FaceApp just got an update. Did yours?
Issue 1 · Oct 6–12, 2026. The latest FaceApp build is described as a small maintenance release, with minor fixes and stability improvements rather than a list of new editing tools. Google Play rolls builds out over several days, so the same listing can show different availability at different times.
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Start NowWhat changed this week
These are the three changes in FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01Minor fixes are noted
Google Play says this build includes minor fixes, but the notes do not identify which parts of FaceApp they affect or what changed.
- 02Stability improvements are listed
The notes also mention stability improvements for a smoother FaceApp experience, without explaining which issues were addressed or how users might notice them.
- 03Portrait filters remain a core feature
FaceApp’s listing describes filters for portraits, including makeup, hair, age, and impression effects; these are existing tools, not changes announced in this build.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor page.
Also updated this week
FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor is one of 50 apps with a full screen in Issue 1. Next up in this issue:
Tips
- Compare before and after
FaceApp’s description says a Compare tool is available at each editing step. Use it to review the original portrait against the current result before keeping an effect. This can help you judge how strongly a filter changes the image without assuming that the latest build changed the comparison feature.
- Try one portrait effect
The app listing describes filters for makeup, hair, facial hair, and age effects. Pick one option at a time when exploring an image, then compare the result with the original. These are existing editing capabilities described on Google Play, not new additions claimed for this maintenance release.
- Review privacy information first
FaceApp’s Google Play description links to a privacy policy and an online tracking opt-out guide. Read those materials if you want to understand the app’s stated privacy information before editing or sharing portraits. The release notes do not describe privacy changes, so do not treat this update as a new privacy setting.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
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FAQ
Is this the official list of FaceApp changes?
No. This is an independent site and is not affiliated with FaceApp Technology Ltd. The app’s Google Play page is the authority for its release notes and availability. The notes shown there describe minor fixes and stability improvements, but do not provide a detailed list of individual changes.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
Google Play rolls builds out over several days, so availability can vary during a staged rollout. If the listing shows Open, it may mean there is no update offered to that account or device at that moment. Check the app’s Google Play listing again later; the notes do not specify a rollout schedule.
What editing tools does FaceApp list?
Google Play describes portrait filters and tools for makeup, hairstyles, hair color, facial hair, age effects, and light effects. The listing also mentions a Compare tool and controls such as temperature and saturation. These are app features described on the page, not items identified as new in this build.