# Idle Makeover vs Idle Transformation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Transformation at 72% against Idle Makeover's 21%. Idle Transformation also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). Idle Makeover's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Makeover sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Transformation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Transformation holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 26K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Idle Makeover's written reviews are positive against 72% of Idle Transformation's.

Idle Makeover ships an update fortnightly, Idle Transformation every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Makeover | Idle Transformation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-makeover/id1487204113/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-transformation/id1509685192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 249 MB | 517 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [funcell Games Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165706492) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Makeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-makeover/id1487204113)

Transform awkward individuals into Hollywood-ready stars by tapping to apply makeovers. Style hair, apply masks, and dress them up to boost their popularity. This idle game lets you earn money even when offline, offering a relaxing and fun simulation experience.

**Highlights:** Character makeovers, Styling and dressing, Idle gameplay, Offline earnings, Beautiful graphics, Addicting mechanics

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combo Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good and addictive game
- 👍 No in-app purchases required to play
- 🚀 Can play anywhere and anytime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches with character unlocks and progress
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and makeovers

**Reported bugs**

- Characters get locked after exiting the app
- Incomplete makeovers with leftover face masks
- Offline earnings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more characters to makeover
- Fix ad issues and make them less intrusive
- Improve game progression and reduce costs


### Idle Transformation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-transformation/id1509685192)

Simulate incredible transformations from human to mythical creatures like Werewolves, Yetis, and Aliens. Explore various evolutionary paths and discover unexpected outcomes in this engaging simulation game.

**Highlights:** Human to creature transformations, Werewolf evolution, Yeti evolution, Alien evolution, Mummy evolution, Unexpected transformation outcomes

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tap On Cell Multiplier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Detailed transformations
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Lack of variety in transformations

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige option disappearing
- Incorrect answers on trivia questions
- Ads still showing up after purchasing ad-free version
- Progress loss after restarting the game

**Requested features**

- More transformation options (e.g. zombies, vampires, aliens)
- Female transformation options
- Prestige system
- Offline earnings
- Ability to reset/redo custom transformations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Makeover free?

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

### Is Idle Transformation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Makeover or Idle Transformation?

Idle Transformation is rated higher. Idle Makeover averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Idle Transformation averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Idle Makeover or Idle Transformation have ads?

Both Idle Makeover and Idle Transformation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Makeover or Idle Transformation?

Idle Makeover ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Transformation every 2 months. Most recently, Idle Makeover was updated on October 25, 2026 and Idle Transformation on October 25, 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.*