# ZaoXiang vs FaceShow

The clearest difference is rating: FaceShow at 5.0 against ZaoXiang's 4.6. FaceShow also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 27%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZaoXiang sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and FaceShow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FaceShow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of ZaoXiang's written reviews are positive against 41% of FaceShow's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZaoXiang | FaceShow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaoxiang/id1638893585/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceshow-image-and-video/id6468896814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) | [鑫超 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710709771) |

## What reviewers say

### ZaoXiang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaoxiang/id1638893585)

Instantly swap faces in photos and videos with realistic effects. Try on various hairstyles, wedding dresses, and traditional Chinese clothing. Create unique looks and share them to liven up your social media.

**Highlights:** One-touch face change, Automatic face recognition, Realistic face fusion effects, Virtual hairstyle testing, Extensive style templates, Upload local photos/videos, Ancient costume and Qipao try-on

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week professional version | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| One month Professional Edition | $5.99 | per month |
| One month Professional Edition | $9.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Professional Edition | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove daily limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Remove the monthly limit | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3600 Coins | $46.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### FaceShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceshow-image-and-video/id6468896814)

Easily swap faces in photos and videos, change video backgrounds, and animate still images to dance or sing. This ad-free tool offers a seamless creative experience for social media content or personal projects.

**Highlights:** Face swap on photos, Face swap on videos, Video background swap, Photo dancing, Photo singing, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Professional Edition | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Professional Edition | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Professional Edition | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 160 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZaoXiang free?

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

### Is FaceShow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZaoXiang or FaceShow?

FaceShow is rated higher. ZaoXiang averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FaceShow averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do ZaoXiang or FaceShow have ads?

Neither ZaoXiang nor FaceShow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZaoXiang or FaceShow?

ZaoXiang ships an update monthly, and FaceShow monthly. Most recently, ZaoXiang was updated on November 3, 2026 and FaceShow on November 3, 2026.

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