Face Merging vs Pocket Planet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Face Merging
Combine two photos to create a captivating morphing movie of faces blending together. Easily detect faces in your chosen images and generate a dynamic video. Save your creations or share them instantly.
- Merge faces from two images
- Automatic face detection
- Create morphing movies
- Save movies and images
- Share creations
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You can merge faces with this App. Choose two images, and then faces will automatically be detected. Push merge button, and you can see morphing movie between them. You can also save the movie and images or share them.
Pocket Planet
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Need a break from your busy life? Welcome to 'Pocket Planet', your own tiny universe without data connection or stress. Enjoy the unique visuals of cute 2D pixel friends living on a round 3D planet. It is a 'digital healing toy' that brings peace just by looking at it. Key Features Life Blooms with a Tap Invite trees, animals, and people with a single touch. What happens when small cabins and trees gather together? Watch your planet grow and change endlessly. Over 30 Healing Music Tracks No more boring loops. Enjoy a rich variety of over 30 background music tracks. Listen to beautiful melodies that change with the atmosphere and weather. What Lies Beyond Growth? (Secret) When the planet becomes full and there is no more space, a special change begins. Discover the hidden secrets your planet holds and see what lies beyond the universe. 'Eco Mode' for Sleep & Focus Turn it on before bed or while studying. 'Eco Mode' saves battery and prevents OLED burn-in while playing relaxing ASMR sounds (Rain, Space ambience). Emotional Pixel Art & 3D Watch cute 2D pixel characters roam freely on a 3D sphere. Enjoy the changing atmosphere of the planet with day/night cycles and weather effects. Surprise Guests from Space On nights with meteor showers, UFOs and mysterious space travelers visit your planet. Read messages in bottles left by travelers and find small comforts. (Who knows? Rare guests might visit on special holidays!) Optimized for Low-End Devices Dust off your old smartphone from the drawer. It is perfectly optimized to run smoothly even on older devices. Download 'Pocket Planet' now and start your own space journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Face Merging at none against Pocket Planet's 1. Face Merging also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pocket Planet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Face Merging asks for nothing beyond the download.
Face Merging ships an update every 3 weeks, Pocket Planet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Face Merging | Pocket Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (220 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 220 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haruki Sugiyama | DONGSOO LEE |
Bugs and requests
Face Merging
Reported bugs
10 issues- App doesn't load
- App freezes
- Cannot select pictures
- Cannot import pictures
- Doesn't recognize faces
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- Takes too long to load pictures
- Buttons malfunction
- Interface is elementary
- App closes and restarts
- Edit points difficult to fix
Pocket Planet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Face Merging
No in-app purchases
Pocket Planet
- Premium Upgrade (No Ads)$4.99
Questions
Is Face Merging free?
Is Pocket Planet free?
Do Face Merging or Pocket Planet have ads?
Which is updated more often, Face Merging or Pocket Planet?
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