# Makeup Studio vs Planly

The clearest difference is rating: Makeup Studio at 4.4 against Planly's 3.0. Makeup Studio also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 73). Planly's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makeup Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Planly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Makeup Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup Studio has 2.9K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Makeup Studio's written reviews are positive against 37% of Planly's.

Makeup Studio ships an update fortnightly, Planly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makeup Studio | Planly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-studio-pro-sketchbook/id6471482261/reviews)** | [3.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planly-digital-scrapbook/id6736684382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 355 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happsify, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805106950) | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) |

## What reviewers say

### Makeup Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-studio-pro-sketchbook/id6471482261)

This app allows users to practice and visualize makeup looks on diverse digital face charts. Explore a vast collection of colors and textures to create natural or glamorous styles, and even pick outfits to complete the look. Perfect for aspiring and professional makeup artists, or anyone wanting to experiment with virtual beauty.

**Highlights:** Diverse face chart templates, Extensive makeup color palettes, Variety of makeup textures, Mirror tool for precise application, Outfit selection feature, Virtual makeup visualization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month  Subscription Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| 2 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Creative freedom
- 🙌 No ads
- 💕 Loved by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for key features
- 🔧 Lack of blending tools
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited options

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling issues
- Makeup application problems
- Glitches when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Add blending tool
- Improve hair coloring options
- Provide more free content
- Add tutorial/guidance for beginners


### Planly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planly-digital-scrapbook/id6736684382)

Enhance productivity and organize your life with this digital scrapbook and planner. Customize layouts with stickers and templates to track goals, habits, and finances. Available on iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Undated digital planner, Daily, weekly, monthly layouts, Customizable templates and stickers, Habit and finance tracking, Goal setting and reflections, Intuitive interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planly Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Everything | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlock Everything | $299.99 | per year |
| Planly Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for planning and organization
- 💡 Customizable features
- 🙏 Includes Bible verses and Christian content
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited customization without paying
- 🙏 Christian-focused content not suitable for non-religious users
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Glitching and crashing issues
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Additional theme choices
- Ability to remove religious content
- Improved free version with more functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makeup Studio free?

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

### Is Planly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Makeup Studio or Planly?

Makeup Studio is rated higher. Makeup Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Planly averages 3.0 from 73 ratings.

### Do Makeup Studio or Planly have ads?

Makeup Studio shows ads; Planly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Makeup Studio or Planly?

Makeup Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Planly every 5 days. Most recently, Makeup Studio was updated on October 27, 2026 and Planly on October 27, 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.*