Comparison

Forever52 vs Recode Studios

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Extensive makeup product range
  • Advanced cosmetic technology
  • Global accessibility
  • Fashion-forward designs
  • Confidence-boosting beauty solutions
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Expert-curated cosmetic products
  • High-quality makeup
  • Creative designs
  • Global sourcing
  • European manufacturer partnerships
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Forever524 screens
Recode Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Forever52 versus Recode Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForever52Recode Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews62.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfuture makeup (india) private limitedRecode Studios Private Limited

Customer experience

Forever52

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative62.0%

Recode Studios

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative35.3%

User reviews

Forever52

From 2 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Forever52

No in-app purchases

None

Recode Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forever52 free?
Forever52 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recode Studios free?
Recode Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forever52 or Recode Studios?
Recode Studios is rated higher. Forever52 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Recode Studios averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Forever52 or Recode Studios have ads?
Neither Forever52 nor Recode Studios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forever52 or Recode Studios?
Forever52 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Recode Studios every 3 weeks. Most recently, Forever52 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Recode Studios on October 16, 2026.

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