# Spotlight vs Makeover Date

The clearest difference is rating: Spotlight at 4.5 against Makeover Date's 3.4. Spotlight also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 32%) and ratings volume (12K vs 33). Makeover Date's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spotlight sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Makeover Date sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spotlight holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spotlight has 12K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Spotlight's written reviews are positive against 32% of Makeover Date's.

Spotlight ships an update monthly, Makeover Date every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spotlight | Makeover Date |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotlight-choose-your-romance/id1511550641/reviews)** | [3.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-date-makeup-asmr/id6448972756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 534 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Maple Studio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215846356) | [NewLeaf Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639983226) |

## What reviewers say

### Spotlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotlight-choose-your-romance/id1511550641)

Immerse yourself in interactive stories where your choices shape the narrative. Explore diverse genres, customize characters, and build relationships in this animated storytelling game.

**Highlights:** Animated storytelling gameplay, Branching narrative choices, Character customization, Collectable CG cards, Mini games, 2000+ chapters and new stories

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spotlight Monthly VIP Card | $9.99 | per month |
| Registration package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Registration package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Repurchase package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and engaging stories
- 👍 Good character customization options
- 🚀 Smooth animations and visuals
- 🎨 Diverse range of stories and genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive diamond choices
- 🔍 Limited free options
- ⏱️ Short chapter lengths
- 🔁 Repetitive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Diamond purchases not registering
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent character appearance

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn diamonds
- Longer story chapters
- Reduced diamond costs for choices
- Additional customization options
- More LGBTQ+ representation


### Makeover Date

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-date-makeup-asmr/id6448972756)

Transform characters from ordinary to extraordinary through virtual makeup and dress-up. Experience dramatic stories and explore creative styling for various occasions, all with a relaxing ASMR element.

**Highlights:** ASMR skincare and makeup simulation, Extensive character customization, Dramatic story-driven gameplay, Creative makeup style design, Occasion-specific styling challenges

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 22 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove forced ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 260 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spotlight free?

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

### Is Makeover Date free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spotlight or Makeover Date?

Spotlight is rated higher. Spotlight averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Makeover Date averages 3.4 from 33 ratings.

### Do Spotlight or Makeover Date have ads?

Both Spotlight and Makeover Date show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spotlight or Makeover Date?

Spotlight ships an update monthly, and Makeover Date every 4 days. Most recently, Spotlight was updated on October 27, 2026 and Makeover Date on October 24, 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.*