# Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) vs Doll Designer

Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) and Doll Designer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Doll Designer's written reviews are positive against 16% of Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版)'s. Doll Designer also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 1.3K). Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Doll Designer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doll Designer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doll Designer has 54K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版)'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Doll Designer's.

Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) ships an update every 3 months, Doll Designer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) | Doll Designer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palace-rule/id1543658170/reviews) | **[4.6 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-designer/id1562867488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 660 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HaoPlay USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661611605) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palace-rule/id1543658170)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a Qing Dynasty palace drama with a compelling storyline, stunning costumes, and romantic encounters. Develop relationships, rise through the ranks to become Empress, and manage your own force of followers. Enjoy a unique manor system and raise adorable companion pets.

**Highlights:** Dramatic plot with amazing dubbing, Thousands of customizable costumes and accessories, Develop romance with palace characters, Climb the ranks to become Empress, Train and dispatch followers, Raise and breed companion pets, Manor system for growing vegetables

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一小袋金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 每日礼包1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money Tree Daily Top up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Giftpack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Giftpack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Style Code Gift Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Style Code Gift Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set 1 Progress Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set 1 Progress Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP Exclusive Giftpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giftpack for All | $0.99 | one-time |
| Progress Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Progress Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tailor Item Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tailor Item Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 一小盒金币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 每日礼包3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Picturesque Generations Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 每日礼包4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 专属研习 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Possession Gift Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 每日礼包5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 每日礼包7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Detailed story and characters
- 🎨 Beautiful costume designs
- 👍 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💸 Expensive microtransactions
- 🚫 Poor customer support
- 🔒 Account security issues
- 🕰️ Time zone/event timing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in after updates
- Lost progress/account data
- Incorrect in-game rewards

**Requested features**

- Improved server stability
- Better language support
- Fair competition between players
- More F2P-friendly progression


### Doll Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-designer/id1562867488)

Become a top doll designer and create stunning outfits. Shop for clothes, mix and match colors, and give your doll a complete makeover to impress everyone. Test your fashion skills and attention to detail in this creative game.

**Highlights:** Design the doll, Create killer outfits, Go shopping for clothes, Match colors, Full doll makeover, Test fashion skills

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pink Outfit Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black Outfit Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cinderella Doll Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tie-Dye Doll Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🎨 Ability to customize dolls
- 🎁 Rewards for completing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or kicking players out
- Ads not working as intended
- Difficulty exiting the app

**Requested features**

- More diverse character options
- Additional levels and content
- Reduced ads or ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) free?

Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doll Designer free?

Doll Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) or Doll Designer?

Doll Designer is rated higher. Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Doll Designer averages 4.6 from 54K ratings.

### Do Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) or Doll Designer have ads?

Doll Designer shows ads; Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) or Doll Designer?

Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) ships an update every 3 months, and Doll Designer every 2 months. Most recently, Palace Rule (蓝颜清梦全球版) was updated on October 27, 2026 and Doll Designer on October 27, 2026.

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