Face Live Camera: Face Filters is a fun photo and video editing app designed to help you add cool effects to your selfies and videos in real-time. I use it mostly to make funny clips with my friends or to spice up my social media stories. It's been around for a few years now and you can download it for free on both Google Play and the App Store. From what I see on Google Play, it has millions of installs, which shows a lot of people are using it. You don't need to register or create an account to start playing with the filters, which is great for quick fun. The app itself is free to install, but it does show ads while you're using it. There are also in-app purchases if you want to unlock special premium filters or remove the ads. I haven't bought anything yet, but I sometimes consider it because the ads can pop up.

Using the app is super straightforward. After you download and install it, you just open it and your camera turns on immediately. You swipe left or right to browse through tons of different face filters – there are animal ears, funny masks, beauty filters, and even effects that change your background. My tip is to try the 'live' filters while recording a video; it makes the effect move with your face perfectly. For photos, just tap the shutter button. Another simple tip from a regular user: good lighting makes all the filters look way better. I often use it just before posting on Instagram or sending a goofy video in a group chat. It's become my go-to app for adding a bit of humor to my day.

Compared to other similar apps like Snapchat, I find myself choosing Face Live Camera: Face Filters more often for a few reasons. Snapchat has great filters too, but I feel this app has a wider variety of silly and creative ones that are updated frequently. Also, you don't need to be friends with anyone or use a social feed; it's purely a camera tool, which I prefer. Some other filter apps feel clunky or have too many complicated features. This one is simple – open, pick a filter, and shoot. For someone who just wants quick, fun edits without a learning curve, this app from Lyrebird Studio is a solid choice I keep installed on my phone.

• 🎭 Huge library of real-time face filters for photos and videos, from cute animals to glamorous makeup looks.
• 🎭 One-tap recording and capture makes creating content incredibly fast compared to more complex editing apps.
• 🎭 Regular updates with new, trendy filters keep the app feeling fresh versus similar apps that rarely add new content.
• 🎭 Simple, intuitive interface lets you start playing immediately after install, with no confusing menus or settings.

• 👍 The sheer number and creativity of free filters is much better than many other single-purpose filter apps.
• 👍 Real-time tracking is very smooth and responsive, making videos look professional compared to clunkier alternatives.
• 👍 No mandatory login or account setup means you can start using it the second you finish the download.

• ⚠️ The ads can be frequent and intrusive, which is more noticeable than in some competing apps.
• ⚠️ A few of the most unique filters are locked behind a paywall, which can be a letdown.