# Gradient vs MalibooMake

The clearest difference is rating: MalibooMake at 4.8 against Gradient's 4.3. MalibooMake also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 39%). Gradient's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 3.2K) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gradient sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MalibooMake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MalibooMake holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradient has 24K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Gradient's written reviews are positive against 61% of MalibooMake's.

Gradient ships an update fortnightly, MalibooMake every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient | MalibooMake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-you-look-like/id1466097469/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maliboomake/id1533410127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 273 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ticket To The Moon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466097468) | [ANASTASIYA KALINOUSKAYA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533410129) |

## What reviewers say

### Gradient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-you-look-like/id1466097469)

Transform your photos and videos with advanced AI tools. Explore fun quizzes to find your celebrity look-alike, apply stunning beauty and artistic filters, and even experiment with virtual makeup and hairstyles. Effortlessly remove objects and enhance your features for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** AI Quizzes (Celebrity Look-Alike, Cartoon), Beauty & Makeup Filters, Artistic & Body Filters, Hairstyle & Object Removal, Face Relight & Smile Editing, Classic Photo Editing Tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gradient Unlimited (Monthly) | $5.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| Gradient Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Gradient - Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Gradient - Yearly Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $57.99 | per year |
| VIP | $57.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Good photo editing features
- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 💯 Useful for social media content creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Inaccurate results for features like ethnicity and celebrity lookalikes
- 🔍 Inconsistent and unreliable results
- 🕰️ Slow processing and exporting times

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes when using certain features
- Inability to upload images in some cases
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Bring back free access to more features
- Improve accuracy of ethnicity and celebrity detection
- Add more free editing tools and filters
- Optimize performance and processing speeds


### MalibooMake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maliboomake/id1533410127)

Enhance your photos and videos with AI-powered filters and editing tools. Easily improve portraits, apply makeup, remove blemishes, and adjust various visual elements. Transform your media in just a few clicks without needing complex software.

**Highlights:** AI-powered Looks filters, Virtual makeup application, Blemish and skin defect removal, Atmospheric filters and presets, Extensive photo and video correction settings, Background replacement and blurring, Sticker addition for creative stories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro account MalibooMake | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro account MalibooMake | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro account MalibooMake | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro account MalibooMake | $33.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent photo editing features
- 💎 Wide range of filters and presets
- 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤳 Powerful AI-powered retouching tools
- 🌟 Stunning and natural-looking results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive free version with limited edits per day
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and technical issues
- 🤔 Confusion around in-app purchases and subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Editing functions not working after updates
- Facial retouching tools not functioning properly
- Persistent 'technical issues' message blocking access

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and reuse custom presets
- More advanced video editing capabilities
- Expanded free version with fewer limitations
- Compatibility with more payment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradient free?

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

### Is MalibooMake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gradient or MalibooMake?

MalibooMake is rated higher. Gradient averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while MalibooMake averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Gradient or MalibooMake have ads?

Neither Gradient nor MalibooMake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gradient or MalibooMake?

Gradient ships an update fortnightly, and MalibooMake every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gradient was updated on October 19, 2026 and MalibooMake on October 19, 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.*