Forever52 vs Recode Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forever52
Discover a wide range of fashion and makeup products designed to enhance beauty and confidence. This brand offers advanced cosmetic solutions, making the latest trends accessible globally.
- Extensive makeup product range
- Advanced cosmetic technology
- Global accessibility
- Fashion-forward designs
- Confidence-boosting beauty solutions
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Daily Life Forever52 is one of the most renowned cosmetic brands of F.M. Cosmetics (INDIA) LLP that have evolved over the years to make the fashion world easily accessible to all the gorgeous women all over the planet Earth. During early 90’s a young chemist planted a seed in the heart of Paris, hoping that one day its branches will not only bloom with flowers of success but it will also bear and give the fruits of confidence and beauty. Since then, there is no looking back. Indulging in a confluence of latest and most advanced technology, creativity, inspiration and dedication, we have successfully developed a high range of fashion and make-up products that can fulfil all the make-up needs and requirements of women. With the initial introduction of our products from Germany, our brand today is the fastest selling brands in Middle East and Worldwide with its branches spread across all the continents, sharing and giving the gift of beauty and joy.
Recode Studios
Discover high-quality, creatively designed makeup products from a team of seasoned cosmetic experts. This app offers a curated selection of premier beauty items, drawing on a decade of global experience and partnerships with European manufacturers.
- Expert-curated cosmetic products
- High-quality makeup
- Creative designs
- Global sourcing
- European manufacturer partnerships
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We are Team Recode! A group of seasoned cosmetic experts –passionate and committed to drive excellence in the industry—we combined quality with creativity to bring about a Universal Studio Arte in makeups. As our experience in handling the designs, production and business management of cosmetic products — across the globe — runs into a decade now, we see ourselves as the energy leaders spearheading the need for bringing premier quality products to the markets. Our association with manufacturers such as Germany and France boosts our confidence further to promise a product quality which is beyond excellence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Recode Studios at 5.0 against Forever52's 4.5. Recode Studios also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 32%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Recode Studios holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Forever52's written reviews are positive against 63% of Recode Studios's.
Forever52 ships an update every 6 weeks, Recode Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forever52 | Recode Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | 62.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | future makeup (india) private limited | Recode Studios Private Limited |
Customer experience
Forever52
Recode Studios
User reviews
Forever52
From 2 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ♥️ Love the lipstick
- 👍 Great brand for skincare
- 🌟 Amazing selection of beauty products
- 💄 Amazing lipsticks, variety of colors
- 📦 All beauty products in one platform
Room to improve
- 😞 App not updating
- 😠 Update loop issue
- 👎 No proper support
- 🚚 Sent used/demo products
- 💸 Money taken, no response
Recode Studios
From 7 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Amazing product quality
- 💰 Minimal pricing for luxury
- 🎁 Free gifts with orders
- 💄 Awesome lipsticks and mascaras
- 💯 Good for beginners and pros
Room to improve
- 😞 Very bad customer service
- 🚚 Delivery issues and delays
- 😴 Customer care in deep sleep
- 🚫 No response from customer care
- 💸 Money deducted, no order or refund
Bugs and requests
Forever52
Reported bugs
12 issues- App not updating
- Update button leads to a loop
- App crashes when accessing specific products
- App not showing orders after payment
- Incorrect tracking details provided
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- OTP not received for registration/login
- App not registering user details
- App not loading any content
- App requires re-sign up on each opening
- App not uploading on iPhone
- App hangs or freezes
- App is slow and laggy
Requested features
8 requests- Fix app update loop
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Add order cancellation option
- Ensure OTP is sent for registration/login
- Fix app crashing issues
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- Improve UI/UX for easier navigation
- Display correct order details
- Allow adding screenshots in reviews
Recode Studios
Reported bugs
4 issues- App automatically logs out and cannot log back in
- App interface is very slow and irritating
- Product shows delivered but not received
- Login problem with the app
Requested features
5 requests- Improve customer service response time and accountability
- Ensure product sealing to prevent leakage
- Provide accurate product shade representation
- Improve app login functionality
- Reduce app notifications
In-app purchases
Forever52
No in-app purchases
Recode Studios
No in-app purchases








