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After going quiet for a while due to compatibility issues with Wear OS 5, Facer’s finally back with full Wear OS 6 support, and it’s a notable upgrade. The app supports Google’s Watch Face Format (WFF), which means faces sync directly from the phone app to your watch, without extra installs or app juggling required. All-in-all, the revamped app experience brings some welcome usability improvements.
Do you use Facer, Pujie, KWCH, WatchMaker, or other custom watch face apps? 3139 votes Yes, all the time. 38 % Sometimes, if I find a face that works for me. 25 % No, I don't like the faces on them. 16 % No, I'd never heard of them before. 21 %
I tested the new Facer update on a Galaxy Watch Ultra, and right from setup, it’s clear things have been smoothed out. Syncing faces is practically instant. Once I tapped on my pick, it immediately showed up on my watch. The friction-free process goes a long way toward making the app feel like a proper part of the platform instead of a third-party workaround. It also makes it dangerously tempting to save entirely more faces than necessary.
The upgraded Facer app introduces a friction-free process of instant syncing between your watch and the app.
Of course, Facer’s massive face library is still the main draw. Whether you’re into minimalist analog layouts or over-the-top animated options, there’s something for everyone, and of course, plenty you won’t like at all. I tend to gravitate away from the branded faces personally, but I was also the only child I knew who found SpongeBob incredibly irksome. If you’re after a name-brand look, there are new licensed options for everything from Star Trek to Barbie, and the library at large is robust and rapidly growing.
The big technical upgrade behind Facer’s Wear OS 6 update is support for Google’s Watch Face Format (WFF). WFF is the standard that lets watch faces run smoother, look sharper, and sync directly from your phone without extra hassle. It means more dynamic animations, cleaner complication data, and better power management options. With that said, WFF does come with some trade-offs. Designers have to work within Google’s rules, which can limit customization compared to older formats. While it’s a step toward a more consistent, reliable experience, it does mean less creative freedom, and some developers are discouraged by the parameters.
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As a user, I’ve found plenty of designs I love, even if the library hasn’t yet caught up with the previous breadth of offerings. WFF faces feel smoother, more responsive, and less taxing on the watch overall. Battery life is always a big concern with custom faces, and Facer addresses that with its new Power Impact label. This manifests as a simple lightning bolt gauge that shows up green on more efficient designs. I appreciate having that info up front, as power is always my top priority when setting up my smartwatch. To that end, I mostly stick to static or simpler faces during longer days, very occasionally swapping in animated ones when I’m going to be around the house (and my charging dock) and don’t care as much about longevity. Facer even highlights a section of faces with optimized ambient modes, which helps stretch battery life when keeping the Always-On display active.
The Power Impact label helps users sort watch faces based on how they affect battery life.
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