# YoungFaced vs HotStepper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HotStepper at 60% against YoungFaced's 3%. HotStepper also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YoungFaced sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HotStepper asks for nothing beyond the download.

HotStepper holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of YoungFaced's written reviews are positive against 60% of HotStepper's.

YoungFaced ships an update every 5 months, HotStepper every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YoungFaced | HotStepper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youngfaced-young-face-booth/id559937833/reviews) | **[4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotstepper/id1287586495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 2.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fragranze Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/369238797) | [Nexus Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/473958675) |

## What reviewers say

### YoungFaced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youngfaced-young-face-booth/id559937833)

Transform your photos to appear younger with this fun image filter.  Easily apply the effect to new or existing pictures and share your transformed images with friends via social media or messaging.

**Highlights:** Younger looking image filter, Apply to new or existing photos, Share via Facebook, Twitter, Email, Save to photo library, Picture text messaging sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YoungFaced - Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### HotStepper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotstepper/id1287586495)

Navigate to any destination on Earth with an augmented reality companion. This app guides you visually by having a character walk you to your chosen location. Simply select a destination on the map and follow your AR sidekick.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality navigation, AR character guide, Destination selection on map, Visual walking directions, Uses cellular data for navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YoungFaced free?

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

### Is HotStepper free?

HotStepper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YoungFaced or HotStepper?

HotStepper is rated higher. YoungFaced averages 1.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HotStepper averages 4.1 from 30 ratings.

### Do YoungFaced or HotStepper have ads?

YoungFaced shows ads; HotStepper does not.

### Which is updated more often, YoungFaced or HotStepper?

YoungFaced ships an update every 5 months, and HotStepper every 8 days. Most recently, YoungFaced was updated on October 16, 2026 and HotStepper on October 16, 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.*