Comparison

Makeup Games vs DIY Makeup

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

Head to head
About

Makeup Games

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
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Play the original Makeup Touch game for girls with 5+ million downloads! Step into a fun makeup salon and become a beauty stylist. Create beautiful makeup looks and stylish makeovers using simple touch controls designed for kids. Choose from 4 fashion models and explore different styles — natural, bold, dramatic, matte, or shimmery. Customize hair, eye color, and skin tone to create the perfect look for every makeover. Makeup Salon Features: -Lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, powder, and eyeliner -Matte, glossy, and sparkly makeup styles -Easy-to-use salon tools with touch controls -Earrings and accessories to complete each look -Endless makeup and makeover combinations for girls Design & Create: -Start fresh anytime with the makeup remover or try new styles with one tap. Save your favorite makeovers and create beautiful looks kids will love! Ninjafish Studios is very concerned about our users' privacy. To understand our policies and obligations, please read our Terms Of Service and Privacy Policy carefully. Terms Of Service: http://www.ninjafish.com/tos Privacy Policy: http://www.ninjafish.com/privacy

About

DIY Makeup

Prepare for a grand opening by indulging in a spa treatment, applying candy-themed makeup, and selecting stylish outfits. Decorate your new candy shop with various options to create a unique and appealing space. Share your creations with friends.

Highlights
  • Spa treatments for face and hair
  • Candy-themed makeup application
  • Extensive wardrobe and accessories
  • Candy shop decoration
  • Multiple character options
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Breaking news! A new candy shop will open in this town and you’re the owner of it! It’s your dream to own a candy shop! Are you ready for it? Before the opening, you need to treat yourself to a comfortable spa, put on makeup, dress yourself up, and decorate your shop! Features: - Three girls of different skin colors to choose from. - Mineral mask, tweezer, eye mask… lots of real spa tools! - Large numbers of candy hairstyles, hair color, and accessories! - Candy cosmetics are ready! Why not try candy makeup! - Tons of candy-style dresses, shoes, bags to pick up! - Many decorations for a new shop! Choose your favorite! How to play: - Start from the facial spa and refresh yourself! - Enjoy the hair spa and create a new hairstyle! - Time for makeup! Try the candy eye shadow, lipstick, mascara, and blusher. - Open your closet and put on the sweetest outfit. - The new shop needs new decorations! Renovate your shop! - Record your style and share it with your friends! Subscription pricing and terms: This app offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription at $2.99/month to provide unlimited access and other premium features. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Your use of this application is governed by the Terms of Service available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Collection and use of your data are subject to the Privacy Policy available at https://www.privacypolicygenerator.info/live.php?token=8JEND7DBOEcte9WbfB9vuV67PphcBwQl. Important Message for Purchases: - By downloading this App you agree to our Privacy Policy - Please consider that this App may include third parties services for limited legally permissible purposes.

Screenshots

Makeup Games4 screens
DIY Makeup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Makeup Games at free with in-app purchases against DIY Makeup's subscription. Makeup Games also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 207). DIY Makeup's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (67% vs 39%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Makeup Games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DIY Makeup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DIY Makeup holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup Games has 2.7K ratings behind it against 207, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Makeup Games's written reviews are positive against 67% of DIY Makeup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makeup Games ships an update every 3 months, DIY Makeup every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Makeup Games versus DIY Makeup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeup GamesDIY Makeup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.7K ratings)4.6 (207 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better207
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinjafish StudiosBlue Eyes Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Makeup Games

All ratings2,675 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral11.6%
Negative49.5%

DIY Makeup

All ratings207 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Makeup Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchased items not unlocking
  • App crashing during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free makeup options
  • Ability to save and load looks
  • Expanded character customization

DIY Makeup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Makeup Games

One-time10
  • Glitter Appliers (lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow) for Girl One$0.99
  • Glitter Appliers (lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow) for Girl Two$0.99
  • Glitter Appliers (lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow) for Girl Three$0.99
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  • Glitter Appliers (lipstick, eye liner, eye shadow) for Girl Four$0.99
  • Unlock All Make-Up Appliers for Girl One$1.99
  • Unlock All Make-Up Appliers for Girl Two$1.99
  • Color Appliers (lipstick, powder) for Girl One$1.99
  • Color Appliers (lipstick, powder) for Girl Two$1.99
  • Color Appliers (lipstick, powder) for Girl Three$1.99
  • Everything for All Themes (lipstick, eye shadow, eye liner, powder)$9.99
2 purchases

DIY Makeup

Subscriptions2
  • DIY Makeup3 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
  • DIY Makeup!3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is Makeup Games free?
Makeup Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIY Makeup free?
DIY Makeup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Makeup Games or DIY Makeup?
DIY Makeup is rated higher. Makeup Games averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while DIY Makeup averages 4.6 from 207 ratings.
Do Makeup Games or DIY Makeup have ads?
DIY Makeup shows ads; Makeup Games does not.
Which is updated more often, Makeup Games or DIY Makeup?
Makeup Games ships an update every 3 months, and DIY Makeup every 2 months. Most recently, Makeup Games was updated on September 21, 2026 and DIY Makeup on September 21, 2026.

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