# D'Nails vs Makeup Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: D'Nails at 100% against Makeup Studio's 38%. D'Nails also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Makeup Studio's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. D'Nails sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Makeup Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

D'Nails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup Studio has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of D'Nails's written reviews are positive against 38% of Makeup Studio's.

D'Nails ships an update every 8 months, Makeup Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | D'Nails | Makeup Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnails/id1529866818/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-studio-pro-sketchbook/id6471482261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 38.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Russell Savage](https://appshunter.io/developer/445283534) | [Happsify, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805106950) |

## What reviewers say

### D'Nails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnails/id1529866818)

Design and apply virtual nail art using augmented reality. Create custom patterns, use stamps, and experiment with various colors to bring your nail art visions to life.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality nail painting, Custom pattern creator, Stamp application, Color experimentation, Virtual nail art designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Experience | $9.99 | one-time |


### Makeup Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-studio-pro-sketchbook/id6471482261)

This app allows users to practice and visualize makeup looks on diverse digital face charts. Explore a vast collection of colors and textures to create natural or glamorous styles, and even pick outfits to complete the look. Perfect for aspiring and professional makeup artists, or anyone wanting to experiment with virtual beauty.

**Highlights:** Diverse face chart templates, Extensive makeup color palettes, Variety of makeup textures, Mirror tool for precise application, Outfit selection feature, Virtual makeup visualization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month  Subscription Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| 2 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Creative freedom
- 🙌 No ads
- 💕 Loved by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for key features
- 🔧 Lack of blending tools
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited options

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling issues
- Makeup application problems
- Glitches when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Add blending tool
- Improve hair coloring options
- Provide more free content
- Add tutorial/guidance for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is D'Nails free?

D'Nails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Makeup Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, D'Nails or Makeup Studio?

D'Nails is rated higher. D'Nails averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Makeup Studio averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do D'Nails or Makeup Studio have ads?

Makeup Studio shows ads; D'Nails does not.

### Which is updated more often, D'Nails or Makeup Studio?

D'Nails ships an update every 8 months, and Makeup Studio fortnightly. Most recently, D'Nails was updated on September 9, 2026 and Makeup Studio on September 26, 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.*