Pretti vs Instant Makeup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pretti
This app helps you achieve your desired makeup looks with personalized, step-by-step guidance. Scan your face, choose a style or upload inspiration, and receive tailored product recommendations and instructions to perfect your routine.
- AI-powered face scanning
- Curated and custom look selection
- Step-by-step routine guidance
- Personalized product recommendations
- Save and achieve inspiration looks
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HOW TO USE THE PRETTI APP: 1. Scan Your Face – Start fresh, no makeup needed. 2. Choose Your Look – Pick from curated styles or upload your inspiration. 3. Get Your Routine – Follow step-by-step directions with personalized product recommendations. Pretti makes beauty simple. No guesswork, no overwhelm—just clear steps to achieve the look you want. We make beauty as easy and addictive as scrolling your feed—no guilt, no hassle, just results. If you want to actually achieve the looks you save and keep your routine consistent, Pretti gives you the tools to make it happen. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at abhay@a17.so NOTE: We do not sell products on the platform *yet*. That’s a feature we’re working on. Please email us at abhay@a17.so with the brands you’d love to see on Pretti. *CREATING A NEW LOOK REQUIRES A SUBSCRIPTION unless you INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TERMS: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
Instant Makeup
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Instant Makeup lets you explore makeup styles digitally using your own photo. Designed as a creative inspiration tool, the app allows you to upload a photo, choose from a range of curated makeup styles, and generate a visual preview of how each look may appear. It offers a simple way to experiment with makeup styles before trying them in real life. Key Features Upload Your Photo Select a photo from your device to begin. Choose a Makeup Style Browse a selection of predefined makeup styles, from natural to artistic looks. AI-Generated Makeup Preview Makeup styles are applied using artificial intelligence–based image generation. Simple and Intuitive Interface Clean design for quick and easy exploration. Creative Inspiration Tool Ideal for experimenting with makeup ideas and visual inspiration. How It Works Upload a photo Select a makeup style View the generated makeup preview Results are generated for inspiration and demonstration purposes only. Important Notice Generated images may vary depending on photo quality, lighting, and facial features. Results are not guaranteed to represent real-world outcomes. Privacy & Photo Use Photos are used solely to generate makeup previews within the app and are not used for advertising or tracking purposes. AI Disclosure Instant Makeup uses an AI-based image generation model (Stable Diffusion) to create makeup preview images based on user-selected styles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instant Makeup at none against Pretti's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Pretti sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Instant Makeup asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pretti | Instant Makeup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (282 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 282 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | A17 LABS LLC | MIARIU SI |
Bugs and requests
Pretti
Reported bugs
2 issues- Timed out scans and expired looks
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Free trial or sample scans
- More transparent subscription options
Instant Makeup
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pretti
- Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
- Pro Wk 2$12.997 Days
- Pro Szn$19.991 Year
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- Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
- Pro Yr 2$39.991 Year
- Yearly Pro 3$51.991 Year
Instant Makeup
No in-app purchases









