Swaply runs entirely in your browser. FaceMagic is a mobile-only app (iOS and Android). That one fact decides most of this comparison before you even look at features — so we'll start there, then cover everything else honestly.
Last updated April 2026. FaceMagic data sourced from the FaceMagic FAQ, Google Play listing, and iOS App Store listing for DEEP CREATION LIMITED (the official developer).
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| Feature | Swaply | FaceMagic |
|---|---|---|
| Works in browser (desktop + mobile web) | ✓ | — |
| iOS app | — | ✓ |
| Android app | — | ✓ |
| Paste TikTok URL | ✓ | — |
| Paste Instagram Reel URL | ✓ | — |
| Upload your own video FaceMagic: up to 500MB, 5s–10min | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-made template library | — | ✓ |
| Multi-face swap | — | ✓ |
| Output resolution | 1080p HD | Max 1280×1280 |
| Max video length | 30 seconds | 10 minutes |
| Watermark on free tier | N/A (no free tier) | ✓ |
| Ads on free tier | N/A | ✓ |
| Pricing (monthly) | $10.99/mo | $9.99/mo Pro |
| Pricing (annual) | Monthly only | $39.99/year |
| Weekly plan $2.49/week FaceMagic | — | ✓ |
| Cross-platform subscription FaceMagic iOS/Android subs don't transfer | ✓ | — |
| Uploads auto-deleted FaceMagic FAQ: uploads 'permanently saved' | Yes, within 30 days | — |
| Hard 18+ age requirement | ✓ | Not publicly stated |
FaceMagic has no web or desktop version. The tool lives inside a mobile app on iOS and Android. That's a real advantage on a phone — native camera, gestures, deep integration with your photo library. It's a real disadvantage on a laptop — you can't use it there at all.
Swaply does the opposite. It runs in a browser on any device — laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone — without installing anything. If you edit on a computer, or if you prefer to try tools before committing to an app install, Swaply wins by default.
A subtle FaceMagic gotcha worth knowing: subscriptions don't transfer between iOS and Android. If you buy Pro on an iPhone and later switch to Android (or vice versa), you pay for a new subscription on the new platform. Swaply is a single web account that follows you to whichever device has a browser.
FaceMagic's standout feature is its template library — pre-curated video clips in categories like cinematic, funny, fantasy, and trending, updated frequently. You pick a template, insert your face, and share. This is genuinely fun for casual users and great for discovery when you don't have a specific video in mind. The library also guarantees that the source video will face-swap well, since FaceMagic has already vetted it.
Swaply has no template library. It assumes you have a specific video in mind — a TikTok you saw earlier, a dance trend, a viral Reel — and want to put your face in that one. Paste the link, upload a selfie. This is faster when you already know what you want and slower when you're just browsing for ideas.
Swaply — monthly only, starting at $10.99/month for 3 swaps, scaling to $164.99/month for 50. Every plan includes HD output and no watermark. Cancel any time.
FaceMagic Pro — $2.49/week, $9.99/month, or $39.99/year (sourced from the official DEEP CREATION iOS and Google Play listings as of April 2026). Pro users get around 20 private swap credits per month and unlock premium templates. Free tier includes watermarks, ads, and daily credit caps.
FaceMagic is cheaper on the weekly plan — worth it if you just need one weekend's worth of swaps. Swaply's monthly tier is comparable to FaceMagic's monthly for similar credit/swap volume, but Swaply delivers 1080p HD output and browser access.
FaceMagic's FAQ states directly: “uploaded materials are permanently saved.” Outputs you delete are retained for 7 days and then unrecoverable. FaceMagic prohibits uploading material that includes children, but does not publish a granular consent-and-biometric policy on the product page.
Swaply's Privacy Policy specifies retention per data type: source photos and outputs are stored while your account is active (deletable anytime, auto-removed within 30 days of swap deletion or account closure). Target videos are deleted within 30 days of completion. The policy addresses biometric data explicitly and Swaply does not train AI models on your uploads.
This is a genuine difference if you're uploading a clear photo of your face and want control over how long it sits on someone else's servers.
Platform. FaceMagic is a mobile app — iOS and Android only, with no browser version. Swaply is browser-based and works on any device, including desktop. If you edit on a computer, FaceMagic isn't an option at all.
No. FaceMagic is mobile-only. Its website (facemagic.ai) is a marketing and download page — you can't actually do a face swap there. You install the app on iOS or Android and use it on your phone or tablet. Swaply runs entirely in the browser, so it works on phone, tablet, or desktop without installing anything.
No. FaceMagic accepts uploaded files (up to 500MB, 5 seconds to 10 minutes) or swaps from its template library. To face-swap a specific TikTok video, you'd need to save it to your phone first and then upload. Swaply accepts TikTok and Instagram Reel URLs directly — no download-then-upload dance.
FaceMagic Pro offers $2.49 per week, $9.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (as of April 2026, via the official DEEP CREATION listings on iOS and Google Play). Pro users get about 20 private swap credits per month. Swaply starts at $10.99/month for 3 swaps and scales up. Note that FaceMagic subscriptions don't transfer between iOS and Android — if you switch phones across ecosystems, you re-subscribe.
For what it does, FaceMagic produces competitive results, particularly for its template-based swaps. However its output resolution is capped at 1280×1280 per its own FAQ, which is lower than Swaply's 1080p HD. Swaply is optimized specifically for short-form social video where 1080p HD vertical is the standard.
You prefer a polished mobile app, you want a large template library to browse for ideas, you need longer video swaps (up to 10 minutes), or you're on a very small budget ($2.49/week is the cheapest entry point in this space). If you mostly work on desktop or want URL-paste for TikTok and Reels, Swaply fits better.
No app install. Paste a TikTok or Reel link, upload a selfie, get your video.
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