# Makeover Studio 3D vs Makeup Artist

Makeover Studio 3D and Makeup Artist both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Makeup Artist's written reviews are positive against 26% of Makeover Studio 3D's. Makeup Artist also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeover Studio 3D sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Makeup Artist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Makeover Studio 3D against 4.6 for Makeup Artist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108K and 130K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Makeover Studio 3D's written reviews are positive against 57% of Makeup Artist's.

Makeover Studio 3D ships an update every 2 months, Makeup Artist every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makeover Studio 3D | Makeup Artist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-studio-3d/id1556676622/reviews) | **[4.6 (130K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-artist-makeup-games/id1561923965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 108K | **130K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 367 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Beauty salon Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561924327) |

## What reviewers say

### Makeover Studio 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-studio-3d/id1556676622)

Transform clients with a variety of beauty treatments, from fixing acne to styling hair. Experience a luxurious spa day and give VIPs stunning makeovers to make them feel like royalty.

**Highlights:** Glamorous VIP clients, Give beautiful makeovers, Enjoy a spa day, Touch up celebrity makeup, Exclusive 'Skin Treatment' Mini Game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Exclusive VIP Offer | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Offer | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Allows creativity
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💡 Helpful for makeup practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🎨 Poor blending of makeup
- 🎨 Unrealistic makeup shades

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Makeup tools not working as expected
- Inability to unlock certain features

**Requested features**

- Add more makeup tools (blush, eyebrows, etc.)
- Improve hair styling options
- Allow more customization and control
- Offer offline play mode


### Makeup Artist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-artist-makeup-games/id1561923965)

Explore your creativity as a makeup artist. Apply foundation, eye makeup, and lipstick, then accessorize with hairstyles and jewelry. Discover trendy designs inspired by seasons and holidays.

**Highlights:** Apply foundation, eye makeup, and lipstick, Choose hairstyles and jewelry, Discover trendy designs, Seasonal and holiday themes, Create gradient eye shadow, Outline perfect lip shapes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Makeup Discount (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Makeup Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Makeup Premium (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Makeup Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💅 Fun and addictive makeup game
- 🎨 Realistic and aesthetic character designs
- 🎨 Variety of makeup, hair, and accessories
- 🎨 Satisfying to create makeup looks
- 🎨 Makeup based on Disney characters and other cute ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads, even during gameplay
- 🙄 Ads can be inappropriate or sexist
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after completing levels
- 🔒 Inability to fully customize makeup and outfits
- 🤖 Limited skin tone and model diversity

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarts level when phone is turned off
- Makeup design sometimes doesn't show up properly
- Glitches when trying to use certain makeup tools

**Requested features**

- Add more skin tones and model diversity
- Allow full customization of makeup and outfits
- Reduce frequency of ads or provide ad-free option
- Add more levels and gameplay variety
- Implement a feature to edit and save photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makeover Studio 3D free?

Makeover Studio 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Makeup Artist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Makeover Studio 3D or Makeup Artist?

Makeup Artist is rated higher. Makeover Studio 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while Makeup Artist averages 4.6 from 130K ratings.

### Do Makeover Studio 3D or Makeup Artist have ads?

Both Makeover Studio 3D and Makeup Artist show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Makeover Studio 3D or Makeup Artist?

Makeover Studio 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Makeup Artist every 2 weeks. Most recently, Makeover Studio 3D was updated on October 28, 2026 and Makeup Artist on October 28, 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.*