Comparison

CloneFace vs Paint over photos

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

Head to head
About

CloneFace

Create realistic 3D face models from a single photo. Customize facial features, add accessories like sunglasses, and animate expressions. Export your creations as videos.

Highlights
  • 3D face generation from one photo
  • Facial feature customization
  • Add virtual sunglasses
  • Animate facial expressions
  • Virtual hairstyles
  • Talking and winking faces
  • Video export of animated faces
Features
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CloneFace is a 3D face generator that requires no special equipment. It uses just one photo to quickly create a 3D model of your face. CloneFace is simple and fun! Stay tuned—more features are coming soon. ===== Steps to building a 3D face ===== - On the first screen, you can choose a picture from the camera or your photo library. A default face will be used if no picture is selected. - The second screen is the FDP (Facial Definition Parameters) editing screen. Single-tap a facial feature to focus on it. You can move and resize the selected component using multitouch gestures. - Once the FDP is correctly placed on the face, a 3D model is generated on the third screen—the 3D Scene. Tap the Switch button to view face morphing in action. - Tap the Glasses button to add or remove 3D sunglasses. - Tap the Animation button to view and switch between facial expressions: happiness, anger, surprise, sadness, fear, and disgust. - Tap the Hair button to try virtual hairstyles on a 2D face view. - Tap the Speech button to make the face talk. - Tap the Eyes button to make the face wink. - Tap the Video button to export a movie of your animated face. Watch a demo on YouTube: http://youtu.be/OVkXEWo1JFc ===== About the author ===== Liansheng Zhang (Lian) is a senior software developer with over 15 years of experience in mobile application development. He worked at EA Mobile for 4 years, contributing to many of EA’s major mobile products. At EA, Lian was part of the frameworks team, specializing in 3D graphics and sound engines. He built the sound engine for Rockband. Before that, he worked at Isee3D, My Virtual Model, and AppsGo. In his spare time, Lian enjoys studying geology. He holds a Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the University of Paris, France. Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: clonecase@gmail.com

About

Paint over photos

Easily draw, write notes, and add captions directly onto your photos. This app offers various drawing tools and colors to create fun visuals and convey messages quickly. Enhance your images with scribbles, doodles, and text.

Highlights
  • Draw on images
  • Write notes on photos
  • Add captions and stickers
  • Multiple pencil types and colors
  • Select photos from gallery or take new ones
  • Create striking images quickly
Features
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Drawing on the screen with the fingers have never been so easy! Write down notes on the screen and draw on images with our photo and text editor. Download now and discover the easiest ways to create striking images in just a few minutes. Use our text editor to write down notes and draw on your images. Choose between three different types of pencils and various colors. Change background and add captions on your photos immediately. Make scribbles, drawings or sketches, write notes and doodle on pictures. Add captions and stickers on your photos in a quick and easy way. Convey your messages with fun drawings. Take a photo or select one from your gallery. Write or draw something on it! Send notes or funny drawings to your friends. You can also use it for painting, doodling and coloring the pictures.

Screenshots

Paint over photos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paint over photos at Free against CloneFace's $0.99. Paint over photos also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). CloneFace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Paint over photos is free to download; CloneFace costs $0.99 up front. Paint over photos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloneFace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloneFace ships an update every 6 months, Paint over photos every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CloneFace versus Paint over photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloneFacePaint over photos
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better20.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerliansheng zhangAlejandro Melero Zaballos

Customer experience

CloneFace

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Paint over photos

Written reviews132 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative69.7%

In-app purchases

None

CloneFace

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Paint over photos

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is CloneFace free?
CloneFace costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paint over photos free?
Paint over photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CloneFace or Paint over photos have ads?
Paint over photos shows ads; CloneFace does not.
Which is updated more often, CloneFace or Paint over photos?
CloneFace ships an update every 6 months, and Paint over photos every 8 months. Most recently, CloneFace was updated on June 11, 2026 and Paint over photos on September 15, 2026.

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