# Armor Avater Maker vs Custom Kicks

The clearest difference is update cadence: Armor Avater Maker at fortnightly against Custom Kicks's every 3 months. Armor Avater Maker also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Custom Kicks's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 365). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Armor Avater Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Custom Kicks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.7 for Armor Avater Maker against 4.7 for Custom Kicks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Custom Kicks has 2.5K ratings behind it against 365, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Armor Avater Maker's written reviews are positive against 85% of Custom Kicks's.

Armor Avater Maker ships an update fortnightly, Custom Kicks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Armor Avater Maker | Custom Kicks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armor-avater-maker/id1560099779/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-kicks/id1608401735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 365 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 85.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 538 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIDLANDSTORY inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496271121) | [Sneakerz FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608401917) |

## What reviewers say

### Armor Avater Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armor-avater-maker/id1560099779)

Design your own fantasy armor with this intuitive avatar maker. Choose from various parts, customize colors, and add decorations to create unique armor art. Save and share your creations as wallpapers or for character decoration.

**Highlights:** Intuitive armor design interface, Customizable armor parts, Color customization, Add decorations, Save as PNG wallpaper, Share creations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock item | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Highly customizable armor pieces (color, size, position)
- 👍 Easy to learn and use
- ✨ Good value for a free app
- 🚫 No auto-play ads, only banner ads or opt-in for unlocks
- 💡 Sparks creativity for artists and designers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚶‍♂️ Only male avatar available (major complaint)
- 📏 Model can be perceived as chubby
- 🦵 No legs visible on the model
- 🤔 Re-adjusting things can be difficult at times
- ↔️ Difficulty repeating exact colors

**Reported bugs**

- None explicitly mentioned as bugs, but 're adjusting thing’s difficult at times' could be a usability issue.

**Requested features**

- More armor piece options
- Female avatar option (or separate app for women is a workaround, not ideal)
- Ability to use items (swords, bows) from other apps in armor creator and vice versa
- Option to make the base invisible
- Size option for the base


### Custom Kicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-kicks/id1608401735)

Unleash your creativity with a digital sneaker coloring book. Design unique colorways and patterns on various shoe models using intuitive tools like brushes, spray cans, and a bucket fill. Save and share your custom sneaker art, or use it as a virtual practice tool for real-life customization.

**Highlights:** Sneaker customization, Digital coloring book, Multiple brush and spray tools, Bucket fill for quick coloring, Eraser and undo/redo functionality, Shading and texture options, Save and share designs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All - 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game to customize shoes
- 🥶 Cold and fun for sneaker heads
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 💰 Affordable premium access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited shoe selection
- 💢 Intrusive ads
- 🔧 Lacking key customization tools

**Reported bugs**

- Painting not registering properly
- Frequent crashes and app instability

**Requested features**

- Add more shoe models like Nike Air Force 1, Jordan 1, Dunks, etc.
- Implement an eyedropper tool for precise color selection
- Allow users to create and save their own shoe designs
- Introduce more materials and textures
- Add the ability to add custom logos and decals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Armor Avater Maker free?

Armor Avater Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Custom Kicks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Armor Avater Maker or Custom Kicks?

Custom Kicks is rated higher. Armor Avater Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Custom Kicks averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Armor Avater Maker or Custom Kicks have ads?

Both Armor Avater Maker and Custom Kicks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Armor Avater Maker or Custom Kicks?

Armor Avater Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Custom Kicks every 3 months. Most recently, Armor Avater Maker was updated on September 14, 2026 and Custom Kicks on September 22, 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.*