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Facetune vs Libro.fm

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
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Libro.fm

Publishing

Audiobook subscription that splits revenue with an independent bookstore of your choice

From
$14.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Facetune has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Libro.fm per-credit cost works out more expensive than an unlimited subscription like Storytel or Everand for someone who listens to many books a month.
  • They diverge on capability: Facetune covers Skin and blemish retouching, Libro.fm covers Non-expiring credits.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Facetune and Libro.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Facetune and Libro.fm differ
AttributeFacetuneLibro.fm
Starting priceFree$14.99/month
Pricing modelFree download with a short free trial, most tools require a Facetune Pro subscription that auto-renews annuallyPer credit per month, credits never expire
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
CategoryPhotographyPublishing

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 Facetune

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

Only in Libro.fm

  • Non-expiring credits
  • Bookstore revenue share
  • One credit per book
  • Ownership model
  • Member discount
  • Offline listening

What people use each for

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

Facetune

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

Libro.fm

  • A regular audiobook listener who wants to own their audiobooks permanently rather than lose access on cancelling a subscriptionnot Facetune
  • Someone who specifically wants their audiobook spending to support a local independent bookstorenot Facetune
  • A reader who buys audiobooks occasionally and wants credits that roll over rather than expiring monthly like some competitorsnot Facetune
  • Someone leaving Audible on principle who wants a comparable credit system without an Amazon-owned platformnot Facetune

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Libro.fm

  • Per-credit cost works out more expensive than an unlimited subscription like Storytel or Everand for someone who listens to many books a month.
  • The bookstore revenue share is a smaller amount than buying directly from that bookstore in person would generate for it, so it is a partial benefit, not a full substitute.
  • Its catalogue, while broad, depends on standard publisher audiobook licensing deals and does not include Audible-exclusive titles produced by Amazon.
  • Membership is credit based, so a light-listening month still bills for a credit whether or not you use it, unless you pause the subscription.
  • The app and discovery features are less polished than Audible, with a smaller recommendation and editorial layer.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Libro.fm

$14.99/month
  • Libro.fm Membership$14.99/month
    • One audiobook credit per month
    • Credits never expire
    • Discount on additional audiobook purchases

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Libro.fm if

  • You need non-expiring credits.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bookstore revenue share.
Libro.fm review

Questions people ask

Is Facetune or Libro.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Facetune starts at Free and Libro.fm at $14.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Facetune or Libro.fm?
Facetune has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Facetune and $14.99/month for Libro.fm.
Does Facetune or Libro.fm run on more platforms?
Facetune runs on iOS, Android. Libro.fm runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Facetune for free?
Yes. Facetune has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Libro.fm starts at $14.99/month.
What is Facetune best used for?
Facetune is most often used for someone wanting quick, targeted retouching of a single selfie or portrait before posting to social media, a user comfortable cancelling a free trial through their phone app store settings before it converts to a paid annual charge, someone who has decided to pay for the annual subscription and wants a broad set of face and body retouching tools in one app, a user who has used photoleap or videoleap from the same publisher and wants a consistent editing tool style. Of those, someone wanting quick, targeted retouching of a single selfie or portrait before posting to social media and a user comfortable cancelling a free trial through their phone app store settings before it converts to a paid annual charge are not what Libro.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Facetune do that Libro.fm cannot?
Facetune covers Skin and blemish retouching, Facial reshaping, Body contouring, Teeth whitening and eye enhancement. Libro.fm covers Non-expiring credits, Bookstore revenue share, One credit per book, Ownership model.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Libro.fm: Does Libro.fm support independent bookstores?

Yes, members choose a bookstore at sign-up and a share of their spending goes to it.

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.

Libro.fm: Do credits expire?

No, earned credits roll over indefinitely and do not expire.

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.

Libro.fm: Is it cheaper than an unlimited subscription like Storytel?

Not usually for heavy listeners; the credit model suits people who want to own individual audiobooks rather than stream unlimited titles.

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