# NeedAnything? vs Makeup DIY

The clearest difference is rating: NeedAnything? at 4.8 against Makeup DIY's 4.1. NeedAnything? also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Makeup DIY's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 29). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeup DIY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NeedAnything? asks for nothing beyond the download.

NeedAnything? holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup DIY has 185 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of NeedAnything?'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Makeup DIY's.

NeedAnything? ships an update every 2 weeks, Makeup DIY every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NeedAnything? | Makeup DIY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needanything/id1385005609/reviews)** | [4.1 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-diy-eye-face-brows/id1532639467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 79.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NeedAnything LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385005608) | [Zhanna Zairova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531657198) |

## What reviewers say

### NeedAnything?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needanything/id1385005609)

This app automatically notifies your contacts when you arrive at a chosen store, asking if they need anything. It simplifies shopping for others by managing requests in real-time, saving trips, money, and confusion.

**Highlights:** Automatic contact alerts upon store arrival, Assign contacts to specific stores, Real-time request management, Supports multiple shoppers and recipients, Eliminates delivery fees, Secure data encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Makeup DIY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-diy-eye-face-brows/id1532639467)

Learn to apply makeup with detailed, step-by-step tutorials for eyes, lips, and face. This app offers a collection of beautiful, cool, and stylish makeup looks that are easy to follow. All tutorials are available offline, making it convenient to practice and master makeup application anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step eye makeup tutorials, Step-by-step lip makeup tutorials, Step-by-step face makeup tutorials, Offline access to all tutorials, Easy-to-follow instructions, Learn to apply eyeshadow, lipstick, eyeliner

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Makeup | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Makeup | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Makeup | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Helpful tutorials
- 💡 Detailed step-by-step instructions
- 🎓 Great for beginners
- 🤩 Awesome makeup looks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many locked features
- 📺 Aggressive and intrusive ads
- 🙁 Limited free content
- 🤔 Needs more free tutorial options
- 🌈 Lack of diverse skin tone options

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorials not accessible due to ads
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free tutorial options
- Wider range of makeup styles and skin tones
- Video tutorials in addition to images
- Reduced ad frequency and duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NeedAnything? free?

NeedAnything? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Makeup DIY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NeedAnything? or Makeup DIY?

NeedAnything? is rated higher. NeedAnything? averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Makeup DIY averages 4.1 from 185 ratings.

### Do NeedAnything? or Makeup DIY have ads?

Makeup DIY shows ads; NeedAnything? does not.

### Which is updated more often, NeedAnything? or Makeup DIY?

NeedAnything? ships an update every 2 weeks, and Makeup DIY every 4 months. Most recently, NeedAnything? was updated on November 2, 2026 and Makeup DIY on November 7, 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.*