# BoothCool vs FaceApp

The clearest difference is update cadence: FaceApp at every 2 weeks against BoothCool's every 3 months. FaceApp also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 790) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). BoothCool's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoothCool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FaceApp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FaceApp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceApp has 1.8M ratings behind it against 790, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of BoothCool's written reviews are positive against 47% of FaceApp's.

BoothCool ships an update every 3 months, FaceApp every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoothCool | FaceApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boothcool-heart-effects/id529538575/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 790 | **1.8M** |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **47.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 42 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oriole2 Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506665225) | [FaceApp Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561581171) |

## What reviewers say

### BoothCool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boothcool-heart-effects/id529538575)

This app uses facial tracking to add funny animation effects and popular filters to your photos. Create unique 4-up photo strips with a countdown timer and high-resolution output.

**Highlights:** Facial tracking for funny effects, Four popular filters, Eight face animation effects, 4-up photo strip creation, 3-second pose countdown, Geo tagging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic feel
- 💕 Cute effects
- 🤳 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy results
- 📵 Ads cover too much of the screen
- 🔀 Forces 4 photos at a time

**Reported bugs**

- Photos come out distorted or with lines
- App crashes or freezes when using
- Issues with photo permissions and saving

**Requested features**

- Allow single photo option
- Add more filters and effects
- Improve photo saving and sharing


### FaceApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #23 Top Free · Photo & Video, #68 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Easily enhance your selfies and portraits with a wide range of realistic filters and editing tools. Achieve flawless, natural-looking results in one tap, saving you time on complex photo manipulation. Share your polished images instantly to social media.

**Highlights:** Realistic filters, AI-powered editing, Hair color and style changes, Makeup filters, Acne and wrinkle removal, Facial feature adjustments, One-tap edits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FaceApp PRO | $10.00 | per month |
| FaceApp PRO | $10.00 | per month |
| FaceApp PRO | $20.00 | per month |
| FaceApp PRO | $60.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $60.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $100.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $100.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $100.00 | per year |
| FaceApp PRO | $75.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent photo editing capabilities
- 👍 Fun and engaging features
- 🎨 Realistic filters and transformations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage
- 💰 Excessive paywall for core features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and quality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back face swap/morph feature
- More free hairstyle and makeup options
- Improved skin tone and ethnic diversity support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoothCool free?

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

### Is FaceApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BoothCool or FaceApp?

FaceApp is rated higher. BoothCool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 790 ratings, while FaceApp averages 4.7 from 1.8M ratings.

### Do BoothCool or FaceApp have ads?

Neither BoothCool nor FaceApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoothCool or FaceApp?

BoothCool ships an update every 3 months, and FaceApp every 2 weeks. Most recently, BoothCool was updated on September 26, 2026 and FaceApp on September 26, 2026.

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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.*