# Black Background vs Profile Picture Border Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Profile Picture Border Editor at 67% against Black Background's 0%. Profile Picture Border Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Black Background's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (132 vs 37). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Background sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Profile Picture Border Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Profile Picture Border Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Black Background's written reviews are positive against 67% of Profile Picture Border Editor's.

Black Background ships an update every 4 months, Profile Picture Border Editor every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Background | Profile Picture Border Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-background/id1491412555/reviews) | **[4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-picture-border-editor/id6447441095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T-Logic](https://appshunter.io/developer/525129281) | [Kemal Bakacak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475963902) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Background

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-background/id1491412555)

Easily add black backgrounds to your photos to create perfectly square images for social media. Enhance your pictures with a simple tap and export them ready for platforms like Instagram.

**Highlights:** Add black backgrounds to photos, Create square images, Social media optimization, Easy to use interface, Export photos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |


### Profile Picture Border Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-picture-border-editor/id6447441095)

Enhance your social media presence by adding attractive frames and borders to your profile pictures. Easily create custom avatars with various designs and icons to make your photos stand out on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

**Highlights:** Add stunning picture frames, Use for all social media profile photos, Edit with cute design icons, Select frames from categories, Adjust position and scalability, Save edited photos easily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium - Framed Pic | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Background free?

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

### Is Profile Picture Border Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Black Background or Profile Picture Border Editor?

Profile Picture Border Editor is rated higher. Black Background averages 4.1 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Profile Picture Border Editor averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.

### Do Black Background or Profile Picture Border Editor have ads?

Profile Picture Border Editor shows ads; Black Background does not.

### Which is updated more often, Black Background or Profile Picture Border Editor?

Black Background ships an update every 4 months, and Profile Picture Border Editor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Black Background was updated on November 3, 2026 and Profile Picture Border Editor on November 3, 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.*