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FaceApp vs Facetune

FaceApp: Photorealistic face editor with 60+ one-tap filters for hair, beards, makeup, aging and retouching. Facetune: Lightricks' selfie and video retouching app, with hair, makeup and outfit try-ons and AI headshots.

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FaceApp and Facetune details as published on faceapp.com and facetuneapp.com (and their official app store listings), checked October 16, 2026. Luren AI shown for reference.
FaceAppFacetuneLuren AI
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, AndroidiPhone and Android app
Mobile appYesYesYes, iPhone and Android
Free planFree version with many popular filters; some Pro filters can be previewed for free (FAQ)Free to download with a 7-day free trial; its pricing FAQ says continued access after the trial requires a subscriptionFree to download and try
PricingFaceApp Pro subscription, monthly or annual, priced in the app in your local currency (FAQ)Subscription: $25 a month, $40 every 3 months or $77.99 a year, each with a 7-day free trial, for purchases on facetuneapp.com (as listed on its pricing page)Pay per creation with coins, or a weekly or yearly Pro subscription
What you need to startOne photoOne photo for edits; 10 selfies for AI LinkedIn headshots (as described on its site)One photo, or just a prompt; no training
AI modelsNot stated on its siteNot stated on its siteNano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2.1, GPT Image 2.5, Seedream, Qwen-Image 3.0, Grok Imagine; Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance
ImagesNot offeredAI headshots from selfies, AI outfit changer and hairstyle try-on300+ styles, your own prompt with a model picker, and an AI agent
VideoNot offeredVideo retouch, filters and an AI video enhancerImage to video, text to video, UGC videos and 40+ AI dances
Editing60+ photorealistic filters for hair, beard, makeup and aging, plus retouch, object removal and reshapeSkin smoothing, reshape, teeth whitening, makeup, hair and beard, eye color, lighting, background and object removalRestore, upscale, change clothes, backgrounds, pose and expression

Choose FaceApp if…

  • Seeing yourself older or younger
  • Trying hair colors, beards and makeup
  • Natural selfie retouching

FaceApp, with over a billion installs according to its site, is a photorealistic face editor: more than 60 one-tap filters for retouching, hair color and style, beards, makeup and aging, plus retouch, object removal and reshape tools. It is free to download, and FaceApp Pro, a monthly or annual subscription, unlocks all filters and removes watermarks.

Strengths

  • 60+ photorealistic one-tap filters
  • Aging filters available in both the free and Pro versions (FAQ)
  • Available in 33 languages on its App Store listing

Limits to know

  • Its FAQ says its filters are designed for faces, not bodies
  • All filters and watermark-free results need FaceApp Pro
  • AI image and video generation are not described on its site
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Choose Facetune if…

  • Selfie and creator touch-ups before posting
  • Trying a new haircut, hair color or beard
  • Quick headshots for LinkedIn

Facetune, from Lightricks, is a photo and video editor built around retouching faces: smoothing, reshaping, teeth whitening, makeup, hairstyles, beards, lighting and object removal, with retouching that also works on video. Its AI tools include an outfit changer, a prompt-based AI assistant and AI headshots trained on 10 selfies, and it runs on iPhone, Android and in the browser.

Strengths

  • Specialist face and portrait retouching for photos and video
  • Hair, beard, makeup, nail and outfit try-ons
  • A browser editor alongside the phone apps

Limits to know

  • Continued access after the 7-day trial requires a subscription (pricing FAQ)
  • AI headshots need 10 selfies to train
  • The AI models it uses are not named on its site
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Key differences

A third option

Both kinds of model, in one phone app

Luren AI puts Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2.5, Seedream, Veo 3.1 and Kling side by side on iPhone and Android, with 300+ ready-made styles, UGC ads, AI dances and an AI agent that makes the picture for you. Start from one photo, no training.

FAQ

FaceApp vs Facetune: questions

Is FaceApp better than Facetune?

It depends on the job. FaceApp suits seeing yourself older or younger; trying hair colors, beards and makeup; natural selfie retouching. Facetune suits selfie and creator touch-ups before posting; trying a new haircut, hair color or beard; quick headshots for LinkedIn.

Is FaceApp free?

Free version with many popular filters; some Pro filters can be previewed for free (FAQ).

Is Facetune free?

Free to download with a 7-day free trial; its pricing FAQ says continued access after the trial requires a subscription.

Which is better for video, FaceApp or Facetune?

FaceApp: no video features listed. Facetune: Video retouch, filters and an AI video enhancer.

Is there an alternative to FaceApp and Facetune on my phone?

Luren AI is an iPhone and Android app with image models like Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2.5 and Seedream, video models like Veo 3.1 and Kling, 300+ ready-made styles and an AI agent. It is free to download and try.

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FaceApp and Facetune are trademarks of their owners. Luren AI is not affiliated with either. Details are as each company publishes them on its own site and store listings on the date above; plans and prices change, so check their sites before you buy.

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