Comparison

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 vs Design Duo

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

Head to head
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!

About

Design Duo

Embark on a creative journey with an interior designer and his cat sidekick. Solve match-3 puzzles to renovate and transform various rooms, from living rooms to libraries. Make aesthetic choices for color schemes, fabrics, and furniture to create dream homes.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Interior design and renovation
  • Room makeovers
  • Color scheme and furniture selection
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Decorate various spaces
Features
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Welcome to Design Duo - Makeover Projects! Meet Colin, a talented interior designer who takes a unique approach to home renovation. He combines his love for match-3 puzzles with his passion for interior design to create stunning rooms that are sure to amaze anyone. Together with his trusty feline sidekick, Nacho, Colin takes on increasingly challenging renovation projects that require creativity, problem-solving skills, and an eye for aesthetics. Nacho is not just a regular cat but a valuable member of the team and is always ready to lend a paw when needed. As Colin and Nacho work on each project, they rely on your help to choose the perfect color schemes, fabrics, and furniture to renovate and transform old areas into stunning new rooms. With each successful renovation, Colin, Nacho and you become one step closer to becoming the ultimate renovation team. They are not just transforming spaces, they are transforming lives. Join Colin and Nacho on this exciting journey of creativity and design choices. Renovate living rooms, throw parties, decorate libraries, and more! Whether you're a puzzle aficionado or an interior design enthusiast, there's something for everyone in this match-3 puzzle game. You will not only have fun solving puzzles, but you will also learn a thing or two about interior design. So what are you waiting for? Help Colin and Nacho create the homes of their clients' dreams, one puzzle at a time! With your help, they can turn any space into a work of art that will leave their clients speechless.

Screenshots

Makeover Master & Chic Match 34 screens
Design Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Design Duo at every 5 days against Makeover Master & Chic Match 3's monthly. Design Duo also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (371 vs 84). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Design Duo sells 13 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 Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 against 4.8 for Design Duo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 371 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Makeover Master & Chic Match 3's written reviews are positive against 75% of Design Duo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 ships an update monthly, Design Duo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 versus Design Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeover Master & Chic Match 3Design Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (84 ratings) — better4.8 (371 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84371 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB283 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGIC LION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDcookapps

Customer experience

Makeover Master & Chic Match 3

All ratings84 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Design Duo

All ratings371 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

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
Show 4 more
  • Makeup Magic Bundle$9.99
  • Charming Perfume Pack$19.99
  • Accessory Treasure Box$49.99
  • Runway Allure Collection$99.99
13 purchases

Design Duo

One-time13
  • Don't Give Up Now!$1.49
  • Tiny Coin Pack$1.49
  • Warm Welcome Bundle$1.49
Show 10 more
  • Brace Yourself!$1.99
  • Small Support Bundle$1.99
  • Breakthrough Bundle$3.99
  • Basic Coin Pack$5.99
  • Small Delights$7.99
  • Wonderful Weekend Bundle$7.99
  • VIP Pass$7.99
  • Episode Success Bundle$8.99
  • Box of Treats$14.99
  • Little Luxuries$29.99

Questions

Is Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 free?
Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Design Duo free?
Design Duo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 or Design Duo?
Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 is rated higher. Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Design Duo averages 4.8 from 371 ratings.
Do Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 or Design Duo have ads?
Both Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 and Design Duo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 or Design Duo?
Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 ships an update monthly, and Design Duo every 5 days. Most recently, Makeover Master & Chic Match 3 was updated on August 15, 2026 and Design Duo on September 21, 2026.

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