# Happy Makeover vs Matching Diary

Happy Makeover and Matching Diary both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Happy Makeover's written reviews are positive against 17% of Matching Diary's. Happy Makeover also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 171). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Makeover sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Matching Diary sells 18 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 Happy Makeover against 4.7 for Matching Diary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Makeover has 16K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Happy Makeover's written reviews are positive against 17% of Matching Diary's.

Happy Makeover ships an update weekly, Matching Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Makeover | Matching Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-makeover/id1588049018/reviews) | **[4.7 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-diary/id6736890718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 171 |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 592 MB | 884 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Smart Fun Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450357811) | [JOYPLAY PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611138004) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Makeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-makeover/id1588049018)

This game combines tile matching puzzles with home design challenges. Players act as interior designers, decorating luxury houses and villas by beating match-3 levels to earn rewards and boosts. It offers a relaxing experience while exercising brain flexibility and memory.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of match-3 levels, Gorgeous furniture and decorations, Combine tile matching and home design, Cultivate design talent, Exercise brain flexibility, Fun events and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bulb Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Energy Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Limit Diamond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bulb Pack2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ADs Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Card | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing design and graphics
- 🚀 Engaging and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Fun interior design experience
- 💎 Generous with free rewards and currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases and furniture
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- ⏱️ Slow progression and lack of new content

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after watching ads
- Furniture/decor not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More room/house customization options
- Ability to skip or reduce ads
- Faster coin/currency earning rates
- Regular content updates with new rooms


### Matching Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-diary/id6736890718)

Engage in a casual puzzle game that blends match-3 mechanics with card collection and merge elements. Challenge yourself with various modes, collect hundreds of unique cards to create illustrations, and join a guild for social interaction and rewards. Compete for top rankings and earn season prizes.

**Highlights:** Classic match-3 gameplay, Card collection and illustration creation, Merge elements, Multiple game modes, Guild system for social interaction, Real-time personal rankings, Season rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shop Product 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 55 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 80 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Shop Product 100 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Makeover free?

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

### Is Matching Diary free?

Matching Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Makeover or Matching Diary?

Matching Diary is rated higher. Happy Makeover averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Matching Diary averages 4.7 from 171 ratings.

### Do Happy Makeover or Matching Diary have ads?

Neither Happy Makeover nor Matching Diary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Makeover or Matching Diary?

Happy Makeover ships an update weekly, and Matching Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Happy Makeover was updated on September 25, 2026 and Matching Diary on September 1, 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.*