# Makeover Studio vs Doll Avatar Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doll Avatar Maker at 78% against Makeover Studio's 42%. Doll Avatar Maker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Makeover Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeover Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Doll Avatar Maker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doll Avatar Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116K and 42K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Makeover Studio's written reviews are positive against 78% of Doll Avatar Maker's.

Makeover Studio ships an update every 10 days, Doll Avatar Maker weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makeover Studio | Doll Avatar Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-studio-makeup-games/id1627184882/reviews) | **[4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-avatar-maker-design/id6476167922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 42K |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 360 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LIHAO TECH CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627184884) | [Hugesoft Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544227158) |

## What reviewers say

### Makeover Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeover-studio-makeup-games/id1627184882)

Transform characters from drab to fab with satisfying ASMR skincare and makeup. Explore dramatic stories and choose from a wide array of exquisite makeup, clothing, and hairstyles for various occasions.

**Highlights:** ASMR skincare and makeup experience, Diverse characters for makeovers, Dramatic and inspirational stories, Creative makeup and style ideas, Makeovers for various occasions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying makeover process
- 👍 Diverse character options
- 💅 Enjoyable styling experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unrealistic beauty standards

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Makeup and hair choices not saving properly
- Inability to complete certain tasks (e.g., eyebrow shaping)

**Requested features**

- More natural makeup and clothing options
- Ability to save and revisit previous makeovers
- Offline gameplay mode
- Reduced ad frequency or one-time purchase option


### Doll Avatar Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-avatar-maker-design/id6476167922)

Create your own unique cartoon avatar by customizing facial features, hairstyles, and outfits. Stay on-trend with regularly updated fashion options and share your creations with friends. Experiment with endless combinations to express your personal style.

**Highlights:** Customize facial features, Hundreds of hairstyles and outfits, Regularly updated fashion trends, Endless combination possibilities, Share designs on social media

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Forced Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Items | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Diverse avatar customization options
- 🏆 Competitive battle mode
- 📚 Engaging story-based content
- 🎨 Creative character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive advertisements
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents in battles
- 🔒 Limited free content, paywall for many features
- 🤔 Inconsistent user experience (e.g., full body not visible)

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Glitches when transitioning between sections

**Requested features**

- More skin tone and hair color options
- Ability to fully customize character body
- Option to battle against real players
- Reduced advertisement frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makeover Studio free?

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

### Is Doll Avatar Maker free?

Doll Avatar Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Makeover Studio or Doll Avatar Maker?

Doll Avatar Maker is rated higher. Makeover Studio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Doll Avatar Maker averages 4.8 from 42K ratings.

### Do Makeover Studio or Doll Avatar Maker have ads?

Doll Avatar Maker shows ads; Makeover Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Makeover Studio or Doll Avatar Maker?

Makeover Studio ships an update every 10 days, and Doll Avatar Maker weekly. Most recently, Makeover Studio was updated on October 20, 2026 and Doll Avatar Maker on October 20, 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.*