Comparison

Lacquergram vs Nail Design Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lacquergram

Organize your nail polish collection, create wishlists, and discover new shades. Share swatches, reviews, and connect with a passionate community of nail polish enthusiasts worldwide.

Highlights
  • Nail polish inventory and wishlists
  • Destash unwanted polishes
  • Discover new collections and shades
  • Share swatches and reviews
  • Connect with other nail lovers
  • Extensive brand and shade database
Features
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Join our nail polish addicted community and organize your own collection: - Make your inventory and wishlists of nail polishes. - Move unwanted polishes to destash. - Discover new nail polish collections and be inspired. - Share your honest opinions about nail lacquers. - Upload your swatches to help other users to choose. - Connect with people who share your passion for nails. You will always know which nail polishes you already have and which you want to buy. Lacquergram covers a lot of your favourite brands and new nail polish releases. If not, you can suggest your nail polish and we will add it as soon as possible. Look for new shades for this Christmas? Just type "holiday 2018" and enjoy. Or maybe you need "wine shimmer" shade for winter? Here you are! Use the app for access to thousands nail polish swatches and reviews from your phone and connect with nail polish lovers worldwide. We're always working to improve the app and appreciate any feedback. If you have questions or suggestions please feel free to contact us via email lacquergram.app@gmail.com. Lacquergram is the perfect app for all nail polish lovers! Our nail polish database contains thousands of nail polishes from drugstore finds to professional products, from indie polishes and luxe brands: OPI, Essie, China Glaze, Zoya, Orly, CND, Alessandro, Sallu Hansen, A-England, Cirque Colors, ILNP, Picture Polish, Masura, Dance Legend, Deborah Lippmann, Dior, Chanel, YSL, Mavala, KL Polish, Pupa, H&M, Golden Rose etc. You can find nail polishes of all the colours and different textures: cream, shimmer, glitter, holo, mica, flakies, jelly, metallic, nude, white, pink, red, purple, blue, green, teal, mint, yellow, orange, brown, black, grey. Use them alone or mix in nail art!

About

Nail Design Studio

Create and try on stunning nail art designs with a variety of colors, patterns, and embellishments. Save your favorite looks, track salon visits, and discover new manicure inspiration.

Highlights
  • Intuitive nail art editor
  • Customizable nail shapes and lengths
  • Extensive polish color and finish options
  • Add jewels, gems, and patterns
  • Realistic hand model previews
  • Save and share designs
  • Track salon visit history
Features
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CREATE BEAUTIFUL NAIL ART & MANICURES Design, try, and save stylish nails with polish colors, jewels, and trendy patterns. Track your salon visits, save favorite designs, and browse manicure inspiration anytime. DESIGN YOUR PERFECT MANICURE Create stunning nail designs in minutes: - Design nail art freely with an intuitive editor - Choose nail shapes and lengths like almond, coffin, square, stiletto, and more - Pick from ready-made polish color presets (or create your own combos) - Add gorgeous nail polish finishes including glitter, chrome, cat-eye, holo, matte, and more - Add jewels/gems/rhinestones for extra sparkle - Add nail background images/textures for more realistic looks - Apply patterns and color backgrounds for popular nail art styles such as French, ombré, minimalist, and bold looks - Start with ready-made designs and customize them to match your style DISCOVER NAIL INSPIRATION - Browse nail inspo and manicure ideas - Explore trendy nail art styles and color combinations - Perfect when you’re looking for fresh nail design ideas SEE YOUR DESIGN ON A HAND - Preview your manicure on a realistic hand model - Choose different skin tones to see how colors and finishes look on you SAVE, SHARE & REMEMBER - Save your favorite nail designs in your gallery - Keep all your nail inspiration in one place - Share nail art ideas with friends or your nail salon TRACK YOUR NAIL SALON VISITS - Save notes, dates, and photos from your salon visits - Keep a simple manicure history of colors, designs, and care tips - Revisit past nail looks anytime for inspiration MADE FOR NAIL LOVERS Perfect for: - Anyone who loves nail art and nail design ideas - Women exploring new manicure styles and colors - Nail salon clients planning their next manicure - Creators who enjoy designing and collecting nail art Why Nail Design Studio - Beautiful, easy-to-use nail art editor - Salon-style nail designs and inspiration - No camera or AR needed - Designed for creativity, beauty, and self-expression
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Screenshots

Lacquergram4 screens
Nail Design Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lacquergram at none against Nail Design Studio's shown. Nail Design Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lacquergram sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Nail Design Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lacquergram against 4.7 for Nail Design Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 222 and 264 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Lacquergram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nail Design Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lacquergram ships an update every 6 weeks, Nail Design Studio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lacquergram versus Nail Design Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLacquergramNail Design Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (222 ratings) — better4.7 (264 ratings)
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey FilinAndriy Holovchak

Customer experience

Lacquergram

All ratings206 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.4%

Nail Design Studio

All ratings264 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Lacquergram

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Photo uploads not processed
  • App crashes when uploading photos
  • App closes at login page
  • Cannot leave reviews
  • Cannot "like" posts
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  • Duplicate reviews posted
  • UI confusion
  • Some polishes not listed
  • Filter for "on the way" and "not used" is unclear

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add a "liked" feature for nail art
  • Implement a "skittle maker" for polish combos
  • Allow marking if a color has been used
  • Manually change swatch date
  • Tag multiple polishes in one swatch photo
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  • Link to brand's website for polishes
  • Ability to delete reviews
  • Alert for dupes
  • Comparison feature between polishes
  • Add likes/reply function to comments
  • Tag multiple polishes/effects in one photo
  • Make "color match" applicable to stash
  • Smoother/less confusing new polish addition
  • Organize stash by color or custom order
  • Put multiple polishes in one photo
  • Tag polishes in stash for easier finding
  • Add a browse destashes section
  • Export feature for backup
  • Allow users to mark polishes as "on the way" or "unused"
  • Make the check mark for owned polishes more prominent

Nail Design Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lacquergram

One-time4
  • Premium Version (1 month)$1.99
  • Premium version (1 month)$2.99
  • Premium Version (1 year)$14.99
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  • Premium version (1 year)$24.99
5 purchases

Nail Design Studio

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly (Exit Offer)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly - Exit Offer$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lacquergram free?
Lacquergram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nail Design Studio free?
Nail Design Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lacquergram or Nail Design Studio?
Lacquergram is rated higher. Lacquergram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Nail Design Studio averages 4.7 from 264 ratings.
Do Lacquergram or Nail Design Studio have ads?
Nail Design Studio shows ads; Lacquergram does not.
Which is updated more often, Lacquergram or Nail Design Studio?
Lacquergram ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nail Design Studio every 4 days. Most recently, Lacquergram was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nail Design Studio on October 31, 2026.

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