring Tolkien

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Exploring Tolkien at 100% against FACE MASH!'s 50%. Exploring Tolkien also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). FACE MASH!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.4.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exploring Tolkien sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. FACE MASH! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Exploring Tolkien holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FACE MASH!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Exploring Tolkien's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FACE MASH! | Exploring Tolkien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mash-wallpaper/id1453135721/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Indigo Penguin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307462568) | [Jonathan Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881068413) |

## What reviewers say

### FACE MASH!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mash-wallpaper/id1453135721)

Create custom wallpapers by taking a photo, mashing it up, and then setting the result as your device background. This initial version encourages user feedback for future improvements.

**Highlights:** Take photos, Mash photos, Set as wallpaper, User feedback encouraged

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Exploring Tolkien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594)

Dive deep into J.R.R. Tolkien's works with this comprehensive companion app. Access podcast episodes, news, videos, and exclusive member content. Engage with a dedicated community of fans and explore Middle-earth chapter by chapter.

**Highlights:** Podcast episodes (audio/video), Offline downloads, Background playback, Push notifications, Tolkien news updates, YouTube video integration, AI Middle-earth portraits (members)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exploring Tolkien Membership | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FACE MASH! free?

FACE MASH! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Exploring Tolkien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FACE MASH! or Exploring Tolkien?

Exploring Tolkien is rated higher. FACE MASH! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Exploring Tolkien averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do FACE MASH! or Exploring Tolkien have ads?

Neither FACE MASH! nor Exploring Tolkien shows ads.

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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.*