FaceApp vs pasWOW (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: FaceApp does not list a price
Free plan
FaceApp
Only FaceApp has one
Higher rating
pasWOW
3.6 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	FaceApp	pasWOW
Our rating	3.6	3.8Better
Starts at	Free	$2.09/mo
Free plan	YesBetter	No
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	Free	From $2.09/mo
Key features	AI age, gender and style transformation from one photo A wide filter and beautification library Named App of the Year on both major app stores A stated 24 to 48 hour encrypted-cache deletion policy No sale of personal data or third-party disclosure of photos, per its policy	Selfie or webcam to passport portrait in about 60 seconds Country-specific requirement selection Three styles: polished, formal and casual Identity preserved with professional lighting and uniform background Zero data retention and a money-back guarantee
Pros	A specific, dated deletion policy for cached photos A named, checkable legal entity behind the app One of the most widely used AI photo tools, with a long track record	$2.09 per photo with no subscription Preserves identity rather than beautifying the face Money-back guarantee and no data retained
Cons	A documented 2019 privacy controversy over its data handling and origins Editing someone else's photo without asking still needs their agreement Premium subscription pricing is set separately on each app store	Acceptance is the issuing authority's call, not the vendor's Rules on digital alteration differ by country and change No company named beyond the product
Company	FaceApp Technology Limited	pasWOW

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260922. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is FaceApp better than pasWOW?

In our reviews FaceApp scores 3.6 and pasWOW scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. FaceApp: AI photo editor with age, gender and style transformation filters, installed by 1 billion+ people, from FaceApp Technology Limited. pasWOW: Selfie to compliant passport portrait in 60 seconds for $2.09, identity preserved.

Which is cheaper, FaceApp or pasWOW?

FaceApp: free. pasWOW: from $2.09/mo.

Do FaceApp and pasWOW have free plans?

Only FaceApp has a free plan.

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