FaceApp vs ModiFace — Which Should You Use?
A straight-up comparison of FaceApp and ModiFace for trying hairstyles on your photo, so you can pick the right one before your next cut.
Feature matrix
| Feature | FaceApp | ModiFace | Hairstyle AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Styling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Face Shape Analysis | — | — | Yes |
| Virtual Try-On | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Color Simulation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Style Recommendations | — | — | Yes |
| Free Tier | Yes | — | Yes |
| Mobile App | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Upload | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Beard Styles | — | — | Yes |
| Celebrity Looks | — | — | Yes |
Side by side
FaceApp
AI face editor with aging, gender swap, and basic hairstyle filters
- Massive user base and polished interface
- Fun face-morphing features beyond hair
- Fast processing for simple overlays
- Hairstyle selection is small and generic
- No face-shape analysis or personalized recommendations
- Heavy focus on entertainment rather than real styling decisions
- Privacy controversies around photo data handling
ModiFace
AR beauty platform powering brand try-on experiences for major cosmetics companies
- Industry-leading AR technology for color simulation
- Backed by L'Oreal with access to professional color data
- Integrated into major brand websites for seamless try-on
- Not a standalone consumer app — embedded in brand experiences
- Focused on hair color, not haircut or hairstyle changes
- No face-shape analysis or personalized cut recommendations
- Limited to brand-specific product catalogs
FaceApp is a consumer app you download. ModiFace is the engine inside other apps — L'Oréal owns it, and you actually use it through brand apps like Style My Hair, Garnier, or NYX. So they are not really competing for the same user. ModiFace is unbeatable for hair color, because it is tied to real L'Oréal dye formulas — you can see "Garnier Nutrisse 6.3" on yourself before buying the box. But its style library is small and it is always built around selling product. FaceApp gives you way more creative freedom and the hairstyle shapes look natural, but your facial features can shift a little in the process. Neither is built for actually choosing a haircut. Hairstyle AI is — 89+ cuts, face-shape recommendations, and the goal is helping you walk into the salon with a clear picture, not selling you a box of dye.
You cannot download ModiFace. You experience it through L'Oréal brand apps, which means the whole flow is built around selling product. FaceApp is the opposite — pure entertainment. Neither was made for someone seriously trying to pick a cut.
Both FaceApp and ModiFace have their strengths, but neither was built around picking your next haircut. Hairstyle AI is — 89+ cuts, 30+ colors, beard styles, and face-shape recommendations all in one app. You walk into the salon knowing exactly what to ask for.
- 01 AI-generated try-on that adapts to your face shape and lighting
- 02 Face shape analysis with personalized style recommendations
- 03 89+ hairstyles, 30+ hair colors, and beard styles in one app
- 04 Works on both iOS and Android with free downloads
- 05 Photo upload and instant preview — no manual alignment needed
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Is FaceApp better than ModiFace for trying hairstyles?
FaceApp uses AI; ModiFace uses AI. FaceApp is stronger at massive user base and polished interface; ModiFace is better at industry-leading ar technology for color simulation. If you actually want to pick a haircut, Hairstyle AI is the one built around that.
02. Are FaceApp and ModiFace free?
FaceApp has a free tier with limits. ModiFace needs a subscription. Hairstyle AI is free to download on iOS and Android — try styles right away.
03. Which app has better face-shape analysis — FaceApp or ModiFace?
FaceApp does not. ModiFace does not either. Hairstyle AI reads your face shape and recommends cuts that actually suit your proportions.
