# Profile Border vs Frames

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Profile Border at 1.1K against Frames's 9. Profile Border also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Frames's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Profile Border sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Frames sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Profile Border against 4.6 for Frames. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Profile Border has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Profile Border ships an update monthly, Frames every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Profile Border | Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-border-picture-maker/id1363357112/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-profile-pic-borders/id1506515912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) | [Emre Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458413627) |

## What reviewers say

### Profile Border

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-border-picture-maker/id1363357112)

Easily add stylish frames to your profile pictures for social media. Create eye-catching circular avatars with a variety of custom borders, including popular styles like Instagram Story and Donut. Enhance your online presence with unique photo frames.

**Highlights:** Add custom frames to profile pictures, Create circular avatar images, Variety of border styles, Instagram Story border, Facebook and Instagram Close Friends Stories

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Borders and Memoji | $5.99 | per month |
| One Month Borders Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| One Year Borders Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Borders Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year Borders Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Custom Profile Borders Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One Year Borders Pro | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Variety of border designs
- 🚀 Quick to apply borders
- 😊 Helpful for social media profiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced
- 🔍 Limited selection in free version
- 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete or remove borders
- Inconsistent border appearance across devices
- Difficulty canceling subscription

**Requested features**

- More holiday-themed borders
- Ability to add custom text or designs
- Metallic/glossy border options
- Improved color customization


### Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-profile-pic-borders/id1506515912)

Enhance your social media profile pictures with unique borders and stickers. Easily create a more remarkable and distinctive look for your online presence. The app guides you through selecting photos, applying frames, and saving your creations.

**Highlights:** Add circular borders, Apply stickers, Change sticker colors, Select photos from library, Save edited pictures, Monthly subscription for full access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Profile Border free?

Profile Border is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Frames free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Profile Border or Frames?

Profile Border is rated higher. Profile Border averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Frames averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Profile Border or Frames have ads?

Neither Profile Border nor Frames shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Profile Border or Frames?

Profile Border ships an update monthly, and Frames every 2 months. Most recently, Profile Border was updated on September 26, 2026 and Frames on June 4, 2026.

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