Comparison

Design Show 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

Design Show

Embark on a global journey of home renovation in this match-3 puzzle game. Solve challenging levels to earn design upgrades, choose furniture and decor, and transform apartments. Uncover a compelling story as you help characters overcome design dilemmas and unlock new locations.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Home renovation and interior design
  • Choose furniture and decor
  • Renovate apartments worldwide
  • Solve character design problems
  • Unlock new locations and secret rooms
  • Compelling game story
Features
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Design Show is a new Match-3 game where you get to renovate homes all around the world! Choose unique furniture, styles, and decor! Change the appearance of apartments! Help the characters furnish their apartments! Travel and discover new locations! HELP the characters solve a variety of problems, from a flood in the kitchen to a fire in the living room! RENOVATE houses and apartments around the world! CLEAN UP and remove old junk and decorate interiors! PLAY Match-3 levels and get design upgrades! UNLOCK secret rooms and new locations! EXPLORE the game's compelling story and twists! WIN competitions and get rewards! Feel like a real interior designer! Start playing now!

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

Design Show4 screens
Makeover Master & Chic Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

Design Show and Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Design Show's written reviews are positive against 50% of Makeover Master & Chic Match 3's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Design Show sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Design Show against 4.8 for Makeover Master & Chic Match 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 270 and 108 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Design Show's written reviews are positive against 50% of Makeover Master & Chic Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Design Show versus Makeover Master & Chic Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesign ShowMakeover Master & Chic Match 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (270 ratings) — better4.8 (108 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings270 — better108
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB324 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRED BRIX WALLMAGIC LION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Design Show

All ratings270 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

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

Design Show

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • No furniture options in Venice
  • Flashing lines when skipping levels
  • Lost all progress
  • No furniture choices from Hawaii level onwards
  • Game ends after 220 levels
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  • No continuation of levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • More furniture choices
  • New countries/levels
  • Continuation of the game/new levels
  • More customization options for furniture
  • Updates with new countries

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Design Show

One-time10
  • 1000 coins$1.99
  • Special offer$1.99
  • Special Day Offer$1.99
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  • Lucky offer$2.99
  • Safe offer$4.99
  • Basic set$4.99
  • Special Day Offer$4.99
  • 5000 coins$7.99
  • Super set$9.99
  • Golden Pass$9.99
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
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  • Makeup Magic Bundle$9.99
  • Charming Perfume Pack$19.99
  • Accessory Treasure Box$49.99
  • Runway Allure Collection$99.99

Questions

Is Design Show free?
Design Show 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, Design Show or Makeover Master & Chic Match 3?
Design Show is rated higher. Design Show averages 4.9 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 averages 4.8 from 108 ratings.
Do Design Show or Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 have ads?
Both Design Show and Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Design Show or Makeover Master & Chic Match 3?
Design Show ships an update monthly, and Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 monthly. Most recently, Design Show was updated on November 3, 2026 and Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 on November 3, 2026.

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