# Make Expression vs Riley's Play Room

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Riley's Play Room at 100% against Make Expression's 39%. Riley's Play Room also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Make Expression's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 13). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make Expression sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Riley's Play Room sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Riley's Play Room holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make Expression has 14K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Make Expression's written reviews are positive against 100% of Riley's Play Room's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make Expression | Riley's Play Room |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-expression-face-puzzle/id1572933204/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rileys-play-room/id1599935563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 581 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) | [Thaddeus Brewer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588580670) |

## What reviewers say

### Make Expression

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-expression-face-puzzle/id1572933204)

This game challenges you to create the correct facial expression for various social scenarios. Manipulate on-screen arrows to mimic emotions like sadness or happiness, and see how you'd look in different situations.

**Highlights:** Facial expression manipulation, Scenario-based challenges, Emotion simulation, Fun and engaging gameplay, GDPR/CCPA opt-out

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable expressions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and illogical gameplay mechanics
- 😫 Repetitive levels
- 🙁 Inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent level progression
- Issues with button responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Allow users to create their own expressions
- Add more diverse and challenging levels
- Reduce the number of ads


### Riley's Play Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rileys-play-room/id1599935563)

Engage in a fun arcade-style game where the objective is to catch toys and achieve a high score. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience designed for quick entertainment.

**Highlights:** Toy catching gameplay, High score challenges, Simple controls, Arcade style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bedroom Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Shop Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parents' Room Background | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make Expression free?

Make Expression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Riley's Play Room free?

Riley's Play Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Make Expression or Riley's Play Room?

Riley's Play Room is rated higher. Make Expression averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Riley's Play Room averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Make Expression or Riley's Play Room have ads?

Make Expression shows ads; Riley's Play Room does not.

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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.*