# DIY Makeup vs Detective Masters

The clearest difference is ads: Detective Masters at none against DIY Makeup's shown. Detective Masters also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). DIY Makeup's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DIY Makeup against 4.5 for Detective Masters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of DIY Makeup's written reviews are positive against 40% of Detective Masters's.

DIY Makeup ships an update every 6 weeks, Detective Masters every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIY Makeup | Detective Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-makeup/id1543000744/reviews)** | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-masters/id1544076964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.1% of reviews** | 40.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) |

## What reviewers say

### DIY Makeup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-makeup/id1543000744)

Create your own unique makeup looks using everyday kitchen ingredients. Mix and match to design custom lipsticks, eye art, and face masks. Unleash your creativity in this fun makeup art salon game.

**Highlights:** Mix kitchen ingredients for makeup, Create custom lipstick colors, Design eye art, Make avocado face masks, Develop raspberry blush

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Ability to customize makeup and ingredients
- 💡 Interesting DIY concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Face mask blender gets stuck
- Ingredients don't always dispense properly
- Crashes when trying to complete makeovers

**Requested features**

- More variety in levels and activities
- Ability to create custom avatars
- Fewer ads or option to pay for ad-free version


### Detective Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-masters/id1544076964)

Solve crimes by interrogating suspects and finding clues. Uncover hidden objects to bring criminals to justice and keep your city safe. Can you catch all the bad guys?

**Highlights:** Interrogate suspects, Find hidden objects, Solve daily crimes, Crack cases, Identify criminals

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Fun and interactive
- 👍 Interesting cases and interrogations
- 👍 Casual love stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels and cases
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads not available for special features
- 👎 Inappropriate content and stereotypes
- 👎 Excessive swearing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Levels not loading properly
- Special features not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and cases
- More date options and features
- Option to choose gender and appearance
- Less mature content for younger audience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIY Makeup free?

DIY Makeup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Detective Masters free?

Detective Masters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DIY Makeup or Detective Masters?

DIY Makeup is rated higher. DIY Makeup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Detective Masters averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do DIY Makeup or Detective Masters have ads?

DIY Makeup shows ads; Detective Masters does not.

### Which is updated more often, DIY Makeup or Detective Masters?

DIY Makeup ships an update every 6 weeks, and Detective Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, DIY Makeup was updated on November 2, 2026 and Detective Masters on November 2, 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.*