Frequently Asked Questions

Gotcha is an AI-powered prank photo app with 40+ templates that lets you create hilarious prank photos. Generate realistic mugshots, breaking news headlines, wanted posters, face effects, vehicle damage scenes, and much more — all powered by advanced AI.

Gotcha works in 4 simple steps:

1. Upload your photo
2. Choose a prank template (or describe your own custom prank)
3. Our AI generates a realistic prank photo in seconds
4. Save and share your prank with friends

The advanced AI technology ensures realistic results that are perfect for fooling your friends.

Gotcha is free to download. You get 5 free credits when you sign up, plus 2 daily credits just for opening the app. You can also earn 4 credits by referring a friend. Additional credit packs are available for purchase in-app.

Gotcha uses advanced AI technology to create shockingly realistic prank photos. The results are convincing enough to fool your friends and perfect for sharing laughs on social media.

Gotcha offers 40+ templates across 4 categories:

• Scene Pranks — Zombie apocalypse, prison, hospital, and more
• Face Effects — Baldness, aging, tattoos, and other transformations
• Fake Content — Mugshots, breaking news, wanted posters
• Vehicle Pranks — Crashes, fires, scratches, and other damage

New templates are added regularly.

Yes! Gotcha's Custom Prank Mode lets you describe any prank idea in text. Just type what you want and our AI will generate it — the possibilities are endless.

Yes, your privacy is our priority. Gotcha processes your photos temporarily and deletes them immediately after processing. No facial recognition data is stored or extracted. You can review our full Privacy Policy for more details.

After creating your prank photo, you can save it directly to your device gallery and share it on any social media platform including Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Twitter, and more. The photos are saved in high quality, perfect for sharing.