# Magic Makeover vs Never Ever Runner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Never Ever Runner at none against Magic Makeover's 10. Magic Makeover's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 19%) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Makeover sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Never Ever Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Magic Makeover against 4.4 for Never Ever Runner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.2K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Magic Makeover's written reviews are positive against 19% of Never Ever Runner's.

Magic Makeover ships an update fortnightly, Never Ever Runner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Makeover | Never Ever Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-makeovermakeup-and-decor/id1546439726/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-ever-runner/id1591057173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **50.3% of reviews** | 18.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 246 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EZ Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510494656) | [Ozan Kasikci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485317310) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Makeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-makeovermakeup-and-decor/id1546439726)

Engage in a fun merge game where you strategically combine beauty items to create stunning makeovers for clients. Uncover secret stories as you progress, earning rewards to upgrade your studio and tools. Become a makeover master and transform lives.

**Highlights:** Merge makeup and beauty items, Client makeovers, Unlock secret client stories, Decorate makeover studio, Earn coins and rewards, Upgrade team and tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Diamond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Out of Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| x2 Coin Forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamond Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamond Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 💰 Easy way to earn money
- 🎨 Enjoyable makeover and decoration features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited number of characters/levels
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing progress loss
- Inability to collect offline earnings
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- More characters and levels
- Reduced ads or alternative monetization
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Expanded customization options


### Never Ever Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-ever-runner/id1591057173)

Experience a unique party game that explores your life experiences and character traits through unexpected questions. Your answers shape your in-game character's evolution. Compare your responses with friends in this fun and intense game.

**Highlights:** Unexpected questions, Character evolution based on answers, Compare player answers, Explore life experiences, Intense and fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Enjoyable game
- 🎨 Customization options
- 💡 Interesting questions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive questions
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of content after unlocking characters
- 🚫 Inappropriate content for younger players

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible character
- Married character outfit glitch
- Inability to claim unlocked characters
- Negative ranking after reaching top
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- More diverse and engaging questions
- Reduce ad frequency
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Add more content and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Makeover free?

Magic Makeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Never Ever Runner free?

Never Ever Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Makeover or Never Ever Runner?

Magic Makeover is rated higher. Magic Makeover averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Never Ever Runner averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Magic Makeover or Never Ever Runner have ads?

Both Magic Makeover and Never Ever Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Makeover or Never Ever Runner?

Magic Makeover ships an update fortnightly, and Never Ever Runner every 9 days. Most recently, Magic Makeover was updated on September 28, 2026 and Never Ever Runner on September 25, 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.*