# FrameMagic - Collage Maker — user reviews

> 358 indexed App Store user reviews of FrameMagic by Dongwook Cho, rated 4.40/5 from 891 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framemagic-collage-maker/id460296537/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framemagic-collage-maker/id460296537.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 691 · 4★ 86 · 3★ 19 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 84

## What do users think of FrameMagic?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⭐️ Great layouts and features
- 💻 Wonderful for collages and editing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 💰 Paid features now required for basic use
- 🔒 Locked out of previously purchased content
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to access all photos
- Restore purchases not functioning

**Most requested features**

- Restore previously purchased content
- Maintain free access to core features
- Reasonable pricing for longtime users

## Newest reviews (15 of 358)

### 1/5 — Bad

*2024-10-15, version 13.13.2*

Horrible

### 1/5 — Rip Off

*2024-10-03, version 13.13.1*

I’ve been using this app since 2014 for my small business and had paid to unlock all of the layouts.  When I updated to iOS 18, the app wouldn’t work, so I deleted it and redownloaded it, restored my in-app purchases and now some of the features I always use won’t work unless I pay $99.  Pass.  I can just use the Pages app for free.

### 1/5 — 騙錢

*2024-09-18*

以前明明有付費，可以使用全部功能！！！為什麼一陣子沒用之後，居然要開始繳年費了？？？甚至使『アプリ內購の回復』，居然不行回復！！
既然無法使用之前的會員資格，是不是要退錢，這軟體實在太過份了

### 1/5 — 全く分かりません

*2024-09-07*

英語だと分かりません。分かりやすく日本語にして欲しい

### 1/5 — Redownloaded! Used to be great!

*2024-07-13, version 13.12.2*

I got my phone wet and had to replace the app.  When I did all the features I used to enjoy were gone and after every click it says “free trial or upgrade”. Every single click. If you decline it should gray out the features that aren’t included.  Instead it lets you create a slideshow and when you try to play it then it again tells you to upgrade or do the trial!  

Gonna delete the app that I used to enjoy.

### 1/5 — False advertising - “free trial”

*2024-07-08, version 13.12.2*

Do not click “Free Trial” unless you intend to pay for a subscription. You will be billed immediately and Apple will deny you a refund even if you dispute it within the hour. THIEVES!

### 1/5 — Paid for lifetime access, still asking for more $$

*2024-06-17, version 13.12.1*

I’ve been an avid user of this app for several years, but it seems that they don’t value their loyal users anymore… especially in a time where an app like Canva can do much more for free. 👀 seriously? I’ve paid for lifetime access a long time ago, but it seems as though they forgot about it in their system. Every time I try to restore my purchase, the link doesn’t even work. It feels like I’ve been ripped off. I won’t be using this app anymore. Honestly if you’re reading, you’re better off with apps like SCRL or Canva. At least their subscriptions are reasonable. This app was once great but it’s now a total rip off.

### 1/5 — So expensive and complicated!

*2024-04-24, version 13.10.14*

I liked the old version of FrameMagic. Free to use and very simple and easy UI.
$150 for full access to editing options? No thank you. I’m really tired of these subscription apps.
Will continue to use Snapseed for free.

### 2/5 — all old purchases do not count anymore

*2024-04-05*

Using this app since 2013. I’ve been buying all paid features. Now all the features are locked again and you ask for subscription. Is this a way of treating loyal customers? Plus the price is insane and is comparable with adobe subscription…

### 1/5 — SCAM! They charge you when you delete the app!

*2023-07-16, version 13.9.3*

These crooks charged me
$43 for deleting their app! And now Apple is giving me the runaround, I am on hold with a sixth representative over two hours to just get it refunded. Stay away from this scam and maybe it’s time to rethink using Apple altogether at this point. If I can’t get my money, I will call the police and file a report against the developer.

### 1/5 — Extremely disappointed to see you charging for basic use…

*2023-06-06, version 13.9.3*

This was my ‘go to’ photo app for years. Purchasing the app just to place text on a photo is out of the question. Wrong move developers…. Deleting the app from my phone since you don’t even get basic functions…. Sad to do this. Hope you will revisit your policy.

### 2/5 — 保存できない

*2023-05-24*

有料なのに苦労して編集した動画を保存したはずが、全て消えていて時間と労力が台無し！
それに編集で少し時間を置いてしまうと写真が所々黒い画面になってしまう。
とても愛用してたアプリなのに残念。

### 1/5 — Thumbs down

*2023-05-13, version 13.9.3*

This app use to be free and after a update it is not anymore.

### 1/5 — Had a paid original version- Now updated and have to pay again!

*2023-05-03, version 13.9.3*

I had the paid original version- Now it’s updated and have to pay again!
Totally unfair; cheated.
Customer loyalty= 0

### 1/5 — Sadly this app has died!

*2023-04-30, version 13.9.3*

I have used this app for ages & recommended it to many of my photographic friends. Unfortunately it now has a glitch where is absolutely no grid …. Just a big black square …. So I can’t use it & have resorted to another app. Such a shame. I have restarted my device & deleted & uploaded the app again from the App Store & it makes absolutely no difference. All I get is a black screen

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — なんだこれ

*2026-04-03*

即削除

### 1/5 — Geküdigt

*2026-03-04*

Meine Antwort auf die Kostenerhebung.

