# Makeover Merge vs Fantasy Stylist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fantasy Stylist at 54% against Makeover Merge's 24%. Fantasy Stylist also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). Makeover Merge's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 667). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeover Merge sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Fantasy Stylist sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fantasy Stylist holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeover Merge has 15K ratings behind it against 667, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Makeover Merge's written reviews are positive against 54% of Fantasy Stylist's.

Makeover Merge ships an update fortnightly, Fantasy Stylist every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makeover Merge | Fantasy Stylist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-merge/id1601300817/reviews) | **[4.9 (667 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-stylist/id1624254773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 667 |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 552 MB | 650 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [HONG KONG BASIC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624254775) |

## What reviewers say

### Makeover Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-merge/id1601300817)

Embark on a fashion journey as a new director, guiding nominees to discover new beauty styles, makeup, and fashion. Solve puzzles, merge items, and decorate spaces to achieve stunning makeovers and prepare for the big reveal, all while thwarting an ex-director's schemes.

**Highlights:** Makeup and hair styling, Fashion and clothing selection, Interior design and decoration, Item merging puzzles, Fulfilling orders, Character customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Extra Small Crystals Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Crystals Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Crystals Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 15 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customization options
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on game progress
- 🕰️ Long wait times between actions
- 📺 Overwhelming number of ads

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing/lost progress
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Inconsistent gameplay mechanics

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Ability to choose room decor
- Faster content updates
- Better communication from developers


### Fantasy Stylist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-stylist/id1624254773)

Help a young woman transform her life and confidence through fashion makeovers. Solve engaging match-3 puzzles to unlock new clothing, hairstyles, and makeup options. Uncover dramatic romance stories as you guide her journey to achieve her dreams.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Fashion makeovers, Unlockable clothing and accessories, Hairstyle and makeup customization, Interactive romance stories, Character development

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Merchant of Wish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| More diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adorable Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7 day vip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| First recharge | $1.99 | one-time |
| endless reward | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Bank II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Simple Treasure | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fashion Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time-Limited Dress | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supreme VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| Perky Treasure | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pure Treasure | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💍 Ability to customize character and outfits
- 😊 Positive user experiences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🕰️ Loss of progress due to issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when launching the first level
- Missing makeup, hair, and accessory options
- Logging out users after first interaction

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makeover Merge free?

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

### Is Fantasy Stylist free?

Fantasy Stylist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Makeover Merge or Fantasy Stylist?

Fantasy Stylist is rated higher. Makeover Merge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Fantasy Stylist averages 4.9 from 667 ratings.

### Do Makeover Merge or Fantasy Stylist have ads?

Both Makeover Merge and Fantasy Stylist show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Makeover Merge or Fantasy Stylist?

Makeover Merge ships an update fortnightly, and Fantasy Stylist every 10 days. Most recently, Makeover Merge was updated on October 28, 2026 and Fantasy Stylist 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.*