# Home Design Makeover vs Home Builder 3D !

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Home Design Makeover at 130K against Home Builder 3D !'s 10K. Home Design Makeover also leads on chart position (#160 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Design Makeover sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Home Builder 3D ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Home Design Makeover against 4.6 for Home Builder 3D !. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Design Makeover has 130K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 28% positive.

Home Design Makeover ships an update every 2 weeks, Home Builder 3D ! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Design Makeover | Home Builder 3D ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (130K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-design-makeover/id1339938732/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-builder-3d/id6445953903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **130K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **28.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 476 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Storm8 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/967465771) | [BoomHits sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451606344) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Design Makeover

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

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Simulation, #188 Top Grossing · Simulation, #200 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


### Home Builder 3D !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-builder-3d/id6445953903)

Demolish existing structures, manage construction phases, and build various properties like farms and pools. Sell your creations for profit and strategically manage resources to become a property tycoon in this addictive simulation game.

**Highlights:** Demolish buildings, Complete construction phases, Build farms, pools, and parking lots, Sell structures for profit, Strategic resource management, One-finger control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying building experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔋 Rapid depletion of stamina
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on launch
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Purchased ad-removal not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More building options and customization
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
- Improved stamina management system
- Longer gameplay and more content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Design Makeover free?

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

### Is Home Builder 3D ! free?

Home Builder 3D ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Home Design Makeover or Home Builder 3D !?

Home Builder 3D ! is rated higher. Home Design Makeover averages 4.6 out of 5 from 130K ratings, while Home Builder 3D ! averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Home Design Makeover or Home Builder 3D ! have ads?

Both Home Design Makeover and Home Builder 3D ! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Design Makeover or Home Builder 3D !?

Home Design Makeover ships an update every 2 weeks, and Home Builder 3D ! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Home Design Makeover was updated on October 30, 2026 and Home Builder 3D ! on October 31, 2026.

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