Comparison

Punch Craft vs Magic Borders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Punch Craft

Features
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Punch Craft is a little design studio where you turn your photos into stamps pressed onto a handmade notebook page. To turn ordinary moments into a cozy collection, pick one of 7 cute stamp shapes, crop your photo, and display it in your kraft paper gallery. FEATURES β€’ 7 different stamp shapes β€’ Pick a photo from your gallery or camera β€’ Drag and drop to position the stamp frame exactly where you want it β€’ A warm notebook look with kraft paper texture β€’ Light and dark theme β€’ Available in 21 languages β€’ All your data stays on your device POSTCARDS FOR SPECIAL DAYS Birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day… Design little postcards with your stamps and share them with the ones you love. WHY PUNCH CRAFT? Digital apps are so often cold and clinical. Punch Craft brings the sweet click of real paper punches and the warmth of handmade notebooks right to your phone. Don't just archive your photos; shape them, collect them, and create your very own little kraft gallery. PRIVACY COMES FIRST Punch Craft keeps your photos and stamps on your device only. No data is ever sent to our servers, and you never need to create an account. WHO IS IT FOR? β€’ Anyone who loves collecting photos β€’ Notebook and scrapbook lovers β€’ Those seeking a creative, handmade aesthetic β€’ Families looking for a sweet activity to do with their kids β€’ Anyone who wants to add a personal touch to special days Download now and make your first stamp! Terms of Use (EULA): https://mehmetciftci.com/punchcraft/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mehmetciftci.com/punchcraft/privacy.html

About

Magic Borders

Features
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Magic Borders puts a story around your photo. Instant frames, postage stamps, film strips, and collages β€” pick one and start. Grade the image, then set the frame. Export a still or a Live Photo at full size, and save the look as a template for next time. FRAMES THAT COMPOSE Give each picture a container that fits the moment: β€’ Instant frames, postage stamps, bubble stamps β€’ Film strips, classic borders, tickets, receipts β€’ Photo calendars, train windows, glass palettes β€’ Smart cards, collages (1–12 photos), hole punch, block swap Tune margins, ratio, paper, and type. Apply texture to the frame, the backing, or both β€” paper, linen, kraft, wood, washi, metal, hologram, and more. EDIT IN THE SAME PLACE You do not need a second app to finish the photo. Crop, filters, portrait retouch, curves, HSL, color wheels, and masks stay in one flow, then the frame goes on. STILL OR LIVE, FULL SIZE Edit and export Live Photos as well as stills. Choose the output size, keep original sound when you want it, save to the library, or share. YOUR LOOK, SAVED Keep favorite frames as templates. Browse looks on Discover, reuse them from Mine. The more you save, the faster the next export. MAGIC BORDERS PRO Optional Pro unlocks an ad-free experience, every texture, batch photo select, and template backup. Plans: β€’ Monthly subscription β€’ Yearly subscription β€’ Lifetime (one-time purchase) Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://art.xiaojiays.workers.dev/privacy_policy_en Terms of Service: https://art.xiaojiays.workers.dev/terms_of_service_en

Screenshots

Punch Craft4 screens
Magic Borders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Punch Craft at every 5 days against Magic Borders's fortnightly. Punch Craft also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Punch Craft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Magic Borders sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Punch Craft ships an update every 5 days, Magic Borders fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Punch Craft versus Magic Borders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunch CraftMagic Borders
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size137 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermehmet ciftci东 杨

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Punch Craft

Subscriptions2
  • Punch Craft Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Punch Craft Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Punch Craft Premium - Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Magic Borders

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Subscribe Annually$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime membership$14.99

Questions

Is Punch Craft free?
Punch Craft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Borders free?
Magic Borders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Punch Craft or Magic Borders have ads?
Both Punch Craft and Magic Borders show ads.
Which is updated more often, Punch Craft or Magic Borders?
Punch Craft ships an update every 5 days, and Magic Borders fortnightly. Most recently, Punch Craft was updated on October 12, 2026 and Magic Borders on September 30, 2026.

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