# High School Makeover vs Halloween Makeover Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Halloween Makeover Simulator at 4.6 against High School Makeover's 2.1. Halloween Makeover Simulator also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 8) and review sentiment (42% vs 31%). High School Makeover's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. High School Makeover sells 10 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.

Halloween Makeover Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halloween Makeover Simulator has 1.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of High School Makeover's written reviews are positive against 42% of Halloween Makeover Simulator's.

High School Makeover ships an update every 14 months, Halloween Makeover Simulator every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | High School Makeover | Halloween Makeover Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-school-makeover/id757746461/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-makeover-simulator/id1162898433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **42.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 13 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninjafish Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/510662700) | [Kids Games Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/928403668) |

## What reviewers say

### High School Makeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-school-makeover/id757746461)

Engage in a virtual salon experience to give characters stylish makeovers. Explore various school themes, each offering unique fashion choices and music. Customize looks for different student archetypes.

**Highlights:** Mix & Match Style, Creative Artist, Sports Athlete Makeover, Bookworm Makeover, Cheerleader Makeover, Musician Makeover

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Mixed Eye Shadow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mixed Mascara | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Artist Lipstick | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mixed Hair Styles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mixed Lipstick | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mixed Outfits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Athlete Face Paint | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Cheerleader Face Paint | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Musician Outfits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Characters | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 High School Makeover free?

High School Makeover 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, High School Makeover or Halloween Makeover Simulator?

Halloween Makeover Simulator is rated higher. High School Makeover averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Halloween Makeover Simulator averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do High School Makeover or Halloween Makeover Simulator have ads?

Halloween Makeover Simulator shows ads; High School Makeover does not.

### Which is updated more often, High School Makeover or Halloween Makeover Simulator?

High School Makeover ships an update every 14 months, and Halloween Makeover Simulator every 13 months. Most recently, High School Makeover 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.*