# Journey Decor vs Makeover Connect

Journey Decor and Makeover Connect both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Journey Decor's written reviews are positive against 39% of Makeover Connect's. Makeover Connect's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 531). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journey Decor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month and Makeover Connect sells 13 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 Journey Decor against 4.6 for Makeover Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 531 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Journey Decor's written reviews are positive against 39% of Makeover Connect's.

Journey Decor ships an update every 3 weeks, Makeover Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journey Decor | Makeover Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-decor/id1579282271/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-connect/id1587641596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 531 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.1% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZYMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/945646206) | [Smart Fun Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450357811) |

## What reviewers say

### Journey Decor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-decor/id1579282271)

Embark on a global design adventure, traveling the world to design diverse architectural styles. Solve exciting match-3 puzzles to earn coins and unlock new decorations, blending virtual design with real-world inspiration.

**Highlights:** Global architectural design, Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Furniture matching for real-world inspiration, Weekly in-game events, Play with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $14.49 | 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 |
| Piggy bank | $12.99 | one-time |
| Elegant Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent game
- ⭐ Fun and relaxing
- ⭐ Beautiful graphics
- ⭐ Minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 🕰️ Lack of updates and new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck
- Downloading data issues
- Ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- More rooms and levels
- Improved gameplay and mechanics
- Better customer support


### Makeover Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-connect/id1587641596)

Combine a pair-matching puzzle game with home design challenges. Match identical items to earn rewards and unlock a vast selection of furniture and decor to customize various rooms in your dream home.

**Highlights:** Pair matching puzzle gameplay, Home interior design and decoration, Thousands of furniture options, Multiple room customization, Endless game levels, Brain exercise and reaction speed improvement

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bulb Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ADS Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wand Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Change Tile Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Big Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Pack2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bulbpack201 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Change Tile Pack2 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Realistic and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Lack of updates and new content
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when ads appear
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More room options and customization
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
- Faster updates with new content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Journey Decor free?

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

### Is Makeover Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Journey Decor or Makeover Connect?

Journey Decor is rated higher. Journey Decor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while Makeover Connect averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Journey Decor or Makeover Connect have ads?

Both Journey Decor and Makeover Connect show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Journey Decor or Makeover Connect?

Journey Decor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Makeover Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Journey Decor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Makeover Connect on October 30, 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.*