Comparison

CutePolish vs Nailbot by Preemadonna

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

Head to head
About

CutePolish

Discover hundreds of free, easy nail art design video tutorials created by a top YouTube nail artist. Learn step-by-step manicures for various occasions and share your own creations. Get tips and tricks for perfect nail art at home.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of free nail art video tutorials
  • Step-by-step instructions for beginners
  • New videos added weekly
  • Themed designs for various occasions
  • Share your nail art recreations
  • Tips and tricks from a top nail artist
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It's finally here--- the official app for CutePolish nail art designs! Express your individuality and let your nails become your MUST-HAVE accessory. You have ten small canvases that you take with you everywhere... so why not show off your artistic style to the world? Get ready for loads of compliments! This app features HUNDREDS of FREE, easy, and cute nail art design video tutorials created for YOU by YouTube's #1 Nail Artist, Sandi Crystal Ball. She will take you step-by-step through easy and fun manicures that you can recreate at home! With HD video, and easy-to-follow steps created for beginners, you will have gorgeous, trendy nail art at your fingertips (literally!). WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS FREE APP: VIDEOS Over 200 nail art design tutorials that are easy to follow and fun to create! New videos are added weekly! Themed designs for many different occasions such as holidays, parties, prom, seasons, back-to-school, etc. RECREATIONS Share your recreations of CutePolish designs in the app with the photo feed! View the nail art recreations of others and “like” their photos. TIPS Sandi is sharing her tips and tricks on how to paint and design nails perfectly! Learn how to DIY your own nail art tools with common items lying around your house.

About

Nailbot by Preemadonna

This app lets you print custom nail art and photos directly onto your nails using a connected device. Explore thousands of designs, create your own, and even record the printing process to share your unique manicures.

Highlights
  • Print custom designs and photos on nails
  • Access thousands of free emojis and art
  • Create personalized nail art with text and stickers
  • Preview designs with AR placement
  • Record and share nail art printing videos
  • Watch setup and tutorial videos
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Nailbot is powered by your creative spirit. If you can imagine it, you can print it! It’s as easy as prep, personalize, and print. The Nailbot app pairs with your Nailbot device via Bluetooth to print images and photos directly from your iPhone. Unleash Your Creativity! DISCOVER • Search from thousands of free emojis, geometric art, florals, and other designs to decorate your nails. • Discover exclusive nail art from designers you love. • Explore the possibilities of your Nailbot system! MAKE • Create your own custom design or upload photos straight from your camera roll to print on your nail in seconds. • Customize your designs by cropping, adding text, adding stickers, or adding a filter. • Make custom playlists of your favorite art to share with your friends to have matching mani’s. PRINT • Print your design onto each nail in seconds! • Print with precision. Use our AR feature to preview nail art placement before you print. • Need to reprint? Erase easily with the swipe of an alcohol wipe RECORD • Easily record the live-action printing process with our in-app video recorder. • Videos are saved directly to your camera roll. • Share your nail art video to your social channels to show off your instant mani magic! WATCH • Tutorials walk you step-by-step through the initial setup of Nailbot. • View FAQ and troubleshooting videos to learn more about your Nailbot system and app. • Watch video demos of nail prep and printing techniques. Preemadonna believes in a world where artists, makers, and creators dream big and act bigger. Join the Community! www.instagram.com/@preemadonna www.tiktok.com/@nailbot www.preemadonna.com Read more about our terms and privacy policy here: Terms of Services - https://www.preemadonna.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy - https://www.preemadonna.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

CutePolish4 screens
Nailbot by Preemadonna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nailbot by Preemadonna at 5.0 against CutePolish's 3.3. CutePolish's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nailbot by Preemadonna holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutePolish ships an update every 4 months, Nailbot by Preemadonna every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CutePolish versus Nailbot by Preemadonna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutePolishNailbot by Preemadonna
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (37 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB147 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRed PistonPreemadonna Inc.

Customer experience

CutePolish

All ratings37 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral18.9%
Negative32.4%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative11.4%

Nailbot by Preemadonna

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CutePolish

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App reports no internet connection when connection is active
  • Videos fail to load or display
  • Audio not working on video playback
  • App crashes when uploading recreation photos
  • Recreations tab shows 'slow connection' error with strong WiFi
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  • Slow video loading times
  • App not found or won't install on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Favorites/bookmarks folder for organizing designs by category
  • User profile page to track personal recreations and likes received
  • Search bar to find videos by title
  • Ability to follow other users and see their creations
  • Content filtering to prevent non-nail-art posts
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  • Comment section for recreations
  • View history of liked recreations
  • Offline video viewing capability
  • Improved recreations layout with newest posts at top
  • Larger thumbnail images for easier design selection
  • Report button for inappropriate content
  • Daily or weekly tips rotation

Nailbot by Preemadonna

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CutePolish

No in-app purchases

None

Nailbot by Preemadonna

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CutePolish free?
CutePolish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nailbot by Preemadonna free?
Nailbot by Preemadonna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CutePolish or Nailbot by Preemadonna?
Nailbot by Preemadonna is rated higher. CutePolish averages 3.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Nailbot by Preemadonna averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do CutePolish or Nailbot by Preemadonna have ads?
Neither CutePolish nor Nailbot by Preemadonna shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CutePolish or Nailbot by Preemadonna?
CutePolish ships an update every 4 months, and Nailbot by Preemadonna every 3 months. Most recently, CutePolish was updated on October 8, 2026 and Nailbot by Preemadonna on September 29, 2026.

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