# Home Design Makeover vs Interior Decorator

The clearest difference is rating: Interior Decorator at 5.0 against Home Design Makeover's 4.6. Home Design Makeover's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (130K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Design Makeover sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Interior Decorator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interior Decorator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Design Makeover has 130K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Home Design Makeover ships an update every 2 weeks, Interior Decorator every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Design Makeover | Interior Decorator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (130K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-design-makeover/id1339938732/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interior-decorator/id1459292354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **130K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771) | [PointZero Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/524034771) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Design Makeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-design-makeover/id1339938732)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Simulation, #172 Top Grossing · Simulation, #190 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Solve match-3 puzzles to design and renovate dream homes for families. Customize rooms with various decor styles and furniture. Travel the world to help diverse clients transform fixer-uppers into fabulous spaces.

**Highlights:** Solve match-3 puzzles, Design and renovate rooms, Customize decor and furniture, Remodel various home styles, Help diverse clients, Offline gameplay, Over 1000 puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 525 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Insider Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2,400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable design challenges
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Game is too focused on in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Levels become too difficult and time-consuming
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Frustrating AI/algorithm in puzzle levels

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases not registering correctly
- Game crashing or freezing
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More furniture and design options
- Daily rewards or bonuses
- Easier progression without need for purchases
- Ability to earn in-game currency without just playing puzzles


### Interior Decorator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interior-decorator/id1459292354)

A puzzle game where you decorate rooms by strategically placing furniture blocks. Complete design challenges, enjoy heartwarming stories, and explore your creations.

**Highlights:** Room decoration puzzles, Drag and drop block placement, Free exploration of finished rooms, Customer feedback system, Simple Mode challenges, Scenario Mode with stories

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Design Makeover free?

Home Design Makeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Interior Decorator free?

Interior Decorator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Home Design Makeover or Interior Decorator?

Interior Decorator is rated higher. Home Design Makeover averages 4.6 out of 5 from 130K ratings, while Interior Decorator averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Home Design Makeover or Interior Decorator have ads?

Both Home Design Makeover and Interior Decorator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Design Makeover or Interior Decorator?

Home Design Makeover ships an update every 2 weeks, and Interior Decorator every 8 months. Most recently, Home Design Makeover was updated on October 31, 2026 and Interior Decorator on October 24, 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.*