Comparison

Glamzy 2 vs Decode

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

Decode

Features
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Decode: People & Patterns helps you explore personality patterns, relationships, intentions and daily insights through guided, personality-style readings. Based on social habits, behavioral patterns and symbolic elements like the Chinese zodiac, Decode gives you a playful way to reflect on people, connections and recurring patterns in your life. Answer simple prompts, unlock deeper interpretations and save meaningful results privately in your Vault. Decode is designed for self-reflection, curiosity and entertainment — whether you want to understand someone better, explore a connection, compare patterns or get a daily question. Features: • Decode people and personality patterns • Explore love, intent and relationship dynamics • Reflect through social habits and symbolic zodiac insights • Get daily questions and readings • Save results privately in your Vault • Unlock premium readings and deeper insights Decode is not medical, psychological, financial or professional advice. It is built for entertainment, reflection and personal insight. Privacy Policy: https://decode.agy-ncy.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Glamzy 24 screens
Decode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Decode at weekly against Glamzy 2's every 2 months. Glamzy 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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. Glamzy 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Decode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glamzy 2 ships an update every 2 months, Decode weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glamzy 2 versus Decode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlamzy 2Decode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo* States* Away*AGY Group Ltd

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

Decode

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
3 purchases

Decode

Subscriptions2
  • Decode Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Decode Premium Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Decode Daily$0.99

Questions

Is Glamzy 2 free?
Glamzy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decode free?
Decode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glamzy 2 or Decode have ads?
Neither Glamzy 2 nor Decode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glamzy 2 or Decode?
Glamzy 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Decode weekly. Most recently, Glamzy 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Decode on October 4, 2026.

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