# Glow Paint. vs Makeup Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glow Paint. at none against Makeup Games's 10. Glow Paint. also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 15.6). Makeup Games's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeup Games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Glow Paint. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Makeup Games holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup Games has 2.7K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Glow Paint.'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Makeup Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Glow Paint. ships an update every 23 months, Makeup Games every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glow Paint. | Makeup Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-paint/id454928168/reviews) | **[4.2 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-games-makeup-touch/id547717293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Limit Point Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/377981570) | [Ninjafish Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/510662700) |

## What reviewers say

### Glow Paint.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-paint/id454928168)

Unleash your creativity by painting with a vibrant palette of glowing colors. Explore a variety of brushes and special effects, including unique rainbow colors. Save your masterpieces or share them instantly with friends on social media.

**Highlights:** Paint with glowing colors, Variety of brushes, Special rainbow colors, Unique brush effects, Save creations, Share on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Fun and entertaining glow effects
- 🎨 Creative drawing and painting tool
- 🌟 Glows brightly in the dark
- 👍 Easy to use for all ages
- 💡 Ability to save and share creations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Annoying advertisements
- ⚪ Mix of colors turning white
- 🤔 Limited brush options
- 🤷‍♀️ Can be boring after a while
- ↔️ Ads block drawing area

**Reported bugs**

- Colors turn white
- Ads block drawing area
- App crashes
- Paint brush doesn't work
- Eraser turns black

**Requested features**

- Add an undo button
- Improve color mixing
- More brush options
- Remove or reduce ads
- Fix color selection issues


### Makeup Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-games-makeup-touch/id547717293)

Become a beauty stylist in a fun makeup salon. Create stunning makeovers for fashion models using a variety of makeup and accessories. Save your favorite looks and experiment with endless combinations.

**Highlights:** Lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, powder, eyeliner, Matte, glossy, sparkly makeup styles, Easy-to-use touch controls, Earrings and accessories, Customizable hair, eye color, skin tone, Makeup remover, Save favorite makeovers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glitter Appliers (lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow) for Girl One | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glitter Appliers (lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow) for Girl Two | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glitter Appliers (lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow) for Girl Three | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glitter Appliers (lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow) for Girl Four | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Make-Up Appliers for Girl One | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Make-Up Appliers for Girl Two | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Appliers (lipstick, powder) for Girl One | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Appliers (lipstick, powder) for Girl Two | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Appliers (lipstick, powder) for Girl Three | $1.99 | one-time |
| Everything for All Themes (lipstick, eye shadow, eye liner, powder) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💅 Customizable character options
- 🎨 Enjoyable makeup application
- 🤩 Fun and addictive game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🛑 Limited free content
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 📺 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items not unlocking
- App crashing during use

**Requested features**

- More free makeup options
- Ability to save and load looks
- Expanded character customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glow Paint. free?

Glow Paint. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Makeup Games free?

Makeup Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glow Paint. or Makeup Games?

Makeup Games is rated higher. Glow Paint. averages 3.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Makeup Games averages 4.2 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Glow Paint. or Makeup Games have ads?

Neither Glow Paint. nor Makeup Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glow Paint. or Makeup Games?

Glow Paint. ships an update every 23 months, and Makeup Games every 3 months. Most recently, Glow Paint. was updated on October 22, 2026 and Makeup Games on October 24, 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.*