Comparison

Makeover Merge vs Makeover Master & Chic Match 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Makeover Merge

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
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There’s a new director in town, and she’s here to change the fashion world! Challenge yourself to a new fun free game by making friends with the team. Help nominees discover new beauty styles, makeup, hair, and more fashion choices! Perfect the artist’s hand. Customize various looks. Renovate and decorate their space from home. There’s a lot to master but once you get the hang of it, designing is a breeze! But, be forewarned! Be careful with the ex-director’s secret plans to ruin your career. Solve puzzles, merge items, and fulfill orders to explore new outfits, exquisite furniture or fabulous haircuts in our high end salon. Don't forget to get ready for the big reveal! GAME FEATURES MAKE CHOICES Red or blue wallpaper? Long waves of hair or a classic bob haircut? To beard, or not to beard? Take good care of your nominees and choose what’s best for them! MERGE ITEMS Explore the diversity of the elements on the board. Achieve your goals by collecting and merging items using numerous combinations. Rise to the challenges of the puzzles to earn great rewards! HAIR AND MAKEUP Everyone can enjoy a nice cooling mask and a couple of cucumber slices on the eyes from time to time. Aid the nominees in exploring new ways of treating their hair and skin. CLOTHES AND FASHION Job interview in pajamas? Working clothes for the first date? You can stop this style crisis! Just help the girls by choosing between delightful options that your stylist suggests. INTERIOR DESIGN The spider webs and old dusty armchairs have to go! Redesign, restore, and redecorate the spaces to suit the tastes and needs of your nominees. From the Studio that brought you Food Cutting, Pull Him Out, and I Peel Good! Follow us to get news and updates on our other Award Winning titles; https://lionstudios.cc/ Facebook.com/LionStudios.cc Instagram.com/LionStudioscc Twitter.com/LionStudiosCC Youtube.com/c/LionStudiosCC

About

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3

Transform clients' lives by giving them stunning makeovers, from fashion and makeup to home decor. Solve challenging match-3 puzzles to unlock new items and help characters regain confidence and pursue their dreams.

Highlights
  • Skincare and makeup application
  • Character customization
  • Home decoration
  • Fashion-themed puzzles
  • Power-ups for puzzles
  • Client transformation
Features
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Hey there! Our show, Makeover Master, aims to give people a new lease on life. But we've hit a hurdle - some of our crucial team members have defected to our competitor, who's dominating the ratings! We need a game-changer! Join us as our creative director and bring killer ideas to the table. Your first mission is to help a single mother who is also a firefighter - regain her confidence and beauty, and reignite her hope for life. Select from a wide range of trendy clothing, hairstyles, makeup, and furnishings. Interact with the single mother. Tackle fashion-themed puzzles that pose a challenge in the quest for the perfect look. * Satisfying skincare & makeup experience to create the perfect look. * Customize your character's appearance with stylish outfits, stunning hairstyles, and fabulous makeup. * Change your clients from the inside out, allowing them to regain their beauty and pursue their life's dreams with courage. * Transform dull spaces into dream homes with gorgeous decorations and unique furniture. * Solve addictive puzzles with obstacles that will put your skills to the test. * Utilize power-ups to overcome levels and enhance your enjoyment of the game. Join the exciting journey of Makeover, and let your creativity shine. The fashion world awaits you!

Screenshots

Makeover Merge4 screens
Makeover Master & Chic Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 at 4.9 against Makeover Merge's 4.5. Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%). Makeover Merge's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 84) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Makeover Merge sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 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 84, 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 50% of Makeover Master & Chic Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makeover Merge ships an update fortnightly, Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Makeover Merge versus Makeover Master & Chic Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeover MergeMakeover Master & Chic Match 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15K ratings)4.9 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better84
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size552 MB324 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLion Studios PlusMAGIC LION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Makeover Merge

All ratings15,168 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral17.4%
Negative58.9%

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3

All ratings84 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Makeover Merge

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing/lost progress
  • Freezing/crashing issues
  • Inconsistent gameplay mechanics

Requested features

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

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Makeover Merge

Subscriptions1
  • VIP3 Days trial$6.997 Days
One-time9
  • Extra Small Crystals Pack$1.99
  • Offer 2$1.99
  • Offer 3$2.99
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  • Small Crystals Pack$4.99
  • Offer 5$4.99
  • Offer 7$6.99
  • Medium Crystals Pack$9.99
  • Offer 10$9.99
  • Offer 15$14.99
7 purchases

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3

One-time7
  • Shiny Gems Pack$1.99
  • Heel Frenzy Pack$4.99
  • Trick or Treat Sale$5.99
Show 4 more
  • Makeup Magic Bundle$9.99
  • Charming Perfume Pack$19.99
  • Accessory Treasure Box$49.99
  • Runway Allure Collection$99.99

Questions

Is Makeover Merge free?
Makeover Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 free?
Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Makeover Merge or Makeover Master & Chic Match 3?
Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 is rated higher. Makeover Merge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 averages 4.9 from 84 ratings.
Do Makeover Merge or Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 have ads?
Both Makeover Merge and Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Makeover Merge or Makeover Master & Chic Match 3?
Makeover Merge ships an update fortnightly, and Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 monthly. Most recently, Makeover Merge was updated on September 25, 2026 and Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 on August 15, 2026.

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