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Aftershoot vs Facetune

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Aftershoot

Photography

AI culling, editing and retouching for photographers, priced flat rate per month rather than per image

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Aftershoot unlimited pricing only pays off at volume, so a photographer shooting a few hundred images a month may pay more per image than they would on a metered competitor.; 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: Aftershoot covers AI culling, 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 Aftershoot and Facetune actually diverge.

Attributes where Aftershoot and Facetune differ
AttributeAftershootFacetune
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer module per month, unlimited imagesFree download with a short free trial, most tools require a Facetune Pro subscription that auto-renews annually
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOSiOS, Android

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

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 Aftershoot

  • AI culling
  • AI editing presets
  • AI retouching
  • Unlimited processing
  • Lightroom integration
  • Duplicate and burst detection

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.

Aftershoot

  • A wedding photographer culling several thousand images per shoot who wants a flat monthly cost regardless of volumenot Facetune
  • A studio wanting AI editing presets matched to its house style applied automatically before manual reviewnot Facetune
  • A high-volume event photographer for whom per-image pricing from competitors would cost more than a flat monthly feenot Facetune
  • A photographer who wants culling, editing and retouching in one bundled subscription rather than three separate toolsnot Facetune

Facetune

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

Where each one falls short

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

Aftershoot

  • Unlimited pricing only pays off at volume, so a photographer shooting a few hundred images a month may pay more per image than they would on a metered competitor.
  • AI culling still requires a manual review pass for accuracy on close calls, so it reduces but does not eliminate the time spent selecting images.
  • AI editing presets need training on a photographer own edited catalogue to match their style, which takes an upfront time investment before results are usable.
  • It works as a Lightroom plugin, so studios that do not use Lightroom Classic as their catalogue tool face a workflow change to adopt it.
  • Pricing is billed monthly per module with an annual commitment for the lower rate, so cancelling mid-year loses the discount already paid for.

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

Aftershoot

On request
  • Select (culling)$10/month
    • Unlimited AI culling
    • Billed annually
    • Lightroom integration
  • Edit$30/month
    • Unlimited AI editing
    • Custom style profiles
  • Retouch$20/month
    • Unlimited AI retouching
    • Skin and blemish correction
  • Complete (Select plus Edit plus Retouch)$45/month
    • All three modules bundled
    • About 25 percent cheaper than buying separately

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 Aftershoot if

  • You need ai culling.
  • You work on Windows, macOS.
  • You also want ai editing presets.
Aftershoot 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 Aftershoot or Facetune better?
Neither clearly leads. Aftershoot starts at On request and Facetune at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aftershoot or Facetune?
Facetune has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Aftershoot and Free for Facetune.
Does Aftershoot or Facetune run on more platforms?
Aftershoot runs on Windows, macOS. Facetune runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Facetune for free?
Yes. Facetune has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Aftershoot starts at On request.
What is Aftershoot best used for?
Aftershoot is most often used for a wedding photographer culling several thousand images per shoot who wants a flat monthly cost regardless of volume, a studio wanting ai editing presets matched to its house style applied automatically before manual review, a high-volume event photographer for whom per-image pricing from competitors would cost more than a flat monthly fee, a photographer who wants culling, editing and retouching in one bundled subscription rather than three separate tools. Of those, a wedding photographer culling several thousand images per shoot who wants a flat monthly cost regardless of volume and a studio wanting ai editing presets matched to its house style applied automatically before manual review are not what Facetune is typically brought in for.
What can Aftershoot do that Facetune cannot?
Aftershoot covers AI culling, AI editing presets, AI retouching, Unlimited processing. Facetune covers Skin and blemish retouching, Facial reshaping, Body contouring, Teeth whitening and eye enhancement.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aftershoot: Is Aftershoot priced per image?

No, every tier processes an unlimited number of images for a flat monthly fee; this is the main difference from Imagen AI and Narrative Select.

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.

Aftershoot: Do I need Lightroom to use Aftershoot?

Yes, it operates as a plugin inside an existing Lightroom Classic catalogue.

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.

Aftershoot: Can I buy just the culling module?

Yes, Select, Edit and Retouch are sold separately or as the Complete bundle.

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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