# Frames vs Profile Picture PFP Maker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Profile Picture PFP Maker at weekly against Frames's every 2 months. Profile Picture PFP Maker also leads on ratings volume (446 vs 9). Frames's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, rating, ads 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 PFP Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 PFP Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Profile Picture PFP Maker has 446 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Frames ships an update every 2 months, Profile Picture PFP Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frames | Profile Picture PFP Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-profile-pic-borders/id1506515912/reviews) | **[4.7 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-picture-pfp-maker/id1620670781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **446** |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458413627) | [Eilon Krauthammer](https://appshunter.io/developer/963474325) |

## 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 PFP Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-picture-pfp-maker/id1620670781)

Easily create professional-looking profile pictures with customizable borders, background replacements, and unique filters. Preview your creations in social media scale before saving.

**Highlights:** Precise image cropping, Background removal and replacement, Customizable borders, 40+ unique filters, 1:1 social media preview

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Profile Studio Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Profile Studio Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Profile Studio Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Profile Studio Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| 3 AI Avatars Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 AI Avatar Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Resizes pictures perfectly
- 👍 Helpful for YouTubers
- 👍 Good for profile pictures
- 👍 High-quality photos
- 👍 Many editing options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced for features
- 🤔 Results look unrecognizable
- 👎 Terrible app experience
- ❌ Cannot use pro for free
- 🤷 Confusing to open/use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- No contact information for issues
- Repeats error messages on upload
- Confusing initial setup/no start button

**Requested features**

- Ability to type things
- More options for the price
- Ability to add extra photos
- Fix repeated error messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frames free?

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

### Is Profile Picture PFP Maker free?

Profile Picture PFP Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Frames or Profile Picture PFP Maker?

Profile Picture PFP Maker is rated higher. Frames averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Profile Picture PFP Maker averages 4.7 from 446 ratings.

### Do Frames or Profile Picture PFP Maker have ads?

Neither Frames nor Profile Picture PFP Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frames or Profile Picture PFP Maker?

Frames ships an update every 2 months, and Profile Picture PFP Maker weekly. Most recently, Frames was updated on June 4, 2026 and Profile Picture PFP Maker on September 25, 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.*