# Glamzy 2 vs Makeup DIY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Makeup DIY at 80% against Glamzy 2's 30%. Makeup DIY also leads on ratings volume (185 vs 2). Glamzy 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glamzy 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Makeup DIY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glamzy 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makeup DIY has 185 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Glamzy 2's written reviews are positive against 80% of Makeup DIY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Glamzy 2 ships an update every 2 months, Makeup DIY every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glamzy 2 | Makeup DIY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glamzy-2/id776876015/reviews)** | [4.1 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-diy-eye-face-brows/id1532639467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two* States* Away*](https://appshunter.io/developer/379800400) | [Zhanna Zairova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531657198) |

## 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


### Makeup DIY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-diy-eye-face-brows/id1532639467)

Learn to apply makeup with detailed, step-by-step tutorials for eyes, lips, and face. This app offers a collection of beautiful, cool, and stylish makeup looks that are easy to follow. All tutorials are available offline, making it convenient to practice and master makeup application anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step eye makeup tutorials, Step-by-step lip makeup tutorials, Step-by-step face makeup tutorials, Offline access to all tutorials, Easy-to-follow instructions, Learn to apply eyeshadow, lipstick, eyeliner

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Makeup | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Makeup | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Makeup | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Helpful tutorials
- 💡 Detailed step-by-step instructions
- 🎓 Great for beginners
- 🤩 Awesome makeup looks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many locked features
- 📺 Aggressive and intrusive ads
- 🙁 Limited free content
- 🤔 Needs more free tutorial options
- 🌈 Lack of diverse skin tone options

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorials not accessible due to ads
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free tutorial options
- Wider range of makeup styles and skin tones
- Video tutorials in addition to images
- Reduced ad frequency and duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glamzy 2 free?

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

### Is Makeup DIY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glamzy 2 or Makeup DIY?

Glamzy 2 is rated higher. Glamzy 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Makeup DIY averages 4.1 from 185 ratings.

### Do Glamzy 2 or Makeup DIY have ads?

Makeup DIY shows ads; Glamzy 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glamzy 2 or Makeup DIY?

Glamzy 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Makeup DIY every 4 months. Most recently, Glamzy 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Makeup DIY 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.*