Comparison

Light Designer vs Makeup Studio

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

Head to head
About

Light Designer

Create and share unique digital clothing designs, referred to as 'Lightfits'. Showcase your creations through an in-app feed and on social media platforms. Connect with a community of designers and get featured on the developer's Instagram.

Highlights
  • Create digital clothing designs
  • Share designs via in-app feed
  • Social media sharing
  • Community feed
  • Get featured on Instagram
Features
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Hey fashionistas! We're excited for you to try Light Designer, the best way to make and share clothing online. You're going to make beautiful, crazy, cute designs -- we call them Lightfits, outfits made of light. Share your Lightfits with the world through our feed and your own socials with #LightDesignerApp. Our favorite ones will be posted on our Instagram: http://instagram.com/lightfit_co/ Follow us on Twitter, maybe we'll shout you out :) http://twitter.com/lightfit_co. We're so excited to see all of the art you make, and feel free to send us feedback at founders@lightfit.co!

About

Makeup Studio

This app allows users to practice and visualize makeup looks on diverse digital face charts. Explore a vast collection of colors and textures to create natural or glamorous styles, and even pick outfits to complete the look. Perfect for aspiring and professional makeup artists, or anyone wanting to experiment with virtual beauty.

Highlights
  • Diverse face chart templates
  • Extensive makeup color palettes
  • Variety of makeup textures
  • Mirror tool for precise application
  • Outfit selection feature
  • Virtual makeup visualization
Features
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Introducing "Makeup Studio", a revolutionary mobile application designed for makeup enthusiasts and professional make-up artists in honing their creativity and practicing makeup styles. INTERACTIVE MAKEUP TUTORIAL Improve your skills with this makeup practice. Learn step by step professional makeup artist techniques. FACE CHARTS TEMPLATES Choose between 3 models of girls of different races, we’re all about diversity! WIDE MAKEUP COLLECTIONS Both suitable for natural and full glam looks. EXTRAORDINARY COLORS Come and try out all the products and create an eye-catching look using lavender concealer or pink foundation. PLAY WITH TEXTURES Matte, gloss, metallic, creamy, highlighter, and glitter. Use what fits your mood! MIRROR TOOL Yes Queen, slay with your sharp eyeliner on both eyes and well-blended eyeshadows. PICK AN OUTFIT Throw a stunning fit on. Dress to impress. Unleash your imagination and color face charts to visualize your desired makeup look before application. Or just have fun :) https://happsify.com/privacy https://happsify.com/tos

Screenshots

Light Designer4 screens
Makeup Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Makeup Studio at 4.4 against Light Designer's 3.0. Makeup Studio also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 2). Light Designer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Makeup Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Light Designer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Makeup Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup Studio has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Light Designer versus Makeup Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight DesignerMakeup Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—38.3% of reviews
Number of ratings22.9K — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB355 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBased Apps and Games, LLCHappsify, LLC

Customer experience

Light Designer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Makeup Studio

All ratings2,894 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral13.4%
Negative48.3%

Bugs and requests

Light Designer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Makeup Studio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scrolling issues
  • Makeup application problems
  • Glitches when using certain features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add blending tool
  • Improve hair coloring options
  • Provide more free content
  • Add tutorial/guidance for beginners

In-app purchases

None

Light Designer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Makeup Studio

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription Trial$19.991 Month
  • 2 Month Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months

Questions

Is Light Designer free?
Light Designer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Makeup Studio free?
Makeup Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light Designer or Makeup Studio?
Makeup Studio is rated higher. Light Designer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Makeup Studio averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Light Designer or Makeup Studio have ads?
Makeup Studio shows ads; Light Designer does not.

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