# Effectify for Messenger vs Dollify

The clearest difference is rating: Dollify at 4.5 against Effectify for Messenger's 2.7. Dollify also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 47%) and ratings volume (63K vs 27). Effectify for Messenger's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Effectify for Messenger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dollify sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dollify holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dollify has 63K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Effectify for Messenger's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dollify's.

Effectify for Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, Dollify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Effectify for Messenger | Dollify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectify-for-messenger/id972556918/reviews) | **[4.5 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dollify/id1444697551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 831 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apptly LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/480016024) | [David Alvarez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444697550) |

## What reviewers say

### Effectify for Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectify-for-messenger/id972556918)

Transform your selfies with fun face effects and send them to friends via Messenger. Explore aging, beards, monsters, and more. Mix and match effects for unique results.

**Highlights:** Apply face effects like aging, beards, and monsters, Send transformed photos via Facebook Messenger, Mix and combine multiple effects, Access effects from other "__ify" apps, Real-time preview of transformations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unibrow effect | Free | one-time |
| Pencil sketch effect | Free | one-time |
| Werewolf face effect | Free | one-time |
| Old age face effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bald head effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| More mustache effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| More beard effects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vampire face effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| More fat effects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie face effect | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Funny and hilarious effects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Cool app
- ✨ Realistic looking graphics
- 🚀 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Most features require purchase
- 😠 Dishonest advertising (not free)
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 👎 Limited free options
- 😬 Misleading descriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App does not open after update
- Purchased features not available
- Effects don't line up properly
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More free filters/effects
- Ability to use existing photos
- More options for drawing


### Dollify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dollify/id1444697551)

Create adorable, personalized avatars with a vast array of customization options. Easily design unique portraits by selecting from numerous items across 14 categories and their color variations. Share your creations and get featured on social media.

**Highlights:** Create custom avatars, 14 customization categories, Thousands of unique combinations, Color variations for items, Easy to use interface, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pets Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hands Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Makeup Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| FANTASY_PACKAGE_IAP | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Purchase | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Great game
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🙂 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Ability to create characters that look like friends/family
- 🚀 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features are expensive
- 🔒 Limited number of free dolls
- 🐛 Glitches with saving/editing dolls
- 🎨 Lack of diverse hair/eye color options in free version
- 🎨 Inability to customize full body

**Reported bugs**

- Dolls turning black when adding clothes
- Saving/editing issues causing loss of progress

**Requested features**

- Add more free hairstyles and clothing options
- Allow unlimited doll creation without premium
- Add ability to customize facial features (nose, eyes, etc.)
- Implement full body customization
- Add more diverse skin tones, hair colors, and eye colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Effectify for Messenger free?

Effectify for Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dollify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Effectify for Messenger or Dollify?

Dollify is rated higher. Effectify for Messenger averages 2.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Dollify averages 4.5 from 63K ratings.

### Do Effectify for Messenger or Dollify have ads?

Neither Effectify for Messenger nor Dollify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Effectify for Messenger or Dollify?

Effectify for Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dollify monthly. Most recently, Effectify for Messenger was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dollify on October 14, 2026.

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