SODA is a free-to-download beauty camera and photo editor for Android and iOS, with in-app purchases and VIP subscriptions. Filters and makeup combine for one-touch styles, while skin touch-ups and natural beauty effects work in real time during capture. Portrait effect lets users tap an area to adjust focus, and a high-resolution mode supports selfies. Multiple photos can be edited together. AI can detect and remove distractions such as creases, shadows, and glare. Face recognition positions filters and makeup in real time; SODA says this does not identify a specific person. Some editing sends photos to BytePlus for processing and immediate deletion. Photos submitted to OpenAI for certain AI services may be retained for up to 30 days for safety and monitoring. The app is not intended for children under 16. VIP subscriptions cost 9.99 USD per month or 59.99 USD per year.
Who it is for
SODA suits mobile users who want beauty filters, makeup effects, portrait focus controls, and batch photo editing. It is available on Android and iOS.
What is good
- One-touch filters and makeup
- Real-time beauty effects
- Batch photo editing
- AI distraction removal
- Free download available
What to know first
- In-app purchases are available
- Some photos go to external processing
- OpenAI submissions may remain 30 days
- Not intended for under-16s
Verdict
SODA combines live beauty effects with portrait controls and AI-assisted editing on mobile devices. Users should review its stated external processing and retention practices before using those features.
SODA plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photo editing software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Batch editing
- Yes
