Why I Downloaded Beauty Calculator Pretty Scale
My friend Sarah wouldn’t stop talking about it after her girls’ night, saying it was hilarious to see what score everyone got. She knows I never pay for apps, so she made a point of telling me it was completely free. I was skeptical—anything that rates your face sounds like a scam waiting to happen. But my curiosity got the better of me one slow Sunday afternoon. I figured if there were any hidden costs, I’d just delete it immediately. I had my guard up, ready to be disappointed or asked for money.
Standout Features
The main thing is the beauty score, obviously. You take a picture and it gives you a number. I tested it like I test everything free: thoroughly. I used a photo from a professional headshot, a silly gym selfie, and even a picture of my cat. The scores were all over the place, which honestly proved to me it’s not taking things too seriously. The “personalized tips” are a joke, but sometimes a funny one. After a scan last Tuesday, it told me to “consider a new lip color” while I was wearing a bold red lipstick I’d just bought. I did get a weird kick out of the before-and-after gallery, where you can see your own past scans. It’s less about improvement and more about seeing how different lighting changes the score.
Daily Use Experience
On my iPhone 14, the app opens fast and the camera loads quickly. Taking a scan is simple. The little animation and sound effect when your score appears is kind of satisfying, even if you know it’s meaningless. The problem is the ads. They are relentless. I was showing my coworker how it worked during lunch, and we got hit with three video ads in a row just trying to do two scans. It completely kills the casual, fun vibe. The interface is clean when you can actually see it, but you spend half your time waiting for an ad to finish so you can tap the tiny ‘X’ to close it.
Cost Breakdown
It’s free, and I mean actually free. This is the biggest win for someone like me. There are no premium tiers, no coins to buy, no subscription to unlock a “better” algorithm. What you see is what you get. You pay with your time and patience watching ads, but you don’t hand over any cash. For a novelty app, I respect that model. You’re not tricked into spending 99 cents for a “detailed report.” The value is in a few minutes of entertainment, nothing more. I’d never pay for it, but I don’t have to, so that’s a point in its favor.
Support Experience
This is where things fell flat for me. The app started crashing every time I tried to access my old scan history. I went to the support section, which is just a basic contact form. I explained the issue clearly. Three days later, I got a reply that just said “Try updating the app.” The app was already updated. I wrote back saying that, and I never heard another word. It left a bad taste. If you’re going to have an app that handles people’s photos, even just for fun, you should have real support. It made the whole thing feel cheap and unsupported.
Privacy Verdict
This part always makes me nervous. It asks for camera and photo library access, which is expected. I was careful to only allow access to selected photos, not my whole library. The privacy policy is vague, talking about “improving the service” with anonymous data. I don’t think Firehawk is doing anything malicious, but I also don’t trust them with my good photos. I only ever use silly or inconsequential pictures for the scans. I would never, ever use a real photo of myself that I care about. For a free app with iffy support, you have to assume your data isn’t their top priority.
How does the beauty scoring feature actually work?
You take a photo and the app gives you a numerical beauty score. The scores can vary wildly based on lighting and photo quality, so don't take them too seriously—it's more of a fun, casual tool than a scientific rating.
Can I view my past scans or track changes over time?
Yes, there's a before-and-after gallery that shows your previous scans. It's useful for seeing how different lighting or angles affect your score, but it's not designed for serious progress tracking.
Why are there so many ads, and is there any way to reduce them?
The app is completely free, but it relies on video ads that pop up frequently, sometimes multiple ads in a row between scans. There's no paid ad-free option available, so you'll need to be patient with the interruptions.
The app told me to 'consider a new lip color' even though I was wearing bold red lipstick. Is this a bug?
No, that's just how the personalized tips work—they're often generic or humorous rather than accurate. Take them as a lighthearted joke rather than serious advice.
How does Beauty Calculator Pretty Scale compare to apps like Ulike or FaceApp?
Unlike Ulike or FaceApp, which focus on editing or enhancing photos, Beauty Calculator Pretty Scale is purely about giving you a fun score and silly tips. It's simpler and free, but lacks the robust editing tools and filters that competitors offer.
