# Home Design Makeover vs Tile Harbor

The clearest difference is rating: Home Design Makeover at 4.6 against Tile Harbor's 3.6. Home Design Makeover also leads on ratings volume (129K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). Tile Harbor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Design Makeover sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Harbor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Home Design Makeover holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Design Makeover has 129K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 27% positive.

Home Design Makeover ships an update every 2 weeks, Tile Harbor every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Design Makeover | Tile Harbor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-design-makeover/id1339938732/reviews)** | [3.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-harbor/id1470930686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **129K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **28.2% of reviews** | 27.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 370 MB | 962 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771) | [Smart Fun Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450357811) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Design Makeover

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

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Simulation, #165 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


### Tile Harbor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-harbor/id1470930686)

Engage in a satisfying match-3 puzzle game that challenges your pattern recognition skills. Swap and match unique tiles to clear vibrant boards, unleash powerful combos, and enjoy hundreds of unique levels. This game offers a relaxing escape with vibrant visuals and offline play.

**Highlights:** Pattern matching gameplay, Hundreds of unique levels, Epic combos and chain reactions, Powerful boosts and power-ups, Vibrant visuals and animations, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pile of gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pink Pig | $2.99 | one-time |
| conch of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack8 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pig | $7.99 | one-time |
| shell of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| tank of gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and fun
- 🎨 Great design options
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive furniture
- ⏳ Slow rating process
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔄 Repetitive room designs

**Reported bugs**

- Rooms not loading properly
- Ratings not registering
- Frequent app freezes

**Requested features**

- More room types and locations
- Ability to edit and save own designs
- Faster energy/gem replenishment
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Design Makeover free?

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

### Is Tile Harbor free?

Tile Harbor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Home Design Makeover or Tile Harbor?

Home Design Makeover is rated higher. Home Design Makeover averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Tile Harbor averages 3.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Home Design Makeover or Tile Harbor have ads?

Home Design Makeover shows ads; Tile Harbor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Home Design Makeover or Tile Harbor?

Home Design Makeover ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tile Harbor every 9 days. Most recently, Home Design Makeover was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tile Harbor on September 26, 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.*