Comparison

Nail Design Studio vs Cloudborne

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

Head to head
About

Nail Design Studio

Design custom manicures with a vast array of shapes, finishes, and 3D decorations. Virtually try on your creations on a realistic hand or your own photo before visiting a salon. Track your salon visits and save your favorite designs.

Highlights
  • Realistic hand nail try-on
  • Photo-based nail try-on
  • Extensive nail shape library
  • Diverse trending finishes
  • 3D nail decorations
  • Customizable French tips
  • Manicure visit journal
Features
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SEE YOUR DREAM NAILS BEFORE THE SALON Design a manicure in minutes and see it on a realistic hand - or try it on a photo of your own hand. Cat eye, chrome, French tips, 3D gems and every trending shape in one beautiful studio. DESIGN YOUR PERFECT MANICURE - Every nail shape: squoval, almond, oval, coffin, square, stiletto - in any length - Trending finishes: cat eye, chrome, glitter, velvet, pearl, ombré, holo, metallic, sugar, glass - Gloss, satin and matte top coats - French tips in one tap: classic, micro, deep, V tip, side, double - in any tip color - 3D decor: crystals, pearls, charms, studs, chains and water drops - Brushes for your own nail art - Start from ready-made looks and make them yours TRY IT ON YOUR OWN HAND - Take a photo or choose one from your gallery - See the design on your real nails, before and after SAVE & SHOW YOUR NAIL TECH - Save your designs to your gallery - Share them with friends or your nail salon - No more salon regret - know exactly what to ask for TRACK YOUR MANICURES - Keep a journal of your salon visits with dates, notes and photos - Look back at past colors and designs anytime Icons by Freepik. This app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cloudborne

Features
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Drifting above an endless sea of clouds. No scores. No objectives. Just the wind, the clouds, and the horizon beyond. Cloudborne is the purest idea of flight. You don't have to do anything — just look up and watch the clouds drift by. —— Tilt your phone, and the clouds part for you. Set it down, and the world drifts on without you. Climb higher, and the cloud sea stretches below like cotton. Sink into the clouds, and white mist wraps gently around you. Sunlight slips through the gaps, and the sky shifts color with every change in altitude. No two moments are the same. —— Perfect for • The end of a long day, when you want to think about nothing • Sleepless nights — let the clouds carry you to dreams • When you need a quiet corner, just for a moment • Or simply when you want to look at the sky —— No ads. No subscriptions. Available in 12 languages.

Screenshots

Nail Design Studio4 screens
Cloudborne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cloudborne at none against Nail Design Studio's shown. Nail Design Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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. Nail Design Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cloudborne sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nail Design Studio ships an update every 4 days, Cloudborne every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nail Design Studio versus Cloudborne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNail Design StudioCloudborne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (269 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings269 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndriy Holovchakfengyi tsai

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Nail Design Studio

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly (Exit Offer)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly - Exit Offer$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Cloudborne

One-time1
  • Theme Pack 1$0.99

Questions

Is Nail Design Studio free?
Nail Design Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloudborne free?
Cloudborne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nail Design Studio or Cloudborne have ads?
Nail Design Studio shows ads; Cloudborne does not.
Which is updated more often, Nail Design Studio or Cloudborne?
Nail Design Studio ships an update every 4 days, and Cloudborne every 3 days. Most recently, Nail Design Studio was updated on November 9, 2026 and Cloudborne on October 25, 2026.

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