# Buddy Vampire vs Halloween Makeover Simulator

Buddy Vampire and Halloween Makeover Simulator both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Buddy Vampire's written reviews are positive against 42% of Halloween Makeover Simulator's. Buddy Vampire also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy Vampire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Halloween Makeover Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Buddy Vampire against 4.6 for Halloween Makeover Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 654 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Buddy Vampire's written reviews are positive against 42% of Halloween Makeover Simulator's.

Buddy Vampire ships an update monthly, Halloween Makeover Simulator every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy Vampire | Halloween Makeover Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-vampire/id630350822/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-makeover-simulator/id1162898433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 654 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drew Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/630350825) | [Kids Games Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/928403668) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy Vampire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-vampire/id630350822)

Care for a virtual vampire friend by feeding, grooming, and dressing them. Decorate their home, play mini-games, and help them evolve new powers. This free-to-play experience offers endless fun and companionship.

**Highlights:** Befriend a virtual vampire, Feed and groom your vampire, Dress up and style vampire, Decorate vampire's home, Play arcade mini-games, Unlock vampire abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Bats | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Bats! | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Bats! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Bats! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Bats! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🎨 Unique and charming aesthetic
- 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games
- 🧛‍♀️ Engaging vampire-themed experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛒 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression and evolution
- 🔍 Limited content and activities
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items not received
- Achievements not unlocking correctly
- Vampire movement freezing or glitching
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the vampire
- Ability to interact with other vampires or humans
- Expanded gameplay with new locations and activities
- Improved mini-games and arcade experiences


### Halloween Makeover Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-makeover-simulator/id1162898433)

Engage in a variety of spooky and colorful makeover activities, from face painting and hair styling to spa treatments and costume selection. Prepare for Halloween parties and events with fun, creative virtual transformations.

**Highlights:** Spooky face painting, Hair coloring and styling, Sparkly makeup application, Halloween spa treatments, Costume selection, Party preparation, Monster care

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Tools | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and satisfying game
- 💡 Lots of levels, costumes, and makeup options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 💰 Requires purchases to progress
- 🎮 Lack of player control

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with level progression
- Glitches with game mechanics

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Reduce ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy Vampire free?

Buddy Vampire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Halloween Makeover Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buddy Vampire or Halloween Makeover Simulator?

Halloween Makeover Simulator is rated higher. Buddy Vampire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while Halloween Makeover Simulator averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Buddy Vampire or Halloween Makeover Simulator have ads?

Halloween Makeover Simulator shows ads; Buddy Vampire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy Vampire or Halloween Makeover Simulator?

Buddy Vampire ships an update monthly, and Halloween Makeover Simulator every 13 months. Most recently, Buddy Vampire was updated on October 20, 2026 and Halloween Makeover Simulator on October 21, 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.*