About Flying Face
Flying Face is a simple animation app designed to let users take a photo and animate the face to appear as if it is flying or bouncing around the screen. The concept is clearly aimed at families and young children, offering a lighthearted, screen-based activity. The app promises harmless fun with no inappropriate content, which initially seems like a useful tool for keeping kids entertained. However, the execution falls significantly short of the concept.
Features & Highlights
The core feature is face animation from a photo, either taken in-app or imported from the gallery. Effects such as “Balloon Float” and “Super Bounce” are available, with large, brightly colored buttons that are easy for small children to tap. The app description also mentions a “fun community” feature, but no way to view others’ creations or share content within the app is readily accessible. While the feature set appears straightforward and kid-friendly on paper, the actual implementation lacks reliability and depth.
User Experience
The user experience is where the app struggles most significantly. After granting camera permissions, the app may take a noticeable amount of time to load. When a photo is taken and a face is detected, selecting an effect and pressing play often results in a prolonged loading spinner. In many cases, the app crashes entirely, returning the user to the home screen. On the rare occasion an animation does play, it may be jerky, incomplete, or freeze after a fraction of a second. This makes it difficult for users—especially children—to achieve the intended fun result without repeated frustration.
Pricing
The app is free to download, with no visible in-app purchases or subscription prompts. This is a positive point, as it avoids the common pitfall of pressuring users—particularly children—into spending money. However, the lack of monetization may also reflect the app’s limited functionality. A paid, well-constructed alternative would likely offer a more reliable experience.
