# YouCam Makeup vs FaceApp

The clearest difference is ads: FaceApp at none against YouCam Makeup's shown. FaceApp also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 156K) and chart position (#8 vs #41). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouCam Makeup sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and FaceApp sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for YouCam Makeup against 4.7 for FaceApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceApp has 1.8M ratings behind it against 156K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of YouCam Makeup's written reviews are positive against 47% of FaceApp's.

YouCam Makeup ships an update weekly, FaceApp every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouCam Makeup | FaceApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youcam-makeup-face-editor/id863844475/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 156K | **1.8M** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **47.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #41 | **#8** |
| Size | 249 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PERFECT MOBILE CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018779369) | [FaceApp Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561581171) |

## What reviewers say

### YouCam Makeup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youcam-makeup-face-editor/id863844475)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #54 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools for photo editing and virtual beauty transformations. Enhance selfies with makeup, retouch facial features, try on hairstyles and colors, and even adjust body proportions. It also includes advanced AI image and video generation capabilities.

**Highlights:** AI makeup and beauty advice, Virtual makeup try-on, Face and skin retouching, Hairstyle and hair color changer, Body shaping and height adjustment, AI image and video generation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Version (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Version (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Version (Yearly) | $31.99 | per year |
| Premium Version (Yearly) | $32.99 | per year |
| Premium Version (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Year Holiday Discount | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Year Offer with Pro Features | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Offer with Free Trial | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Offer | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💄 Realistic makeup application
- 🎨 Wide variety of makeup and hair options
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎉 Fun and engaging experience
- 🌟 Impressive photo editing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🤖 Unrealistic or cartoonish results
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔌 Requires internet connection
- 🤔 Skin analysis feature not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving correctly after editing
- Difficulty accessing previously edited photos
- Makeup placement not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit multiple faces in one photo
- More natural and customizable hair color options
- Nose reshaping tool
- Lip plumping feature
- Option to save edited photos in higher quality


### FaceApp

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #63 Top Free · Photo & Video, #72 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Easily enhance your photos with a wide range of realistic filters and editing tools. Achieve seamless, photorealistic edits in one tap, perfect for social media sharing. Transform your look with hairstyles, makeup, and facial feature adjustments.

**Highlights:** Realistic filters, Hairstyle and color changes, Makeup and beard effects, Facial feature adjustments, Acne and wrinkle removal, One-tap editing, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 |

**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 YouCam Makeup free?

YouCam Makeup 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, YouCam Makeup or FaceApp?

YouCam Makeup is rated higher. YouCam Makeup averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156K ratings, while FaceApp averages 4.7 from 1.8M ratings.

### Do YouCam Makeup or FaceApp have ads?

YouCam Makeup shows ads; FaceApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouCam Makeup or FaceApp?

YouCam Makeup ships an update weekly, and FaceApp every 2 weeks. Most recently, YouCam Makeup was updated on November 9, 2026 and FaceApp on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, YouCam Makeup or FaceApp?

YouCam Makeup currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and FaceApp at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*