Comparison

Kernel King vs Lipstick Makeup Black Hole

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kernel King

Tap to create an endless stream of popcorn in this addictive idle game. Invest in upgrades to pop faster, earn more, and unlock new poppers. Compete with friends and aim to become the ultimate Kernel King.

Highlights
  • Tap to make popcorn
  • Investments for faster popping
  • Upgrade popper and recipe
  • Offline kernel earnings
  • Unlockable poppers
  • Prestige system
  • Bonuses and multipliers
Features
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Tap to make popcorn! In this super simple yet insanely addicting game you'll be making more popcorn than you'll know what to do with. Tap to make popcorn in a meeting, during class, on the bus, waiting in line. Once you start popping you won't be able to stop. Your friends and family start to worry about when they haven't seen you in days. You are up to your eyes in popcorn. You begin to dream in popcorn. You only take breaks from popping popcorn to eat popcorn. There is only one goal. Become the Kernel King. Kernel King features: -Simple game mechanics - Tap to make popcorn -Investments to pop even faster - Once you start popping you'll be hard to stop -Upgrade your popper - Earn more kernels per second -Upgrade your recipe - Earn more kernels per click -Upgrade your status - Earn more kernels while you're not popping -Buy a bucket to collect popcorn while you're eating popcorn - Most have figured out how to eat and pop at the same time so you run the risk of falling behind with this tactic -Over 10 different poppers to unlock - Collect them all and show off to your friends -Game Center - Know exactly how close you are to being the king -Share on Facebook and Twitter - Let your friends know how far they are behind -Prestige and pop kernels even faster - It's harder to stay at the top than it is to get there -Bonuses and Multipliers - Earn bonuses and multipliers to start rolling in popcorn Everyone else has already started, but there is still hope. Download today for free and start your journey to the top. There can be only one Kernel King. Are you the one?

About

Lipstick Makeup Black Hole

Become a master makeup artist in this game where you collect cosmetic items and apply them to clients. Test your creativity and time management skills with interactive controls to create stunning beauty transformations.

Highlights
  • Collect makeup items
  • Interactive application controls
  • Timed challenges
  • Create diverse makeup looks
  • Realistic cosmetic experience
Features
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Welcome to Lipstick Makeup Black Hole, where you're the master makeup artist! Immerse yourself in the glamorous world of cosmetics as you collect an array of makeup items – lipstick, brushes, blenders, and more – to create stunning looks for your clients. Engage with interactive controls to pick up each item and apply them with precision and style. Keep an eye on the timer as you collect tons of items and transform your client into a true beauty. Lipstick Makeup Black Hole offers addictive gameplay that challenges your creativity and time management skills. Features: Collect a wide range of makeup items Use interactive controls for a realistic experience Test your skills against the clock Create endless makeup looks for your clients Download Lipstick Makeup Black Hole now and unleash your inner makeup artist!

Screenshots

Kernel King4 screens
Lipstick Makeup Black Hole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kernel King at 4.5 against Lipstick Makeup Black Hole's 3.0. Kernel King also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kernel King sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lipstick Makeup Black Hole sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kernel King holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kernel King has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kernel King ships an update every 6 days, Lipstick Makeup Black Hole every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kernel King versus Lipstick Makeup Black Hole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKernel KingLipstick Makeup Black Hole
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (40 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews89.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlake EckertMohd Ajmal

Customer experience

Kernel King

All ratings41 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.4%

Lipstick Makeup Black Hole

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Kernel King

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes and forces user to home screen
  • Data loss when game crashes
  • Game won't start without reviewing or advertising
  • Glitches causing loss of progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Timer mode to track kernels earned
  • Upgrade levels with multipliers for easier progression
  • Better tutorial or onboarding instructions
  • More diverse upgrades and features

Lipstick Makeup Black Hole

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Kernel King

One-time10
  • Double Kernels Per Second$0.99
  • Double Kernels$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Kernel Blast$1.99
  • Shaker of Salt$1.99
  • Treadmill$1.99
  • King Kernel$4.99
  • Salt Mine$9.99
  • Kernel Bomb$19.99
  • Forever 20x$49.99
10 purchases

Lipstick Makeup Black Hole

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Remove Ads and a 4th Skin$6.99
  • Starter Pack$8.99
Show 7 more
  • Power Up Pack Starter$12.99
  • Coins Pack 1$14.99
  • Gems Pack 1$24.99
  • Coins Pack 2$44.99
  • Gems Pack 3$59.99
  • Gems Pack 3$89.99
  • Coins Pack 3$89.99

Questions

Is Kernel King free?
Kernel King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lipstick Makeup Black Hole free?
Lipstick Makeup Black Hole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kernel King or Lipstick Makeup Black Hole?
Kernel King is rated higher. Kernel King averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Lipstick Makeup Black Hole averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kernel King or Lipstick Makeup Black Hole have ads?
Neither Kernel King nor Lipstick Makeup Black Hole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kernel King or Lipstick Makeup Black Hole?
Kernel King ships an update every 6 days, and Lipstick Makeup Black Hole every 4 days. Most recently, Kernel King was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lipstick Makeup Black Hole on October 11, 2026.

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