# GIO: AI Headshot Generator

> AI photo studio: professional headshots, business portraits & AI photoshoots

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prequelapp.aistudio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prequelapp.aistudio)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.prequelapp.aistudio`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Prequel Inc.
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 6,689,320
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (170,757 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.29.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2023-08-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 129 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prequelapp.aistudio)
- **Website:** [https://gioapp.ai/](https://gioapp.ai/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gioapp.ai/privacy-policy](https://gioapp.ai/privacy-policy)

## Description

**GIO** is an AI photo studio that transforms selfies into professional headshots, business portraits, profile pictures and creative photoshoots in seconds. Create polished images without a photographer, booking or studio session, with realistic styles designed for work, social profiles and personal use.

Explore outfit and background changes, touch-ups, hairstyle options, couple photoshoots, birthday-themed images and AI photo-to-video clips. GIO makes it easy to generate and share high-quality portraits with simple tools and a wide range of styles. Premium features unlock additional looks and creative options.

## Rankings

- #19,473 — Overall
- #35 — Photography (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.POST_PROMOTED_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.prequelapp.aistudio.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews show strong image quality when accessible and a generally positive feel for the app, but widespread concerns over pricing, paywalls, trial absence, and billing practices. Many users report limited free usage, recurring charges, and suspicion of scams, along with occasional inconsistent results. These pricing and trust issues overshadow the potential benefits of realistic headshots.

### Pros

- High-quality, realistic headshots and selfies when the tool works.
- Generally positive overall impression and potential value with an annual subscription.
- Positive feedback on the app's capabilities and usefulness from multiple reviewers.
- Perceived value for headshot generation when access to pro features is available.

### Cons

- Heavy paywall with usage caps and extra charges to unlock more generations.
- No free trial or freemium option; it’s not free.
- Perceived scams and unexpected charges / auto-subscriptions with difficulty canceling.
- Quality can be inconsistent, with reports of both very good outputs and disasters.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prequelapp.aistudio)