# Glamzy 2 vs NARS Digital Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Glamzy 2 at 5.0 against NARS Digital Studio's 2.9. Glamzy 2 also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). NARS Digital Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glamzy 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NARS Digital Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glamzy 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NARS Digital Studio has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Glamzy 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of NARS Digital Studio's.

Glamzy 2 ships an update every 2 months, NARS Digital Studio every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glamzy 2 | NARS Digital Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glamzy-2/id776876015/reviews)** | [2.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nars-digital-studio/id1515513900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **29.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two* States* Away*](https://appshunter.io/developer/379800400) | [Shiseido Americas Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227947146) |

## What reviewers say

### Glamzy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glamzy-2/id776876015)

Create and share digital makeup looks with a vast library of products from popular brands. Visualize makeup applications before applying them in person, perfect for artists and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Create digital face charts, Access 3,000+ makeup products, Visualize makeup looks, Share creations, Multiple brush options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 316 Lip Brush | $0.99 | one-time |
| 190 Foundation Brush | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mac Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Inglot Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yves Saint Laurent Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Make Up For Ever Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Illamasqua Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bobbi Brown Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Urban Decay Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brush Collection | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative digital face chart concept
- 🎨 Wide variety of makeup brands and colors available
- 📱 Convenient tool for makeup artists and enthusiasts on-the-go
- 🖌️ Multiple brush options with different properties
- 👁️ Helpful for visualizing looks before applying in person

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchase costs ($5.99 for brushes, $1.99-$6 per brand)
- 🚫 Severely limited free content (only basic foundation/blush/lipgloss)
- 🐛 Blending functionality broken (streaky, rainbow artifacts at low opacity)
- ❌ Lack of undo button (major usability issue)
- 🎭 Only one face chart available (limited variety)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after purchasing collections
- Blending produces streaky, rainbow-colored artifacts
- Low opacity (0%) still shows color pigment
- Cannot select makeup products (selection not responding)
- Lashes misaligned with eyes

**Requested features**

- Undo button (most frequently requested)
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- Proper blending brush with true 0% opacity
- Multiple face chart options with different face shapes
- Additional eye, mouth, and nose shape variations


### NARS Digital Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nars-digital-studio/id1515513900)

This app provides artists and brand partners with exclusive content, resources, and inspiration. It facilitates connection with peers, skill elevation, and idea sharing within a creative community.

**Highlights:** Exclusive content discovery, Skill elevation resources, Peer-to-peer connection, Idea sharing platform, Brand partner information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glamzy 2 free?

Glamzy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NARS Digital Studio free?

NARS Digital Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Glamzy 2 or NARS Digital Studio?

Glamzy 2 is rated higher. Glamzy 2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NARS Digital Studio averages 2.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Glamzy 2 or NARS Digital Studio have ads?

Neither Glamzy 2 nor NARS Digital Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glamzy 2 or NARS Digital Studio?

Glamzy 2 ships an update every 2 months, and NARS Digital Studio every 6 months. Most recently, Glamzy 2 was updated on July 11, 2026 and NARS Digital Studio on September 8, 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.*