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 | Facetune | Luren AI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | iPhone and Android app |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | Yes, iPhone and Android |
| Free plan | Free 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 subscription | Free to download and try |
| Pricing | FaceApp 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 start | One photo | One photo for edits; 10 selfies for AI LinkedIn headshots (as described on its site) | One photo, or just a prompt; no training |
| AI models | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site | Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2.1, GPT Image 2.5, Seedream, Qwen-Image 3.0, Grok Imagine; Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance |
| Images | Not offered | AI headshots from selfies, AI outfit changer and hairstyle try-on | 300+ styles, your own prompt with a model picker, and an AI agent |
| Video | Not offered | Video retouch, filters and an AI video enhancer | Image to video, text to video, UGC videos and 40+ AI dances |
| Editing | 60+ photorealistic filters for hair, beard, makeup and aging, plus retouch, object removal and reshape | Skin smoothing, reshape, teeth whitening, makeup, hair and beard, eye color, lighting, background and object removal | Restore, 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
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
Key differences
- Facetune makes video (Video retouch, filters and an AI video enhancer); FaceApp does not list video features.
- Facetune generates images; FaceApp is built around other jobs.
- Free plans: FaceApp: Free version with many popular filters; some Pro filters can be previewed for free (FAQ). Facetune: Free to download with a 7-day free trial; its pricing FAQ says continued access after the trial requires a subscription.
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.
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.
More comparisons
Sources
- www.faceapp.com/
- www.faceapp.com/faq/can-i-use-faceapp-without-paying/
- www.faceapp.com/faq/how-much-does-faceapp-cost/
- www.faceapp.com/faq/what-makes-faceapp-different/
- www.faceapp.com/faq/what-country-is-faceapp-from/
- www.faceapp.com/faq/does-faceapp-edit-body/
- www.faceapp.com/faq/does-faceapp-keep-your-photos/
- www.faceapp.com/faq/does-faceapp-have-aging-filter/
- apps.apple.com/us/app/faceapp-perfect-face-editor/id1180884341
- play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.faceapp
- www.facetuneapp.com/
- www.facetuneapp.com/pricing
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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