# Makeup Camera vs Pretty Makeup

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pretty Makeup at 73% against Makeup Camera's 0%. Pretty Makeup also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (251 vs 1). Makeup Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeup Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pretty Makeup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pretty Makeup holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pretty Makeup has 251 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Makeup Camera's written reviews are positive against 73% of Pretty Makeup's.

Makeup Camera ships an update fortnightly, Pretty Makeup monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makeup Camera | Pretty Makeup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-camera/id1084273248/reviews) | **[4.7 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-makeup-beauty-camera/id1375436192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **251** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitaliy Odarchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/939513250) | [斌 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/848787817) |

## What reviewers say

### Makeup Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-camera/id1084273248)

Enhance your selfies with a variety of advanced makeup tools. Easily apply lipstick, change eye color, adjust eyebrows, and even alter hair color. You can also remove blemishes and fine-tune photo aspects like brightness and contrast.

**Highlights:** Virtual lipstick application, Eye color changer, Eyebrow editor, Hair color changer, Blemish remover, Photo aspect adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 1 effect pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2 effect pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pretty Makeup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-makeup-beauty-camera/id1375436192)

Enhance your selfies with a virtual makeover, including makeup, hair color changes, and fun motion stickers. Achieve professional-looking photos instantly with automatic beautification and a wide range of editing tools. Share your stunning creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Virtual makeup application, Real-time beautifying effects, Motion stickers and face swap, Hair style and color customization, Automatic photo beautification, Extensive makeup editing tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Make Up Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lip Colour Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium  Hairstyle  Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| remove eye bag function | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🎨 Wide variety of makeup options and customization
- ✨ Natural-looking makeup results
- 🎭 Fun and entertaining for trying different looks
- ⚡ Quick and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent face detection failures
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and hidden premium charges
- 🔴 App crashes and freezing issues
- 📉 Degraded functionality after updates
- ⚠️ Misleading 'permanent use' pricing model

**Reported bugs**

- Face detection fails on clear, perfect photos
- Lipstick displays as bright white highlighter instead of actual color
- App crashes after editing multiple pictures
- Photos not recognized or detected
- Makeup features not working or not appearing after application

**Requested features**

- More diverse makeup shade and style options
- Improved face detection accuracy
- Filter functionality
- More realistic eyebrow rendering
- Reduce or eliminate ads in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makeup Camera free?

Makeup Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pretty Makeup free?

Pretty Makeup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Makeup Camera or Pretty Makeup?

Pretty Makeup is rated higher. Makeup Camera averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pretty Makeup averages 4.7 from 251 ratings.

### Do Makeup Camera or Pretty Makeup have ads?

Pretty Makeup shows ads; Makeup Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Makeup Camera or Pretty Makeup?

Makeup Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Pretty Makeup monthly. Most recently, Makeup Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pretty Makeup on October 14, 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.*