# Makeover Dream vs Makeover Connect

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Makeover Connect at 11.0 against Makeover Dream's 13.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeover Dream sells 11 one-off in-app purchases 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 Makeover Dream against 4.6 for Makeover Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makeover Dream | Makeover Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-dream/id1585600865/reviews) | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-connect/id1587641596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **39.3% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DragonPlus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412634995) | [Smart Fun Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450357811) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Makeover Dream free?

Makeover Dream 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, Makeover Dream or Makeover Connect?

Makeover Dream and Makeover Connect are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.5K and 1.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Makeover Dream or Makeover Connect have ads?

Both Makeover Dream and Makeover Connect show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Makeover Dream or Makeover Connect?

Makeover Dream ships an update fortnightly, and Makeover Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Makeover Dream was updated on September 28, 2026 and Makeover Connect on September 21, 2026.

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