Reface v6.8.0 fixes critical bugs sparking rating recovery in May 2026

The v6.8.0 update, described in App Store release notes as containing "General improvements and bug fixes," appears to have successfully addressed core stability issues. Prior to the fix, the app's rating stood at 1.21 stars. After the update, the rating climbed to 3.45 stars.

However, the update also introduced a major technical restriction: the app now requires iOS 17.0 or later.^[1] This change, not highlighted in the release notes, silently drops support for all older Apple devices, effectively locking out a segment of its user base.

The rating increase reflects a clear shift in user experience. Before the update, a 2-star review on v6.7.0 called the app an "Absolutely not worth $5.99/weekly or $45/lifetime when you also have to pay per edit." After the v6.8.0 release, reviews praised the restored utility, with one 5-star user noting it, "Works great for my intention of finding a haircut/style that works well with my facial features."

This praise is not universal. The fix is coupled with new frustrations over monetization and compatibility. A 1-star review on v6.8.0 warns, "Oh and you’ll be charged $20 PER WEEK after already spending $7 to get AI access ONE TIME." Another user whose device was too old to run the app reported being charged $19.99 weekly with no way to cancel.

While fixing bugs, NEOCORTEXT, INC. faces significant external pressures. A class-action lawsuit filed in California alleges the company exploited celebrity images and likenesses without consent.^[3] Compounding privacy concerns, the app's policy was updated to allow the company to store user biometric data for up to three years, a substantial extension from the previous 30-day limit.

These issues, documented by PetaPixel and ScreenRant respectively, form a troubling backdrop to the app's technical recovery and aggressive new subscriptionGlossarySubscriptionA recurring in-app purchase that charges the user on a fixed cadence (weekly, monthly, annual) until they cancel. model.

The decision to fix the app while raising prices suggests a dual strategy. Restoring functionality was critical to stop the rating freefall for an app that still attracts over 110,000 US downloads per month. Simultaneously, the introduction of a $20 weekly subscription appears to be a direct attempt to maximize revenue from its remaining, engaged user base.

The iOS 17 requirement likely serves to reduce development costs by abandoning legacy support, a trade-off that sacrifices a portion of its potential audience for greater stability and faster updates.

The v6.8.0 update presents a complex picture. While NEOCORTEXT, INC. successfully staunched the bleeding from critical bugs, it has introduced new problems. The aggressive monetization and restrictive device support may alienate the very users it just won back. The unresolved legal and data privacy issues suggest that the company's focus is on short-term revenue generation, possibly to build a war chest for future legal battles.

The app's trajectory now depends on whether the value of its restored AI features can outweigh the high cost and growing mistrust among consumers.