# SwapTo vs Patch

The clearest difference is monetization model: SwapTo at free with in-app purchases against Patch's subscription. SwapTo also leads on ratings volume (307 vs 4). Patch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwapTo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Patch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwapTo has 307 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of SwapTo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Patch's.

SwapTo ships an update every 9 days, Patch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwapTo | Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapto-face-swap/id6745184949/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-ai-image-editor/id6747926231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Photo Journey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810911194) | [Octo Computer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822027262) |

## What reviewers say

### SwapTo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapto-face-swap/id6745184949)

Transform your photos with AI-powered face swapping. Effortlessly merge faces, create hilarious warp effects, and generate new looks. Enjoy realistic edits and fun transformations for social media or personal amusement.

**Highlights:** AI face swap, Face morph effects, Face warp effects, Face generator, Face merging, One-tap face replacement

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwapTo PRO Trial Special | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| SwapTo PRO Weekly Special | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SwapTo PRO Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| SwapTo PRO Semi-Annual Trial | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| SwapTo PRO Semi-Annual Special | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| SwapTo PRO Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| SwapTo PRO Semi-Annual | $29.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple UI
- 😄 Funny and entertaining
- 💯 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Error messages on launch
- 💰 Payment issues

**Reported bugs**

- Error messages on launch
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More customization options


### Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-ai-image-editor/id6747926231)

Transform your photos with AI using just words. Change colors, add objects, or reimagine scenes in seconds. Offers a subscription for full access to its powerful editing tools.

**Highlights:** Text-to-image generation, On-device AI processing, Photo recoloring, Object addition and rearrangement, AI-powered retouching, Subscription-based editing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwapTo free?

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

### Is Patch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwapTo or Patch?

Patch is rated higher. SwapTo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Patch averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SwapTo or Patch have ads?

Neither SwapTo nor Patch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwapTo or Patch?

SwapTo ships an update every 9 days, and Patch every 4 days. Most recently, SwapTo was updated on September 19, 2026 and Patch on September 5, 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.*