# Space Decor vs Makeover Dream

The clearest difference is update cadence: Makeover Dream at fortnightly against Space Decor's every 2 months. Makeover Dream also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 481). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Decor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Makeover Dream sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Space Decor against 4.6 for Makeover Dream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeover Dream has 5.5K ratings behind it against 481, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

Space Decor ships an update every 2 months, Makeover Dream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Decor | Makeover Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-decorisland/id1572607005/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-dream/id1585600865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 481 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **39.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZYMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/945646206) | [DragonPlus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412634995) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Decor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-decorisland/id1572607005)

Unleash your inner designer by decorating various houses with diverse styles. Solve match-3 puzzles to earn coins for decorations and progress through a captivating story.

**Highlights:** Decorate houses with diverse styles, Solve match-3 puzzle levels, Earn coins for decorations, Unlock new houses and styles, Engaging detective story, Weekly in-game events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Starter Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| beginner gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1200 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2700 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elegant Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Enjoyable decorating and design elements
- 👶 Good for children's learning and entertainment
- 💰 Playable without mandatory spending
- 📊 Fewer ads compared to similar games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💸 Expensive gem and booster purchases
- 🐢 Slow progression and coin accumulation
- 🔄 Repetitive room designs and scenarios
- ⏱️ Long update wait times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing levels
- Update prompt appears with no available update
- Cannot progress past certain chapters
- Stuck on loading screens when changing islands
- Download resources hang indefinitely

**Requested features**

- New levels and rooms added regularly
- Unique story narrative for progression
- Cross-platform progress synchronization
- Event system implementation
- Option to decline video rewards


### Makeover Dream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-dream/id1585600865)

Engage in a relaxing casual match-3 puzzle game. Tap and match three identical tiles to create satisfying blasts and clear the board. Enjoy quick breaks with progressively challenging levels and helpful boosters.

**Highlights:** Triple tile matching, Satisfying clear effects, Variety of puzzle boards, Helpful power-ups/boosters, Smooth controls, Progressively challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bulb Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Energy Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| mastercard901 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bulb Pack2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tall Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| mastercard903 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box full of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bulb Pack3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Overflowing Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Fun game
- 🎨 Enjoyable tile matching
- 🏠 Satisfying home design
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing
- ⏳ Long wait for updates
- 💰 Paid to remove ads doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not clearing when tapped
- Game freezing on retry
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More rooms and levels
- Improved communication from developers
- Option to disable ads completely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Decor free?

Space Decor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Makeover Dream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Decor or Makeover Dream?

Makeover Dream is rated higher. Space Decor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 481 ratings, while Makeover Dream averages 4.6 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Space Decor or Makeover Dream have ads?

Both Space Decor and Makeover Dream show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Decor or Makeover Dream?

Space Decor ships an update every 2 months, and Makeover Dream fortnightly. Most recently, Space Decor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Makeover Dream on October 27, 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.*