# Candy Makeup vs Doll Designer

The clearest difference is rating: Doll Designer at 4.6 against Candy Makeup's 3.7. Doll Designer also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 3). Candy Makeup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doll Designer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Candy Makeup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doll Designer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doll Designer has 54K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Candy Makeup's written reviews are positive against 55% of Doll Designer's.

Candy Makeup ships an update every 4 weeks, Doll Designer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Makeup | Doll Designer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-makeup-sweet-makeover/id1502565865/reviews) | **[4.6 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-designer/id1562867488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 293 MB | 681 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Furious Avocado D.O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498192917) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Makeup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-makeup-sweet-makeover/id1502565865)

Apply creative makeup looks to clients with specific requests. Unleash your artistic talents and become the ultimate candy makeup artist. Enjoy simple, addictive, and sweet candy-themed makeup.

**Highlights:** Creative makeup application, Client-specific requests, Candy-themed designs, Artistic expression, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Doll Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-designer/id1562867488)

Become a top doll designer and create stunning outfits. Shop for clothes, mix and match colors, and give your doll a complete makeover to impress everyone. Test your fashion skills and attention to detail in this creative game.

**Highlights:** Design the doll, Create killer outfits, Go shopping for clothes, Match colors, Full doll makeover, Test fashion skills

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pink Outfit Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black Outfit Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cinderella Doll Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tie-Dye Doll Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🎨 Ability to customize dolls
- 🎁 Rewards for completing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or kicking players out
- Ads not working as intended
- Difficulty exiting the app

**Requested features**

- More diverse character options
- Additional levels and content
- Reduced ads or ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Makeup free?

Candy Makeup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Doll Designer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candy Makeup or Doll Designer?

Doll Designer is rated higher. Candy Makeup averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Doll Designer averages 4.6 from 54K ratings.

### Do Candy Makeup or Doll Designer have ads?

Doll Designer shows ads; Candy Makeup does not.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Makeup or Doll Designer?

Candy Makeup ships an update every 4 weeks, and Doll Designer every 2 months. Most recently, Candy Makeup was updated on October 5, 2026 and Doll Designer on November 2, 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.*