Is FaceApp Free? What You Get Without FaceApp PRO (2026)

FaceApp is free to download, and its maker says many popular filters work without payment. FaceApp PRO is a recurring subscription for all filters and additional features. Our pick for three haircut previews is GlowUp Face. Its capped browser try-on uses one selfie and an email, with no app or subscription. Keep FaceApp if you want a broader photo editor.

Is FaceApp free?

Yes, but “free” describes several different things. The iOS and Android apps cost nothing to install. FaceApp’s FAQ says the free version includes many popular filters and features. It does not publish a complete current list there.

A free download is not FaceApp PRO. PRO is a subscription that opens all filters and additional features. Some PRO filters can be previewed without subscribing, but a preview is not the same as a free export or a trial.

The public pages do not say whether every free or PRO preview can be saved. The store listings advertise sharing finished edits, but the rules for saving each preview are Not stated publicly. Check the button shown after applying the filter you want before starting a subscription.

What does FaceApp PRO cost?

On 9 November 2026, the US App Store listed PRO purchases at US$10.00, US$20.00, US$60.00 and US$100.00. It did not attach a billing period to those amounts. FaceApp’s FAQ says monthly and annual plans exist, but it tells readers to see the PRO screen for local prices.

That means it would be wrong to label one public amount as monthly or yearly. The UK Google Play listing showed “in-app purchases” but no price or billing period. Both are Not stated publicly on that page.

FaceApp and GlowUp Face compared

Checked on 9 November 2026 on FaceApp’s homepage, free-use FAQ, privacy policy, US App Store listing and UK Google Play listing. We also checked GlowUp Face’s hairstyle and privacy pages. This is a desk comparison of public pages. We did not buy PRO or test paid filters. Prices and plans change, so check the store page shown on your device before paying.

Where FaceApp is stronger

FaceApp is the stronger choice when you want a full portrait editor. Its store listings advertise more than 60 filters across hair, hair colour, makeup, beards, facial features, lighting, backgrounds and colour controls. They also list blemish removal and wrinkle smoothing.

It also gives you more control over hair edits. The listings name Long hair and Bob cut, plus hair-colour and volume controls. GlowUp Face does not let you name a cut, change hair colour or retouch the rest of your photo.

Paid access may still matter. The public pages checked do not map every hairstyle to free or PRO access. Open the filter you want and read the purchase screen before treating a preview as a free result.

Is FaceApp free for hairstyles?

Some hairstyle use is free. In a July 2026 response still visible on the UK Google Play listing, FaceApp said each section except Impressions had at least one free filter. It named Long hair and Bob cut as examples. That confirms a limited free route, not the complete current catalogue.

If you want one named cut, FaceApp fits better because its interface exposes named hairstyle choices. The free-versus-PRO split can change, and the public page does not map every style to a tier.

If you only want quick haircut ideas, try three hairstyles in your browser. GlowUp Face uses one selfie and an email, then produces a fixed trio and a private voting link. It is capped, you cannot choose a named style, and the previews are illustrations rather than salon results.

For tools with larger catalogues or reference-photo input, see our comparison of AI hairstyle try-on apps. It separates free limits, style choice and photo handling.

Does FaceApp offer a free trial?

Sometimes. FaceApp’s FAQ says a PRO trial may be available in some countries. Eligibility, trial length, payment-method requirement and the price after the trial are Not stated publicly on the pages checked.

A free PRO preview is different. FaceApp says some PRO filters can be tried on a photo before subscribing. That does not establish that you can save the result, use every PRO tool or avoid entering payment details for an actual trial.

Before confirming, read the in-app purchase sheet for the trial length, renewal date, local price and billing period. If any item is missing, do not infer it from the App Store’s bare price list.

What happens to your photo?

FaceApp says selected files use encryption and remain cached with its cloud providers for 24 to 48 hours after your last edit. Its policy says you can clear this cache manually; these are company statements, not an independent security audit.

GlowUp Face sends the selfie to its server and image-generation provider. Its 24-hour timer covers the voting link and preview images, not every operational copy; read the face-photo handling details before uploading.

How to cancel FaceApp PRO

On iPhone, Apple says to open Settings, tap your name, choose Subscriptions, select FaceApp and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android, Google says to open subscriptions in Google Play, choose FaceApp, tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts. Uninstalling the app does not cancel Google Play billing.

Which option should you choose?

Choose FaceApp if you want filters, retouching, hair colour or named hairstyle options. It is a photo editor, and paying for PRO gives access to its complete tool set.

GlowUp Face is our pick for the narrower job of seeing three haircut directions without installing an app or starting a subscription. The fixed trio is a real limit. It is the wrong choice if you need one exact style, general photo editing, offline use or an attractiveness score.

If you also want skin readings, its optional one-time report combines hairstyle views with a 30-day plan. That report is not a subscription or a face rating.

It does not diagnose skin conditions, guide clinical treatment, provide objective beauty scoring or offer general daily skin tracking.

Neither preview proves that a cut will suit your hair density, texture or daily styling routine. Treat the image as a conversation aid, then ask a barber or stylist what your hair can hold.