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SnapByFace vs Photosynthesis

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SnapByFace compared with Photosynthesis
DetailSnapByFace logo SnapByFacePhotosynthesis logo Photosynthesis
What it doesPrivate offline face search for photos and videos on your own computer Two lenses, one press, one high-res photo
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing24-Hour $1, 6 Months $50, 1 Year $90, 2 Years $170, Lifetime $300. All one-time payments in USD with tax calculated at checkout. Free (with 5 exports per month after 14-day trial); Subscribe (monthly or yearly); Lifetime unlock available
Key features
  • Offline face search across photos and video
  • Person libraries with file name as identity
  • Recursive indexing of local photo and video folders
  • Adjustable similarity threshold from 0.30 to 0.80
  • Video time ranges for matched frames
  • Pausable and resumable indexing tasks
  • Export matched photos and videos
  • Support for 15+ file formats
  • Incremental scanning without rebuilding library
  • Batch export with metadata preservation
  • Simultaneous dual-lens capture
  • Automatic alignment and color matching
  • Custom editor with advanced tools
  • Multiple export formats including PSD
  • Unlimited capture and editing in free tier
  • 1x + Zoom or 1x + 0.5x lens combinations
  • iCloud backup and custom folder export
  • Ghosting and alignment correction tools
  • Custom themes and app icons
  • Comparison view to standard camera results
What makes it different
  • Exact matching across entire library, not approximate sampling
  • Works without internet connection after installation
  • Pausable multi-hour scans that preserve progress
  • No account, login, or email required to use
  • Combines field of view and detail without compromise
  • Works with all two-lens iPhones since iPhone 11
  • Simultaneous dual-lens capture prevents motion blur issues
  • Professional-grade export options including layered PSD
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 +2 (up) since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)29
Citation Flow (Majestic)2323
Referring domains (Majestic)9287

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