Is Facetune Free? What You Get Before the VIP Paywall

So the honest answer is free to try, paid if you want the whole editor. That phrase hides a few details people only find after they've edited a photo, especially the watermark and the way the App Store lists the prices. Here's what Facetune and its App Store listing say, checked as of October 2026.

What Facetune says about the free version

Facetune is made by Lightricks, the company behind Videoleap and Photoleap. The app used to be called Facetune2, and its website now just calls it Facetune. On the question of cost, the FAQ on facetuneapp.com is short: there's a mix of free features and advanced tools in a VIP subscription, and you can start a 7-day free trial for unlimited access.

The second thing the FAQ says is the one that catches people out. Asked whether Facetune leaves a watermark, it says watermark-free editing is a VIP benefit, and it suggests upgrading with the free trial to keep your edits watermark-free. If you're editing a photo for a profile, a product listing or a client, that's the line to remember.

Facetune free vs VIP at a glance

What you want	Free	VIP
Download the app	Yes	Yes
Some editing tools	Yes, a mix of free features	Yes
Every tool	No	Yes, unlimited access to all features
Watermark-free edits	No, Facetune lists this as a VIP benefit	Yes
Trial	Not needed	7-day free trial to start

How much Facetune VIP costs on the App Store

Facetune doesn't put a price table on its website. Its US App Store listing shows the in-app purchases instead, and as of October 2026 they range from $5.99 to $77.99. The names are Premium, Unlimited access and Retouch and Enhance Photos, and the list includes $5.99, $7.99, $9.99, $11.99, $35.99 and $77.99.

What the listing doesn't tell you is which price is weekly, monthly or yearly, or which one you'll be offered. That depends on the offer the app shows you, so read the screen before you tap the trial button. Apple's own subscription settings will show the exact renewal price once you've started.

What Facetune can do

Facetune's App Store description groups its tools into four sets. It doesn't say which ones are free and which need VIP, so treat the lock icons in the app as the real guide:

• Retouch and refine: Smooth for skin and blemishes, Reshape for features, and Whiten for teeth.
• Style and transform: more than 20 hairstyles to try on, beard and hair options, and virtual makeup.
• Pro-level editing: AI headshots from an ordinary photo, filters and one-tap looks, Remove for unwanted objects or photobombers, and lighting tools.
• Enhance and polish: one-tap quality enhancement, colour correction and video editing for reels and short clips.

The latest update on the listing adds Custom Outfits: upload or screenshot an outfit you like and see yourself wearing it. That's pitched at online shopping, and it's the kind of feature that sits behind VIP in most apps like this, so check before you rely on it.

How to use Facetune without paying

1. Download Facetune from the App Store or Google Play and skip the trial screen if it appears.
2. Try the tools that open without a lock icon. Those are the free features.
3. Before you export, check the preview for a watermark. If it's there, you're using a VIP tool or a free export.
4. If you want everything for a single project, start the 7-day free trial and set a reminder to cancel it a day early in your App Store or Google Play subscriptions.
5. Keep originals of your photos. If you cancel, you'll want the unedited version to work from in another app.

Free alternatives if you only need a quick touch-up

If you want a light edit and don't want another subscription, it's worth knowing what other editors give away. I've covered whether Picsart is free and whether Lightroom is free, and both have free tiers that handle cropping, light and colour. For AI retouching across several apps side by side, my roundup of the best AI photo editors compares what each one does.

Facetune's strength is selfie and face retouching in one tap: smoothing skin, reshaping features and whitening teeth, which its App Store description lists as headline features. If that's what you want, the free version lets you test the feel of it before you pay.

A word on editing photos of yourself for work

I've worked in marketing for 23 years, and the photos that do best on LinkedIn and sales pages still look like the person you'll meet on the call. Facetune's own description talks about retouching naturally and making photos that feel like you. Use a light touch, especially on a headshot. Clients notice when the person on the video call doesn't match the profile picture.

Prefer to sharpen blurry photos rather than retouch faces? Find out whether Remini is free.

My verdict: is Facetune free?

Partly. You can download Facetune and use some tools free, but the full editor and watermark-free edits are part of VIP, and the App Store lists VIP purchases from $5.99 to $77.99 as of October 2026. If you only need one great selfie, use the 7-day free trial and cancel in time. If you edit photos every week, compare the VIP price you're shown with the free tiers of other editors before you commit.

Comparing selfie editors? Another popular one gets the same plan check, so see whether FaceApp is free.

Frequently asked questions

Is Facetune completely free?

No. Facetune offers some free features, but advanced tools and unlimited access are part of a VIP subscription, according to its FAQ.

Does Facetune have a free trial?

Yes. Facetune says you can start a 7-day free trial to get unlimited access to all features.

Does Facetune leave a watermark?

Facetune lists watermark-free editing as a VIP benefit, so free edits may carry a watermark.

How much is Facetune VIP?

Facetune doesn't publish prices on its site. Its US App Store listing showed in-app purchases from $5.99 to $77.99 as of October 2026.

Who makes Facetune?

Facetune is made by Lightricks Ltd., which also makes Videoleap and Photoleap.

Is Facetune the same as Facetune2?

Yes. Facetune says the app was previously known as Facetune2.