# Frames vs Profile picture maker

The clearest difference is ads: Frames at none against Profile picture maker's shown. Frames also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Profile picture maker's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frames sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Profile picture maker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 Frames against 4.7 for Profile picture maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Profile picture maker has 482 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Frames ships an update every 2 months, Profile picture maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frames | Profile picture maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-profile-pic-borders/id1506515912/reviews) | **[4.7 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-picture-maker-propic/id1508861315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **482** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458413627) | [Hashone Tech LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481683043) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Profile picture maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-picture-maker-propic/id1508861315)

Enhance your social media profile pictures with designer borders and photo editing tools. Choose from over 15 categories of unique frames to make your avatar stand out on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

**Highlights:** Designer borders for profile pictures, Vast collection of border styles, Favorites for quick access, Regularly updated designs, 15+ diverse border categories, Customizable border colors, Photo editor with filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Profile Borders ProPic | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 Days Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| ProPic Plus (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.49 | per year |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Profile Borders ProPic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Wide variety of frame designs and borders
- ✨ Great for creating Facebook profile pictures
- 🎯 Customizable options for different occasions and holidays
- 💰 Good free options available without subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited text customization capabilities
- 💸 High subscription price for additional features
- 🔍 No search functionality to find specific frames
- ❌ Lack of holiday-specific frame options
- 🐛 Confusing navigation to access all available options

**Reported bugs**

- Frame selection doesn't allow picture selection afterward
- Incorrect background rendering
- Difficulty accessing all available frames
- Custom text feature not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Ability to add and edit custom text with font options
- Search functionality to filter frames by category
- Holiday and seasonal frame collections
- Political/civic frames (I voted, I will vote)
- More customization options for text styling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frames free?

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

### Is Profile picture maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Frames or Profile picture maker?

Profile picture maker is rated higher. Frames averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Profile picture maker averages 4.7 from 482 ratings.

### Do Frames or Profile picture maker have ads?

Profile picture maker shows ads; Frames does not.

### Which is updated more often, Frames or Profile picture maker?

Frames ships an update every 2 months, and Profile picture maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Frames was updated on June 4, 2026 and Profile picture maker on September 18, 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.*