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Everand vs Facetune

Everand logo

Everand

Publishing

Unlimited ebook, audiobook, magazine and sheet music subscription, the consumer reading service formerly called Scribd

From
$11.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Facetune logo

Facetune

Photography

Selfie and portrait retouching app from Lightricks, sold on a subscription with a short free trial

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Facetune has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Everand the rebrand from Scribd to Everand has left search results and old links pointing at the wrong product, so users researching it need to know the current name to find accurate pricing and reviews.; Facetune the free trial is short, commonly around 3 days, and automatically converts into a paid annual subscription unless the user proactively cancels beforehand, a pattern that has generated a consistent volume of complaints about unexpected charges.
  • They diverge on capability: Everand covers Unlimited ebooks and audiobooks, Facetune covers Skin and blemish retouching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Everand and Facetune actually diverge.

Attributes where Everand and Facetune differ
AttributeEverandFacetune
Starting price$11.99/monthFree
Pricing modelPer user per month, unlimitedFree download with a short free trial, most tools require a Facetune Pro subscription that auto-renews annually
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebiOS, Android
CategoryPublishingPhotography

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Everand

  • Unlimited ebooks and audiobooks
  • Magazines and sheet music
  • Podcasts
  • Offline access
  • Curated documents
  • Multi-device sync

Only in Facetune

  • Skin and blemish retouching
  • Facial reshaping
  • Body contouring
  • Teeth whitening and eye enhancement
  • Background blur and replacement
  • One-tap auto-enhance

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Everand

  • A reader who wants ebooks, audiobooks and magazines in one subscription instead of three separate onesnot Facetune
  • A musician or student who wants sheet music access alongside general readingnot Facetune
  • Someone who used to know this product as Scribd and wants the current consumer reading appnot Facetune
  • A reader who does not want to deal with library holds queues or eligibility rulesnot Facetune

Facetune

  • Someone wanting quick, targeted retouching of a single selfie or portrait before posting to social medianot Everand
  • A user comfortable cancelling a free trial through their phone app store settings before it converts to a paid annual chargenot Everand
  • Someone who has decided to pay for the annual subscription and wants a broad set of face and body retouching tools in one appnot Everand
  • A user who has used Photoleap or Videoleap from the same publisher and wants a consistent editing tool stylenot Everand

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Everand

  • The rebrand from Scribd to Everand has left search results and old links pointing at the wrong product, so users researching it need to know the current name to find accurate pricing and reviews.
  • Some very popular or newly released audiobooks are subject to access limits despite the unlimited marketing, so it is not truly unlimited for every title in practice.
  • Its ebook catalogue from major publishers is thinner in some genres than Kindle Unlimited, particularly for the newest bestsellers.
  • Document and research content inherited from the original Scribd platform is mixed in with literary content, which some subscribers find cluttered.
  • Regional catalogue availability varies, and titles available in the US subscription are not guaranteed to be available elsewhere.

Facetune

  • The free trial is short, commonly around 3 days, and automatically converts into a paid annual subscription unless the user proactively cancels beforehand, a pattern that has generated a consistent volume of complaints about unexpected charges.
  • Cancellation must be done through the phone Apple App Store or Google Play subscription management screens rather than a clear button inside the app itself, adding friction specifically at the point users most want to stop paying.
  • Nearly all meaningful retouching functionality is locked behind the paid tier, so the free download is not a genuinely usable product on its own, only a gateway to the trial.
  • Heavy reliance on face and body reshaping tools has drawn broader criticism, common to this whole app category, over promoting unrealistic beauty standards, particularly among younger users.
  • Published subscription pricing has varied by region and promotional period, so the price a new user is quoted is not necessarily stable or consistent across markets.

Pricing, plan by plan

Everand

$11.99/month
  • Everand$11.99/month
    • Unlimited ebooks, audiobooks and magazines
    • Sheet music and podcast access
    • Offline downloads

Facetune

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Very limited basic editing tools
    • Most retouching features locked
    • Trial access to Pro tools for a short period, commonly around 3 days
  • Facetune Pro$47.99/year
    • Full access to retouching, reshaping and enhancement tools
    • Auto-renews annually unless cancelled before trial or renewal date
    • Cancellation handled through Apple App Store or Google Play subscription settings, not inside the app

Which should you pick?

Choose Everand if

  • You need unlimited ebooks and audiobooks.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want magazines and sheet music.
Everand review

Choose Facetune if

  • You need skin and blemish retouching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want facial reshaping.
Facetune review

Questions people ask

Is Everand or Facetune better?
Neither clearly leads. Everand starts at $11.99/month and Facetune at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Everand or Facetune?
Facetune has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $11.99/month for Everand and Free for Facetune.
Does Everand or Facetune run on more platforms?
Everand runs on iOS, Android, Web. Facetune runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Facetune for free?
Yes. Facetune has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Everand starts at $11.99/month.
What is Everand best used for?
Everand is most often used for a reader who wants ebooks, audiobooks and magazines in one subscription instead of three separate ones, a musician or student who wants sheet music access alongside general reading, someone who used to know this product as scribd and wants the current consumer reading app, a reader who does not want to deal with library holds queues or eligibility rules. Of those, a reader who wants ebooks, audiobooks and magazines in one subscription instead of three separate ones and a musician or student who wants sheet music access alongside general reading are not what Facetune is typically brought in for.
What can Everand do that Facetune cannot?
Everand covers Unlimited ebooks and audiobooks, Magazines and sheet music, Podcasts, Offline access. Facetune covers Skin and blemish retouching, Facial reshaping, Body contouring, Teeth whitening and eye enhancement.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Everand: Is this the same as Scribd?

It is the successor to the consumer reading side of Scribd; the Scribd name now refers to the document upload and research platform, while Everand is the unlimited subscription.

Facetune: Does Facetune have a free trial?

Yes, typically around 3 days, after which it automatically converts to a paid annual subscription unless cancelled beforehand.

Everand: Do I need a library card?

No, it is a paid subscription with no library eligibility requirement, unlike Libby or Hoopla.

Facetune: How do I cancel a Facetune subscription?

Cancellation is done through the Apple App Store or Google Play subscription settings on your phone, not through a button inside the Facetune app itself.

Everand: Is audiobook access truly unlimited?

Mostly, though some in-demand titles carry access limits despite the general unlimited positioning.

Facetune: Can I use Facetune without paying?

The free download offers very limited functionality; nearly all retouching tools require the paid Facetune Pro subscription after the trial ends.

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