# Effectify for Messenger vs Custom Skin Creator

The clearest difference is rating: Custom Skin Creator at 4.6 against Effectify for Messenger's 2.7. Custom Skin Creator also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 47%) and ratings volume (35K vs 27). Effectify for Messenger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Effectify for Messenger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Custom Skin Creator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Custom Skin Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Custom Skin Creator has 35K 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 85% of Custom Skin Creator's.

Effectify for Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, Custom Skin Creator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Effectify for Messenger | Custom Skin Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectify-for-messenger/id972556918/reviews) | **[4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-skin-creator/id1473126991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apptly LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/480016024) | [Blakzero Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/898876511) |

## 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


### Custom Skin Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-skin-creator/id1473126991)

Design unique Minecraft skins with a vast array of clothing and accessory options. Easily customize every detail, from hair and eyes to outfits and jewelry. Save your creations and see them in a 3D model before applying them to the game.

**Highlights:** Custom skin creation, Extensive clothing and accessory options, Drawing and color customization, 3D model preview, Save and load skins, Compatibility with Minecraft PC and PE

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and create custom skins
- 👍 Lots of free options and customization
- 😊 Allows users to express creativity
- 🤩 Enables making unique Minecraft skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and visual issues
- 💸 Premium subscription is quite expensive
- 🤔 Some clothing options don't match well

**Reported bugs**

- Clothing items sometimes show incorrect patterns
- Skin not always displaying correctly in Minecraft
- Skin creator freezing or crashing occasionally

**Requested features**

- Add more free hairstyle and clothing options
- Implement a search/filter function for items
- Allow users to create their own skin designs
- Improve skin saving and importing process
- Add ability to adjust color/brightness of items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Effectify for Messenger free?

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

### Is Custom Skin Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Effectify for Messenger or Custom Skin Creator?

Custom Skin Creator is rated higher. Effectify for Messenger averages 2.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Custom Skin Creator averages 4.6 from 35K ratings.

### Do Effectify for Messenger or Custom Skin Creator have ads?

Custom Skin Creator shows ads; Effectify for Messenger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Effectify for Messenger or Custom Skin Creator?

Effectify for Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Custom Skin Creator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Effectify for Messenger was updated on October 15, 2026 and Custom Skin Creator on October 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.*