# Makeup Artist vs Makeup Kit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Makeup Kit at none against Makeup Artist's 4. Makeup Kit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Makeup Artist's advantage is ratings volume (129K vs 5.9K) and review sentiment (57% vs 44%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeup Artist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Makeup Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Makeup Artist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup Artist has 129K ratings behind it against 5.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Makeup Artist's written reviews are positive against 44% of Makeup Kit's.

Makeup Artist ships an update every 2 weeks, Makeup Kit every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makeup Artist | Makeup Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-artist-makeup-games/id1561923965/reviews)** | [4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-kit/id1601985721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **129K** | 5.9K |
| Positive reviews | **56.6% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 219 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beauty salon Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561924327) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Makeup Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-kit/id1601985721)

Experiment with virtual makeup tools to transform looks. Create stunning makeovers and guide your creations to success. Become the ultimate makeup artist.

**Highlights:** Virtual makeup tools, Transform looks, Create makeovers, Become a makeup artist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Realistic makeup application
- 🎉 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying brush and color interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive content and limited character variety
- 💸 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Questionable messaging around beauty standards

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on higher levels
- Progression issues where players get stuck or bypass levels

**Requested features**

- More diverse character options
- Expanded level and makeup look variety
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makeup Artist free?

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

### Is Makeup Kit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Makeup Artist or Makeup Kit?

Makeup Artist is rated higher. Makeup Artist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Makeup Kit averages 4.4 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Makeup Artist or Makeup Kit have ads?

Makeup Artist shows ads; Makeup Kit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Makeup Artist or Makeup Kit?

Makeup Artist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Makeup Kit every 10 days. Most recently, Makeup Artist was updated on October 19, 2026 and Makeup Kit on October 19, 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.*