### 1/5 — 無料→有料

*2026-01-27*

ブレンド機能が好きだったが完全に有料化されてアンインストールしました

### 1/5 — オーディオがつけられない

*2025-10-19*

編集動画にオーディオをつけようとするとアプリが落ちてしまう不具合を修正していただきたいです

### 1/5 — Long time user & I can’t reload purchases.

*2025-09-23, version 14.0.4*

I downloaded this app years ago & I’ve loved it for just as long. Even purchased the extra filters, effects & stickers but now I’m locked out from restoring my purchases which is so frustrating. I’d rather not have to find another app but it’s looking that way.

### 1/5 — Same story, BEWARE

*2025-07-18, version 13.14.5*

Paid for app several years ago. Restored purchase doesn’t work.  They want $99 to unlock what I already unlocked several years ago.  Sent receipt.  I will update if they make it right.

### 1/5 — 非常に残念

*2025-06-13*

愛用してましたが、全部有料になったので消しました。

### 1/5 — Longtime user disappointed by changes

*2025-06-03, version 13.14.0*

I’ve been using FrameMagic for many years and always loved it. But now the app won’t update or download anymore, and when I search for it, I’m asked to pay a high price. That’s really frustrating for loyal users like me who supported this app from the beginning.

I wouldn’t mind paying a fair price, but the current cost feels too much especially when there are plenty of other photo editing apps out there. I really hope the developers consider offering a better option for longtime users.

### 1/5 — ※以前は無料、今はスパイウェア入りの可能性と¥15,000

*2025-05-31*

以前は無料のアプリだったが、久々に開くと有料じゃないとまともに使えないようになっていた。
安けりゃ買うか、数百円だろうと思ったら生涯利用：¥15,000というなんとも馬鹿げた数字www誰が買うねんwww
¥15,000もありゃJKと1発オ．ト．ナできるやん…
冗談はさておき、しかもしかも？色々と機能の表示が怪しい。
さらには中国で使われているっぽいフォントとか、やけにトラッキング、フルアクセス、カメラのアクセス許可をしつこく求めるあたり、これはあっ(察し…
絶対インストールしちゃいかん類のアプリっすねこれ
はぁー天安門、天安門！爆発が一番似合うシナの国！！

### 1/5 — バージョンアップにて。

*2025-01-22*

全てが有料になり高過ぎて正直必要ないが。
過去に(有料)購入して使っていた物を使えれば必要充分なので、バージョンダウンの仕方を教えて下さい。

メールも送ったが一切返信もないが？

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Fantastic app ‼️😍

*2025-10-29, version 14.0.6*

Such a great app! I’ve been using it since 2012 for various purposes, and it has never let me down. I love that it offers so many layouts for grid collages, and it’s incredibly straightforward to use. 
5/5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 5/5 — Review

*2025-09-03, version 13.14.5*

Been using for year_ wonderful

### 5/5 — 使いやすい！

*2024-02-23*

使いやすい！

### 5/5 — I can't access Frame magic as of yesterday. A pop-up m so I can't read it.Please help me. j

*2024-02-22, version 13.10.5*

I love this App. I can't access it because there is a statement that flashes when I open it. What can I do? I can't read your message.. What is happening? Help, please. I've been a customer for years. 
jbn12401@gmail

### 5/5 — Worth every penny for one time

*2023-12-09, version 13.10.4*

I’d been looking for a one time app fee in the collage area and decided to go with FrameMagic. Didn’t use it for a couple months and then decided to see if it could do a project in mind (Circle frame with circle photo inserts). Super robust, easy to navigate, lot of custom choices and I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2023-01-12, version 13.6.9*

True all in one collage app. Definitely one of the best collage apps on the market.

### 5/5 — Cannot purchase

*2022-01-21, version 13.3.0*

I was disappointed when this app became subscription only but I use it regularly so I was going to purchase a subscription. But when I click to purchase a lifetime subscription, nothing happens. It briefly says going to iTunes Store but nothing opens. There is no way to purchase it directly from the iTunes or App Store that I can find. Very disappointed, especially since I’m willing to give money for it but can’t.

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2021-12-26, version 13.2.3*

This is the best app I ever used to make c collage of pictures!

### 5/5 — Pago!!

*2021-12-09*

Hoje tudo é pago…nem os mais simples se pode fazer…desinstalando.

### 5/5 — Cant restore

*2021-12-02, version 13.1.3*

Updated 12/01/2022: Thank you so much for hearing the voice and fixing the problem.

I bought all editor tools and now all of the sudden my purchased items are become in preview mode. Why I should buy again when I already bought this. Not able to contact developer.

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