# Sketchbook® vs Makeup Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sketchbook® at 77% against Makeup Studio's 38%. Sketchbook® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Makeup Studio's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sketchbook® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Makeup Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sketchbook® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketchbook® has 221K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Sketchbook®'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Makeup Studio's.

Sketchbook® ships an update every 2 months, Makeup Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketchbook® | Makeup Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchbook/id883738213/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-studio-pro-sketchbook/id6471482261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 38.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 144 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sketchbook, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569383806) | [Happsify, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805106950) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketchbook®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchbook/id883738213)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app provides a professional-grade drawing and painting experience for artists and illustrators. It offers a natural drawing feel with customizable tools, layers, and guides for precision. Unlock advanced features like custom brushes and canvas resizing with an optional premium purchase.

**Highlights:** Full complement of brush types, Highly customizable brushes, Guides, rulers, and stroke tools, Layers with blend modes, Clean and unobtrusive interface, Custom brush creation (premium), Canvas resizing (premium)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing, free, and no ads
- 👍 Lots of brushes and customization options
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Great for beginners and professionals
- 👍 Smooth performance and no lag

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Blurry or corrupted images when saving or copying
- 🐛 Glitches with color selection and layers
- 🐛 Inability to rotate canvas or access gallery easily
- 🐛 Lack of blurring and clipping mask tools

**Reported bugs**

- Layers randomly deleted or corrupted
- Freezing when using certain tools like the eyedropper
- Saving issues leading to loss of progress
- Incompatibility with newer iPad Pro devices

**Requested features**

- Add blurring and clipping mask tools
- Improve gallery and canvas rotation functionality
- Allow custom font import
- Add effects like glow, stroke, and drop shadow
- Implement layer grouping and organization


### Makeup Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeup-studio-pro-sketchbook/id6471482261)

This app allows users to practice and visualize makeup looks on diverse digital face charts. Explore a vast collection of colors and textures to create natural or glamorous styles, and even pick outfits to complete the look. Perfect for aspiring and professional makeup artists, or anyone wanting to experiment with virtual beauty.

**Highlights:** Diverse face chart templates, Extensive makeup color palettes, Variety of makeup textures, Mirror tool for precise application, Outfit selection feature, Virtual makeup visualization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month  Subscription Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| 2 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Creative freedom
- 🙌 No ads
- 💕 Loved by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for key features
- 🔧 Lack of blending tools
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited options

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling issues
- Makeup application problems
- Glitches when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Add blending tool
- Improve hair coloring options
- Provide more free content
- Add tutorial/guidance for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketchbook® free?

Sketchbook® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Makeup Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sketchbook® or Makeup Studio?

Sketchbook® is rated higher. Sketchbook® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 221K ratings, while Makeup Studio averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Sketchbook® or Makeup Studio have ads?

Makeup Studio shows ads; Sketchbook® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sketchbook® or Makeup Studio?

Sketchbook® ships an update every 2 months, and Makeup Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Sketchbook® was updated on November 10, 2026 and Makeup Studio on November 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.*