# Fancy Makeup Shop! vs Slime Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slime Simulator at 68% against Fancy Makeup Shop!'s 38%. Slime Simulator also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (827 vs 89). Fancy Makeup Shop!'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fancy Makeup Shop! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Slime Simulator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slime Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slime Simulator has 827 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Fancy Makeup Shop!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Slime Simulator's.

Fancy Makeup Shop! ships an update every 6 months, Slime Simulator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fancy Makeup Shop! | Slime Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-makeup-shop/id1003201868/reviews) | **[4.4 (827 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-simulator-diy-maker/id1424632643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **827** |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) | [Kids Games Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/928403668) |

## What reviewers say

### Fancy Makeup Shop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-makeup-shop/id1003201868)

Transform clients with a variety of beauty treatments and makeup applications. Upgrade your salon, use professional tools, and participate in makeup contests. Design accessories and offer a luxurious experience.

**Highlights:** Upgrade makeup shop, Apply creams and remove wrinkles, Use beauty tools like wax and tweezers, Choose from numerous makeup colors, Design necklaces, Dress up clients

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Decoration Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| First Aid Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Shop Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Necklace Designer Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Version & No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Great game overall
- 🤩 Fun and creative gameplay
- 👍 Easy to use
- 😸 Good for kids
- 😋 Educational aspects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Too many ads
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Content locked behind paywalls
- 😒 Boring and repetitive
- 👎 Misleading advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Doesn't load
- Kicks user off
- Items reset after not playing
- Laggy performance

**Requested features**

- More levels
- More pictures
- More rooms/activities
- Option to choose client
- Full version for free


### Slime Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-simulator-diy-maker/id1424632643)

Create, customize, and play with virtual slimes. Mix ingredients, add decorations like glitter and unicorns, and enjoy ASMR-like squishy sounds. Save your unique creations and play again with new designs.

**Highlights:** Make and decorate virtual slimes, Mix ingredients for different textures, Add glitter, unicorns, and rainbow decorations, Enjoy squishy ASMR sounds, Stretch, poke, and shape slime, Save and play with custom designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kids Club - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kids Club - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| SLIME GAMES | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🎨 Ability to customize slime
- 💡 Variety of slime options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Unsatisfying sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty adding ingredients
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More free slime options
- Ability to create custom slime designs
- Improved sound quality and feedback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fancy Makeup Shop! free?

Fancy Makeup Shop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Slime Simulator free?

Slime Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fancy Makeup Shop! or Slime Simulator?

Slime Simulator is rated higher. Fancy Makeup Shop! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Slime Simulator averages 4.4 from 827 ratings.

### Do Fancy Makeup Shop! or Slime Simulator have ads?

Neither Fancy Makeup Shop! nor Slime Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fancy Makeup Shop! or Slime Simulator?

Fancy Makeup Shop! ships an update every 6 months, and Slime Simulator every 3 months. Most recently, Fancy Makeup Shop! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Slime Simulator on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*