FaceApp vs PixNova AI (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
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
FaceApp
3.6 against 2.9
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	FaceApp	PixNova AI
Our rating	3.6Better	2.9
Starts at	Free	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	Free	Free
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	100+ tools across image, video and audio Text-to-image and photo enhancement Face swap and lip sync Background removal and video generation Browser-based with no install
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	Names real operating entities in two jurisdictions States that uploads are encrypted and automatically deleted Breadth suits occasional work across several formats
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	Face swap with no stated consent requirement '100% Free and Unlimited' contradicts a flash sale and a pricing page A hundred tools means most are adequate rather than best
Company	FaceApp Technology Limited	YiMeta (HK) / SAVETO LTD

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 PixNova AI?

In our reviews FaceApp scores 3.6 and PixNova AI scores 2.9. 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. PixNova AI: A hundred creative tools, contradictory pricing, and face swap with no consent policy.

Which is cheaper, FaceApp or PixNova AI?

FaceApp: free. PixNova AI: free.

Do FaceApp and PixNova AI have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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