Comparison

DIY Mini Journals vs Face Chart

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

Head to head
About

DIY Mini Journals

Design and assemble your own miniature notebooks using various craft materials. Learn to bind them with scrapbook paper and sewing for a unique, personalized touch. This app offers a fun and creative way to express your ideas.

Highlights
  • Create mini journals
  • Decorate with scrapbook paper
  • Bind with sewing machine
  • Express creative ideas
  • Easy and interesting crafting
Features
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Want to create your own journals and gorgeous ideas for filling them? Bind your mini journals using scrapbook paper,charm and a sewing machine. It’s easy and intersting. To opt out of CrazyLabs sales of personal information as a California resident, please visit the settings page within this app. For more information visit our privacy policy: https://crazylabs.com/app

About

Face Chart

Design endless makeovers and experiment with new colors and styles on a digital face chart. This app allows you to plan stunning looks, mix and match designs, and even decorate a virtual salon. Unleash your creativity and share your unique makeovers.

Highlights
  • Design makeovers
  • Experiment with colors
  • Mix and match designs
  • Decorate virtual salon
  • Share creations
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Do you wish to create wild and stunning looks as your favorite artists from social media? It’s time to get started with Face Chart! What’s a face chart, you may ask? A simple way to plan your next jaw-dropping look. Use a piece of paper as your model: try out new colors you were always afraid to wear. Mix and match a variety of designs to create a unique glow up. Are you ready to transform a flat sketch into cute summer make-up? Get your brushes and relax: letting your creativity bloom with a Face Chart is as easy as a coloring book – don’t forget to turn the volume up! Listen to soft and calming ASMR sounds. Turn your art into likes, and likes into colorful designs for your future salon! Add a splash of vibrant color to our lobby, decorate the kitchen and get ready for new interiors. Eager to start your fashion journey? Let’s get the hype going: – Waste no time: the controls are easy and intuitive – Explore variety of options: inclusive skin tones and lots of flattering colors – Never ending fun: the possibilities are endless – Share your work: with friends or with your favorite make-up artists – Get a break: take a minute to paint on the go, or sit and let inspiration take over the world. – Change of pace: have fun decorating your salon Treat yourself to a girl’s bravest dream – let your inner diva out, be yourself. What are you waiting for? Download and see how many likes your creativity brings!

Screenshots

DIY Mini Journals4 screens
Face Chart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIY Mini Journals at none against Face Chart's 10. DIY Mini Journals also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5K vs 775). Face Chart's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 31%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Face Chart sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DIY Mini Journals asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DIY Mini Journals against 4.6 for Face Chart. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY Mini Journals has 5K ratings behind it against 775, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of DIY Mini Journals's written reviews are positive against 61% of Face Chart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIY Mini Journals ships an update every 3 weeks, Face Chart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DIY Mini Journals versus Face Chart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY Mini JournalsFace Chart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5K ratings)4.6 (775 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.5% of reviews60.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better775
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB442 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTabTale LTDMAD PIXEL

Customer experience

DIY Mini Journals

All ratings5,003 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral27.3%
Negative42.2%

Face Chart

All ratings771 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral14.6%
Negative24.7%

User reviews

DIY Mini Journals

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Creative journaling experience
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and boosts creativity
  • 🎨 Customizable journal pages

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Overwhelming amount of ads
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy performance
  • 🔒 Limited free content, paywall for many features

Face Chart

From 775 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Variety of makeup options
  • 🎨 Creativity-enabling features
  • 👍 Inclusive character designs
  • 🕹️ Relaxing and fun gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive advertisements
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 📵 Limited creative freedom
  • 🤔 Questionable design choices

Bugs and requests

DIY Mini Journals

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stickers overlapping or glitching under backgrounds
  • Inability to complete levels due to constant ads
  • Progress not saving properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options for text, stickers, and backgrounds
  • Ability to save and view past journal pages
  • Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option

Face Chart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Hollywood event unable to be completed
  • Eyeliner layout issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to progress past certain steps

Requested features

5 requests
  • More skin tone and eye shape options
  • Ability to save and revisit completed looks
  • Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option
  • Improved event functionality and stability
  • Addition of glitter, lip gloss, and other makeup types

In-app purchases

None

DIY Mini Journals

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Face Chart

One-time10
  • Tattoo Lovers$0.99
  • Viral Queen$0.99
  • Shine Bright$0.99
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  • Sea Breezee$1.99
  • Viral Bundle$1.99
  • Virgin Mohito$1.99
  • Smokey & Sultry$2.49
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Color Bundle$4.99
  • Essentials Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is DIY Mini Journals free?
DIY Mini Journals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Face Chart free?
Face Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DIY Mini Journals or Face Chart?
Face Chart is rated higher. DIY Mini Journals averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Face Chart averages 4.6 from 775 ratings.
Do DIY Mini Journals or Face Chart have ads?
Both DIY Mini Journals and Face Chart show ads.
Which is updated more often, DIY Mini Journals or Face Chart?
DIY Mini Journals ships an update every 3 weeks, and Face Chart every 2 months. Most recently, DIY Mini Journals was updated on November 3, 2026 and Face Chart on November 6, 2026.

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