# Braid Salon vs Makeover Race

Braid Salon and Makeover Race both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Braid Salon's written reviews are positive against 38% of Makeover Race's. Makeover Race's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Braid Salon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Makeover Race sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Braid Salon against 4.5 for Makeover Race. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Braid Salon's written reviews are positive against 38% of Makeover Race's.

Braid Salon ships an update every 4 days, Makeover Race weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Braid Salon | Makeover Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-salon/id1516909394/reviews) | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-race/id1561724185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Braid Salon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-salon/id1516909394)

Become a virtual hair stylist and create stunning braided hairstyles for clients. Choose colors, add extensions, and accessorize to satisfy customer demands. Upgrade your salon and unlock new tools as you progress.

**Highlights:** Create French braids, box braids, and ponytails, Customize hair color and add extensions, Accessorize with scrunchies and other items, Upgrade salon and unlock new tools, Simple tap and swipe mechanics, Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Slay
- 💕 Love the game
- 👍 Good game
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 🤗 Helps with braiding skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy color application
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Finishes tasks too quickly
- 🎨 Limited hair color options
- 📱 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stops coloring before finished
- Glitches when switching between tasks
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Incompatible with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more hair styles and accessories
- Allow more control over coloring and braiding
- Introduce male characters
- Reduce ads or make them optional
- Fix bugs with color application and task completion


### Makeover Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-race/id1561724185)

Engage in a fun beauty challenge where you collect makeup items and avoid obstacles. Progress through new levels released weekly in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Collect beauty items, Avoid mud and obstacles, New levels weekly, Tap and hold controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interactive game
- 💅 Allows users to make girls 'pretty'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Inappropriate for kids
- 🤦‍♀️ Promotes unrealistic beauty standards
- 🙄 Repetitive levels
- 📵 Causes device issues/crashes
- 💸 Too many ads, even with paid ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Lipstick not applying properly on level 6
- Game crashing or screen going black on certain devices
- Saved progress not carrying over

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects
- Fix level 19 issue with ads blocking gameplay
- Improve graphics and animations
- Allow users to customize the makeover process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Braid Salon free?

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

### Is Makeover Race free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Braid Salon or Makeover Race?

Makeover Race is rated higher. Braid Salon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Makeover Race averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Braid Salon or Makeover Race have ads?

Both Braid Salon and Makeover Race show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Braid Salon or Makeover Race?

Braid Salon ships an update every 4 days, and Makeover Race weekly. Most recently, Braid Salon was updated on October 25, 2026 and Makeover Race 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.*