# Monogram Advance vs Pimp Your Name

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pimp Your Name at 57% against Monogram Advance's 0%. Pimp Your Name also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (449 vs 4). Monogram Advance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monogram Advance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pimp Your Name sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pimp Your Name holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pimp Your Name has 449 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Monogram Advance's written reviews are positive against 57% of Pimp Your Name's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monogram Advance | Pimp Your Name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogram-advance/id1270046963/reviews) | **[4.5 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimp-your-name/id1317766322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **449** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nisha Mehta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117739608) | [Marcos Roy](https://appshunter.io/developer/960385542) |

## What reviewers say

### Monogram Advance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monogram-advance/id1270046963)

Create personalized phone wallpapers with custom monograms and backgrounds. Design unique backgrounds for yourself, family, and friends using a wide selection of artistic elements and customization options.

**Highlights:** Artist-designed monograms, Save monograms within the app, Create backgrounds for others, Large selection of backgrounds, Customize font, color, and shape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pimp Your Name

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimp-your-name/id1317766322)

Design personalized lock screen wallpapers featuring your name or initials. Choose from over 40 unique designs created by professional artists and set your custom background. Make your phone stand out with a unique lock screen.

**Highlights:** Create personalized name wallpapers, Over 40 unique design options, Preview designs before saving, Save images to camera roll, Set as lock screen background

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Easy customization with name and background selection
- 🎨 Free app with good core functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple process
- 💯 Works well once users understand how to use it
- 🎭 Seasonal/themed wallpapers available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Limited background options (only ~52 available)
- 💰 Requires payment/ads to access premium features
- 🐛 Text rendering issues (wrong names displayed)
- ⏳ App loading and performance problems
- 🎨 Boring and uninspired background designs

**Reported bugs**

- Text rendering displays wrong names (e.g., 'polly' shows as 'rolly')
- App freezes and excessive loading times
- Wallpaper won't set as phone background from settings
- Ad rewards don't work properly to unlock features
- Background selection doesn't cycle to new options properly

**Requested features**

- Add more background options (200+ backgrounds requested)
- Include specific names in database (Carlee, Zoey, etc.)
- Add more font styles and options
- Include popular character themes (Stitch, celebrities)
- Add shape, lighting, and special effects features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monogram Advance free?

Monogram Advance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pimp Your Name free?

Pimp Your Name is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monogram Advance or Pimp Your Name?

Pimp Your Name is rated higher. Monogram Advance averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pimp Your Name averages 4.5 from 449 ratings.

### Do Monogram Advance or Pimp Your Name have ads?

Pimp Your Name shows ads; Monogram Advance does not.

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