Comparison

Makeup DIY vs Dupes

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

Head to head
About

Makeup DIY

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
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• Makeup for everyday! • Makeup - it`s cool and beautiful makeup tutorials for women and girls! • This detailed makeup tutorials includes eye makeup step by step, lips makeup step by step and facial makeup step by step! • Doesn't need network and Internet connection, all makeup tutorials are in the box. Makeup Tutorial step by step works OFFLINE! • You will be excited of the quality of makeup tutorials step by step and how easy to do our very beautiful, cool, stylish and fashion make up! • If you want to learn makeup yourself, then our app is for you! • Using the application Makeup step by step you will learn how to apply eye shadow, lipstick, eyeliner and other popular cosmetics. You will learn makeup yourself or your friends, because makeup step by step tutorials in app are very simple, detailed and clear. • We hope you enjoy beautiful make up with app Makeup Tutorial step by step! We are waiting your comments and recommendations for our app Makeup! • Install our app Makeup Tutorial step by step right now, choose the best make up and do it yourself very easy! Look beautiful! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://nurlanispaew6.wixsite.com/appsi-privacy-policy

About

Dupes

Connect with beauty enthusiasts, share looks, and discover new products. Features AI-powered tools for virtual try-ons and finding product alternatives. Offers personalized recommendations and a global feed for inspiration.

Highlights
  • Share makeup looks and tag products
  • Discover global beauty feed
  • Connect and chat with creators
  • Virtual makeup try-on
  • Find product dupes and alternatives
  • Personalized AI beauty advisor
Features
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Find what fits. Skip what doesn’t. Dupes is your personal beauty matchmaker and community for discovering products, comparing alternatives, trying shades, and learning what works for your routine. FIND SMARTER MATCHES - Search or scan beauty products and explore alternatives across makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, bath & body, and accessories. - Compare color matches, product details, ingredients, prices, and community feedback in one place. - Explore fragrance profiles through top, heart, and base notes, then discover lower-priced directions with a similar feel. - Save products and matches so you can return to them anytime. TRY BEFORE YOU CHOOSE - Preview lip colors using the live camera or a selected photo. - Switch between Before, Split, and After views for a clear comparison. - Explore shade and coverage options before saving a favorite. - Try-on photos are processed on your device and are not uploaded for try-on. BUILD A ROUTINE THAT FEELS PERSONAL - Get AI-powered recommendations based on your profile, preferences, and goals. - Track skin and hair over time with weekly journal check-ins. - Compare progress photos taken in similar lighting and log routines, products, and visible changes. - Ask the beauty assistant questions about products, routines, and how to use them. JOIN THE COMMUNITY - Share product-tagged Looks and show others exactly what you used. - Ask for a dupe, answer beauty questions, vote on suggestions, and save useful posts. - Discover Community videos plus related TikTok product videos by product and region. - Follow creators and find inspiration across every beauty category. Dupes is built around real products, personal discovery, and community knowledge—without locking you into one brand. Important: Product matches, AI suggestions, and cosmetic guidance are informational and are not medical advice. Product availability and prices may change. Privacy Policy: https://dupesapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Makeup DIY4 screens
Dupes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dupes at none against Makeup DIY's shown. Dupes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Makeup DIY's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Makeup DIY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Dupes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Makeup DIY against 4.0 for Dupes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup DIY has 185 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makeup DIY ships an update every 4 months, Dupes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Makeup DIY versus Dupes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeup DIYDupes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (185 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings185 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhanna ZairovaOguz Kopan

Customer experience

Makeup DIY

All ratings184 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative10.6%

Dupes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Makeup DIY

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Tutorials not accessible due to ads
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

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

Dupes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Makeup DIY

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Makeup7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Makeup$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Makeup$3.99
3 purchases

Dupes

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Makeup DIY free?
Makeup DIY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dupes free?
Dupes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Makeup DIY or Dupes?
Makeup DIY is rated higher. Makeup DIY averages 4.1 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Dupes averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Makeup DIY or Dupes have ads?
Makeup DIY shows ads; Dupes does not.
Which is updated more often, Makeup DIY or Dupes?
Makeup DIY ships an update every 4 months, and Dupes weekly. Most recently, Makeup DIY was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dupes on October 9, 2026.

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