Comparison

Earwax Clinic vs Makeover Run

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

Head to head
About

Earwax Clinic

Explore the intricate world of ear canals and meticulously remove earwax. Navigate carefully to ensure a thorough clean without causing harm to the delicate structures within.

Highlights
  • Earwax removal simulation
  • Delicate ear canal navigation
  • Spotless cleaning challenges
  • Interactive gameplay
Features
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Clean all the earwax! Dive inside and make it spotty clean. But ear canals are delicate, so make sure not to hurt them. Can you do it?

About

Makeover Run

Embark on a beauty-themed running adventure where you collect makeup, beauty products, and clothing to enhance your appearance as you progress. Strive to become the most glamorous runner on the track.

Highlights
  • Collect beautifying items
  • Enhance appearance while running
  • Pick up makeup and beauty products
  • Acquire fashionable clothing
  • Beauty-themed running track
Features
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It's time to get sassy! Get prettier as you walk along the track by picking up beautifying stuff! Makeup, Beauty Products, Clothes, you name it! Begin your beauty run today!

Screenshots

Earwax Clinic4 screens
Makeover Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Earwax Clinic at none against Makeover Run's 12. Makeover Run's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Makeover Run sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Earwax Clinic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Makeover Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 71K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Earwax Clinic's written reviews are positive against 48% of Makeover Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earwax Clinic ships an update every 2 months, Makeover Run weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Earwax Clinic versus Makeover Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarwax ClinicMakeover Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (24K ratings)4.6 (71K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K71K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB266 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGeisha Tokyo Inc.MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD

Customer experience

Earwax Clinic

All ratings24,046 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative50.0%

Makeover Run

All ratings70,958 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral11.0%
Negative41.3%

User reviews

Earwax Clinic

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Visually appealing clinic decor
  • 🤩 Kinda satisfying to clean ears

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Way too many ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🤢 Disgusting and creepy ear cleaning
  • 😒 Boring and repetitive gameplay

Makeover Run

From 71K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Enjoyable game concept
  • 🎨 Fun customization options
  • 🎨 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 Annoying sound effects
  • 🔍 Lack of content variety
  • 🚫 Inappropriate for young children

Bugs and requests

Earwax Clinic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads getting stuck during gameplay
  • Inability to navigate back to the game after upgrades

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reduce the number of ads
  • Make the game less gross and creepy
  • Add more variety and depth to the gameplay

Makeover Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Invisible or missing game assets
  • Progression issues and level glitches

Requested features

3 requests
  • More diverse character customization
  • Engaging storyline or progression system
  • Reduced in-app purchases and ads

In-app purchases

None

Earwax Clinic

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Makeover Run

One-time12
  • Premium Hair$0.99
  • Premium Shoes$0.99
  • Premium Dress$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Premium Pants$0.99
  • Premium Accessories$0.99
  • Heart Booster$0.99
  • Bundle 1$0.99
  • Premium Hair 2$1.99
  • Premium Dress 2$1.99
  • Premium Pants 2$1.99
  • Premium Shoes 2$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Earwax Clinic free?
Earwax Clinic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Makeover Run free?
Makeover Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earwax Clinic or Makeover Run?
Makeover Run is rated higher. Earwax Clinic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Makeover Run averages 4.6 from 71K ratings.
Do Earwax Clinic or Makeover Run have ads?
Both Earwax Clinic and Makeover Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Earwax Clinic or Makeover Run?
Earwax Clinic ships an update every 2 months, and Makeover Run weekly. Most recently, Earwax Clinic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Makeover Run on October 24, 2026.

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