# Profile Border vs Avatar Master

The clearest difference is ads: Profile Border at none against Avatar Master's shown. Profile Border also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 11) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Avatar Master's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Profile Border sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Avatar Master sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Profile Border holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Profile Border has 1.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Profile Border's written reviews are positive against 100% of Avatar Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Profile Border | Avatar Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-border-picture-maker/id1363357112/reviews)** | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-master-ai-evolution/id1568731257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) | [Nanomag International corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478001054) |

## 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


### Avatar Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-master-ai-evolution/id1568731257)

Transform your photos into unique avatars with AI-powered tools. Create anime versions, custom stickers, and try on different outfits. Enhance your profile pictures with borders, text, and background replacements to stand out on social media.

**Highlights:** AI Anime transformations, AI sticker creation, AI clothes changer, Avatar borders and decorations, AI face swap, AI background removal and replacement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| 140 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Profile Border free?

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

### Is Avatar Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Profile Border or Avatar Master?

Profile Border is rated higher. Profile Border averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Avatar Master averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Profile Border or Avatar Master have ads?

Avatar Master shows ads; Profile Border does not.

### Which is updated more often, Profile Border or Avatar Master?

Profile Border ships an update monthly, and Avatar Master monthly. Most recently, Profile Border was updated on September 24, 2026 and Avatar Master on June 4, 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.*