About Face Scan: Funny Test Filter
I found this app while scrolling through the Play Store on my Samsung phone last month, looking for something new to try with my daughter on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The high rating caught my eye, and the promise of funny filters seemed like a harmless way to kill some time. I’m always a bit wary of free apps, especially ones that ask for camera access, but the description seemed straightforward. I downloaded it thinking we’d use it once and forget about it, but it’s actually become a silly little staple for our family.
Features & Highlights
The main thing you do is take a picture, and the app runs it through these weird and wonderful “tests.” It’s not just filters—though turning my husband into a grumpy cartoon hedgehog was a definite highlight. There are these interactive quizzes too, like “What Kind of Bread Are You?” that use your face and then ask a few silly questions. My ten-year-old absolutely loves the one that guesses which celebrity’s kid you look like; her result had her giggling for a solid ten minutes. I really appreciate that the results come out as nice, clean images you can share. It doesn’t look cheap or spammy, which matters when you’re sending things to family.
User Experience
The app is simple to figure out, which is a big plus when you’re handing your phone to a kid. Big button for the camera, clear icons. We’ve used it on my Samsung Galaxy A54 and it runs fine, though it did get a little slow once when we tried a fancy animation filter. The best moment was last Friday after school. My daughter had a friend over, and they spent a whole hour in the living room scanning their faces for the “Ancient Royalty” filter. Seeing them crack up at being matched with a confused-looking pharaoh or a dramatic queen was exactly the kind of simple, screen-based fun I don’t mind. The ads are there, sure, but they’re just short videos that pop up every few scans. You learn to expect them.
Pricing
It’s completely free. There’s no “premium version” to pester you about, no subscriptions, and no sneaky in-app purchases for coins or gems. You pay for it by watching ads, and that’s the trade-off. For a no-cost app that genuinely creates a fun five-minute distraction, I think it’s a fair deal. I’d much rather have predictable ads than feel like I’m being tricked into spending money or that my kid might accidentally buy something.
Updates & Support
I haven’t had to contact support, which is good because it doesn’t seem easy to do. Looking at other reviews in the store, it seems like if you have a problem, you’re pretty much on your own. On the plus side, I have noticed new filters popping up every few weeks. Just last week, a “Space Explorer” set appeared, which kept the kids entertained all over again. So the developer is adding new content, which is nice for a free app. They’re just not there to help you if something goes wrong.
Security & Privacy
This was my biggest concern as a parent. The app needs camera access, obviously. When you first open it, it asks for permission to take pictures and videos. It doesn’t ask for anything else weird like your contacts or location. I checked the official Play Store listing and the developer’s privacy policy, which says they don’t sell your data. The photos you take are processed for the filter and, from what I can tell, aren’t stored permanently on their servers. I still make it a rule that we only take silly, temporary photos for this app—nothing private or embarrassing. For a fun filter app, it feels as safe as these things can be, but I’m always cautious.
What kind of funny tests and filters does Face Scan offer?
The app turns your photos into silly results like turning someone into a grumpy cartoon hedgehog, and it also has interactive quizzes such as 'What Kind of Bread Are You?' or 'Which Celebrity’s Kid Do You Look Like?' These tests combine your face with a few questions to generate shareable, clean-looking images.
Can I share the results with family and friends?
Yes, the results come out as nice, clean images that look professional and not spammy, making them perfect for sharing. You can easily send them to family or post them on social media without worrying about cheap or messy graphics.
Why does the app sometimes run slowly, and how can I fix it?
The app can get a bit slow when you use fancy animation filters, especially on older phones. To fix this, try closing other apps running in the background or restarting your phone to free up memory before using those effects.
How often do ads appear, and are they disruptive?
Ads show up as short videos every few scans, so they aren't constant or overly annoying. You can usually tap through them quickly, and they don't interrupt the fun for long.
How does Face Scan compare to other funny face filter apps like Snapchat or Instagram?
Unlike Snapchat or Instagram, which focus on real-time filters and messaging, Face Scan is built around quirky, quiz-style tests that give you a unique result to share. It’s more about discovering silly things like your 'Ancient Royalty' match, making it a fun offline activity for kids rather than a social media tool.
