# Makeup DIY vs Pretty Eyebrows

The clearest difference is rating: Pretty Eyebrows at 5.0 against Makeup DIY's 4.1. Pretty Eyebrows also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Makeup DIY's advantage is ratings volume (184 vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeup DIY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pretty Eyebrows asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pretty Eyebrows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup DIY has 184 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makeup DIY | Pretty Eyebrows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-diy-eye-face-brows/id1532639467/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-eyebrows/id1591878297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhanna Zairova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531657198) | [Pretty Eyes Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591878299) |

## What reviewers say

### Makeup DIY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-diy-eye-face-brows/id1532639467)

Learn to apply makeup with detailed, step-by-step tutorials for eyes, lips, and face. This app offers a collection of beautiful, cool, and stylish makeup looks that are easy to follow. All tutorials are available offline, making it convenient to practice and master makeup application anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step eye makeup tutorials, Step-by-step lip makeup tutorials, Step-by-step face makeup tutorials, Offline access to all tutorials, Easy-to-follow instructions, Learn to apply eyeshadow, lipstick, eyeliner

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Makeup | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Makeup | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Makeup | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Helpful tutorials
- 💡 Detailed step-by-step instructions
- 🎓 Great for beginners
- 🤩 Awesome makeup looks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many locked features
- 📺 Aggressive and intrusive ads
- 🙁 Limited free content
- 🤔 Needs more free tutorial options
- 🌈 Lack of diverse skin tone options

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorials not accessible due to ads
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free tutorial options
- Wider range of makeup styles and skin tones
- Video tutorials in addition to images
- Reduced ad frequency and duration


### Pretty Eyebrows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-eyebrows/id1591878297)

Book beauty services like eyebrow threading, lash tinting, and blowouts with your favorite artist. Track loyalty points, view past receipts, and check gift card balances. Find nearby locations and manage appointments easily.

**Highlights:** Book appointments with favorite artists, Find nearby salon locations, Track loyalty points, View past receipts, Check gift card balances, Manage booked appointments, Explore services and specials

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makeup DIY free?

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

### Is Pretty Eyebrows free?

Pretty Eyebrows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Makeup DIY or Pretty Eyebrows?

Pretty Eyebrows is rated higher. Makeup DIY averages 4.1 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Pretty Eyebrows averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Makeup DIY or Pretty Eyebrows have ads?

Makeup DIY shows ads; Pretty Eyebrows does not.

### Which is updated more often, Makeup DIY or Pretty Eyebrows?

Makeup DIY ships an update every 4 months, and Pretty Eyebrows every 4 months. Most recently, Makeup DIY was updated on September 18, 2026 and Pretty Eyebrows on September 17, 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.*