The short answer
If you want to understand your own features and choose a style, start with PSL Scale’s free face-shape detector. MyType learns your preferences from the faces you tap; PSL Scale analyzes a photo you provide. We do not offer an equivalent tap-to-find-your-dating-type test, and a face score cannot tell you whether someone will like you.
PSL Scale vs MyType
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| What to compare | PSL Scale | MyType |
|---|---|---|
| Question answered | What are my visible facial features, and what styling could suit them? | Which kinds of faces am I personally drawn to? |
| Input | Your photo for face-shape, feature and styling tools. | Choices among AI-generated faces; its core type test does not need your photo. |
| Output | Face-shape matches, feature observations and optional AI styling previews. | A preference profile based on the faces you select. |
| Cost | Free face-shape measurements; optional AI tools use published credits. | The core preference test is advertised as free, with paid extras. |
Based on the official materials linked below, checked November 14, 2026. Features and offers may change; confirm the total charge and included deliverables before purchasing.
“My type” and “my face type” are different questions
MyType is a preference-discovery product. Its official explanation describes learning from your selections of AI-generated faces. That can help you put your tastes into words, but it is not the same task as measuring your face shape.
PSL Scale starts with your own photograph. It can help you explore face shape, facial proportions and styling choices. If your goal is to decide whether a shorter fringe or more volume would suit you, a face-shape tool is closer to the decision you are making.
Neither kind of tool can establish romantic compatibility. Someone’s preferred example faces are not a prediction about a relationship, and an overall facial score cannot tell you whether a particular person will find you attractive.
Which should you choose?
Choose MyType if…
- You want to discover patterns in the faces you prefer.
- You want a preference test using selections rather than your own photo.
Choose PSL Scale if…
- You meant your own face type, shape or proportions.
- You want hairstyle guidance linked to your features.
- You want to explore your appearance with free measurements before buying an AI tool.
Free Face Shape Detector
The face-shape detector is a useful first step when “my type” really means “what kind of face do I have?” Look at the shape matches and contour measurements rather than forcing a face into one perfect category.
From there, explore haircut and glasses guides. If you want to visualize a change, the AI hairstyle changer is a separate paid tool. It generates an illustration of a styling direction, not a prediction of how a haircut will turn out.
- 01Upload a front-facing image with the face contour visible.
- 02Read the strongest face-shape matches and their explanation.
- 03Explore hairstyle or glasses guidance that fits your actual goal.
A method you can put in context.
PSL Scale brings together landmark-based measurements, visual AI interpretation and the PSL vocabulary used in facial-aesthetics communities. The scale guide explains the categories and what each score means, so you can connect a result to an established framework.
Geometry describes visible relationships in the image; an AI report interprets the photo. Those outputs serve different purposes. Research considers multiple facial cues and individual preferences, rather than validating one universal beauty formula. A golden-ratio or symmetry result should be read with that limit in mind.
Our AI reports primarily use current-generation OpenAI vision models, with a fallback available when needed. We keep the analysis up to date as the product develops. Modern visual models support detailed explanations alongside measurements. For a useful result, use a consistent photo setup and read the reasoning alongside the score.
For the distinction between measurements and preference, see Little, Jones & DeBruine’s review of facial-attractiveness research. The paper provides background, not validation of PSL Scale or any competing service.
Know what you are paying for.
Free measurement tools are separate from paid AI reports and generated images. The complete Face Report uses 200 credits; a $9.99 Standard pack includes 200 credits and covers one report. A smaller Starter pack costs $5.99 for 80 credits.
For a focused example, one paid Face Symmetry analysis uses 10 credits. Compare the pack you actually need with the feature you plan to use; an allocated per-use credit value is different from the amount charged when you buy a pack. Check current pricing and feature costs before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Does PSL Scale have a test like MyType’s face-selection quiz?
No. PSL Scale focuses on your own facial features, measurements and styling. It is an alternative for self-analysis, not an equivalent preference-discovery quiz.
Do I need a photo for MyType?
Its core type test uses your selections among AI-generated faces rather than a photo of you. PSL Scale’s face-shape and face-analysis tools do need an input photo.
Can a face-shape test tell me my dating type?
No. It describes visible proportions and contour in a photograph. Personal preferences and romantic compatibility are different questions.
What can I try free on PSL Scale?
Start with the free face-shape detector, then explore free symmetry, face-rating and proportion tools. Written AI reports and generated hairstyle previews are separate paid options.
Sources & editorial notes
- MyType: what is mytype.fyi? ↗
Official explanation of its AI-face preference test, free core experience and paid extras. This is not an equivalent product to facial self-analysis.
MyType is a trademark or product name of its respective owner. PSL Scale is not affiliated with or endorsed by MyType.
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