PrivateFace vs FaceGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PrivateFace
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Share photos and videos without compromising anyone's privacy. PrivateFace automatically detects faces and lets you cover them with fun emojis in just a few taps. PERFECT FOR: - Parents protecting children's identity online - Content creators respecting bystanders' privacy - Professionals sharing work moments - Anyone who values privacy on social media WHY PRIVATEFACE? Instant Face Detection Our advanced AI finds every face in your photos and videos automatically. No manual selection needed. Fun Emoji Covers Choose from dozens of expressive emojis to match the mood. Make privacy protection fun and creative. Video Support Works seamlessly with videos too. Faces stay covered throughout the entire clip with smart tracking. 100% Private & Offline Everything happens on your device. Your photos and videos are never uploaded anywhere. Lightning Fast Powered by Apple's neural engine for instant processing. Export your protected media in seconds. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Select a photo or video from your library 2. PrivateFace detects all faces automatically 3. Tap a face and choose an emoji 4. Save or share directly to your favorite apps Whether you're a parent, creator, or privacy-conscious individual, PrivateFace gives you complete control over who appears in your shared content. Download now and share with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FaceGuard
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Want to share photos β but keep certain faces private? FaceGuard makes it effortless with just one tap. SMART FACE DETECTION App detects faces and estimates age β even in group photos β then masks selected faces instantly. You can also add faces manually. 4 MASK STYLES β’ Mosaic β classic pixelation β’ Blur β soft Gaussian blur β’ Emoji β fun and playful β’ Shapes β clean circles and squares 100% OFFLINE Your photos are never uploaded, never shared, and never used to train AI. All processing happens entirely on your iPhone. SIMPLE 3-STEP WORKFLOW 1. Pick your photos 2. Review and adjust masks 3. Save or share PERFECT FOR β’ Protecting privacy before posting on social media β’ Sharing event and group photos safely β’ Masking specific faces in any photo FREE TO START Edit up to 2 photos at once for free. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase) to edit up to 30 photos at once.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PrivateFace at none against FaceGuard's shown. PrivateFace also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PrivateFace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and FaceGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PrivateFace ships an update every 9 days, FaceGuard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrivateFace | FaceGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ibrahim Oktay | 8ARMS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
In-app purchases
PrivateFace
- PrivateFace Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
- PrivateFace Pro - Yearly$59.991 Year
FaceGuard
- Pro$1.99
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