Comparison

Glamzy 2 vs Trace by EndlessRiver

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

Head to head
About

Glamzy 2

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
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Inspired by the art and creativity of applying makeup, Glamzy 2 is the best way to create and share face charts. With more than 3,000 products from MAC, Urban Decay, Bobbi Brown, Inglot, Make Up For Ever, Yves Saint Laurent, and Illamasqua, you have the freedom to create the looks you want. Learn more at: www.glamzy.com

About

Trace by EndlessRiver

Features
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Trace is the companion app for Trace Smart Glasses - bringing AI into your everyday workflow through vision, conversation, and seamless integrations. Stay connected to your glasses, interact with advanced AI, and manage your day - all in one place. Key Features - Connect and manage your Trace Smart Glasses - Chat with advanced AI to plan, think, and execute - Sync Gmail and Google Calendar - Discover new capabilities in the Skill Store - Real-time scene understanding through your glasses - Built-in reminders and task management - Capture and sync media instantly - Live AI assistance when you need it Trace is designed to work quietly in the background - helping you stay organized, informed, and in control. Designed by EndlessRiver

Screenshots

Glamzy 24 screens
Trace by EndlessRiver3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace by EndlessRiver at none against Glamzy 2's 10. Glamzy 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Glamzy 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Trace by EndlessRiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glamzy 2 versus Trace by EndlessRiver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlamzy 2Trace by EndlessRiver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo* States* Away*Ishaan Bansal

Bugs and requests

Glamzy 2

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • Purchased products disappear after app reinstall
  • Charged for products multiple times
  • Two-finger erase method unresponsive
  • App won't open after updates
  • Focus issues limiting product access
  • Glitches with new collections preventing purchase

Requested features

17 requests
  • 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
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  • Bottom lashes and moveable lash options
  • More makeup brands (Too Faced, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Urban Decay, Benefit, Estée Lauder, drugstore brands)
  • Brush size adjustment slider
  • Opacity control slider instead of clunky interface
  • Custom background/face chart uploads
  • Fill tool to avoid manual edge cleanup
  • Better lash fitting and full lash appearance
  • Glossy lip effect option
  • Ability to layer photos for reference
  • Restore Glamzy Spotlight feature for sharing charts
  • Better intensity/opacity controls
  • Settings persistence between sessions

Trace by EndlessRiver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Glamzy 2

One-time10
  • 316 Lip Brush$0.99
  • 190 Foundation Brush$0.99
  • Mac Collection$0.99
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  • Inglot Collection$0.99
  • Yves Saint Laurent Collection$0.99
  • Make Up For Ever Collection$0.99
  • Illamasqua Collection$0.99
  • Bobbi Brown Collection$0.99
  • Urban Decay Collection$0.99
  • Brush Collection$4.99
None

Trace by EndlessRiver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glamzy 2 free?
Glamzy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace by EndlessRiver free?
Trace by EndlessRiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glamzy 2 or Trace by EndlessRiver have ads?
Neither Glamzy 2 nor Trace by EndlessRiver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glamzy 2 or Trace by EndlessRiver?
Glamzy 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Trace by EndlessRiver every 2 months. Most recently, Glamzy 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Trace by EndlessRiver on October 3, 2026.

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