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Facetune

Name: Facetune
Price: 5.99 USD
Author: Challenging Voice

The most downloaded selfie editor in the world – AI hairstyle transformations, an AI Headshot Generator, and one-tap retouching, from 295M+ installs.

3.7 Image Generation

3.7 Good 3.7

Bottom line: Facetune is a capable image generation tool, best known for AI hairstyle transformations and virtual makeup application. Paid from $5.99/mo.

Massive install base (295M+) and long track record since 2013 VIP tier at $19.99/month is pricier than many single-purpose photo editors

Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Aug 2026 How we rate

PricingFrom $5.99/mo

Free planNo

CompanyLightricks

PlatformsAndroid, iOS

Best forImage Generation

Visits5

Last reviewedAug 2026

UpdatedAug 2026

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Overview

Facetune, by Lightricks, is an AI-powered photo and video editing app built for professional-grade portrait retouching on mobile. First launched in 2013, it now has over 295 million installs across iOS and Android, making it the most downloaded selfie editor in the world.

Its AI tools span one-tap fixes to advanced retouching – smooth skin, brighten eyes, reshape features, or try bold new styles – alongside teeth whitening, full AI hairstyle transformations, virtual makeup application, video portrait editing, a professional AI Headshot Generator, and object/background cleanup.

Facetune targets creators, influencers, and everyday users wanting professional-level portrait editing without specialized software. The VIP plan costs $19.99/month with a 7-day free trial; other pricing options run around $5.99/month or roughly $35.99/year (about $2.99/month) for long-term commitment.

Key features

AI hairstyle transformations and virtual makeup application
Professional AI Headshot Generator
One-tap AI retouching – skin smoothing, eye brightening, feature reshaping
AI-powered video portrait editing
Object removal and background cleanup

Screenshots & demo

Demo video

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Pricing

Facetune is a paid tool, with plans that start at $5.99/mo.

Pricing modelFree Trial
Starting priceFrom $5.99/mo
Free planNo

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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Is Facetune expensive?

Facetune starts at $5.99, which is 40% below the Image Generation median of $10 a month across the 79 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Image Generation starts at $2 and the most expensive at $800.

78% of Image Generation tools in the directory offer a free tier, which this one does not.

Compared against every priced listing in Image Generation, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

Massive install base (295M+) and long track record since 2013
7-day free trial on the VIP plan before committing
Covers both photo and video editing in one app

Cons

VIP tier at $19.99/month is pricier than many single-purpose photo editors
Heavy retouching features can encourage unrealistic beauty standards if overused
Mobile-only – no desktop/web version

How it compares

Tool	Rating	Free	From	Best known for
Facetune (this tool)	3.7	No	$5.99/mo	AI hairstyle transformations and virtual makeup application
Nano Banana Pro	4.7	Yes	$4.99/mo	Search-grounded generation for factually accurate maps, diagrams, and infographics
Midjourney	4.6	No	$10/mo	Independent, self-funded company since 2022
Magnific AI	4.0	Yes	$39/mo	AI upscaling up to 16x resolution

Our verdict

3.7 / 5 3.7

Facetune is a solid image generation tool, best known for AI hairstyle transformations and virtual makeup application. Paid plans start at $5.99/mo.

What makes it different: Facetune stands out for AI hairstyle transformations and virtual makeup application.

How we score it

Overall 3.7

Value for money 4.4

Feature depth 4.9

Popularity 3.7

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Frequently asked questions

What is Facetune?

Facetune is an image generation tool listed in the Challenging Voice directory. The most downloaded selfie editor in the world – AI hairstyle transformations, an AI Headshot Generator, and one-tap retouching, from 295M+ installs.

Is Facetune free?

Facetune does not offer a free plan; paid pricing starts at $5.99 per month.

How much does Facetune cost?

Facetune starts at $5.99 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.

What are the best Facetune alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Facetune include AI Face Swap, ReStage, and Mokker. Browse them all in the Image Generation category.

Is Facetune any good?

Facetune scores 3.7 out of 5 based on our editorial review.