# BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark vs Collage Maker

BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark and Collage Maker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 30% of BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark's. Collage Maker also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 42) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Collage Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.8 for BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark against 4.9 for Collage Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark has 2.2K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark's written reviews are positive against 100% of Collage Maker's.

BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark ships an update monthly, Collage Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beforeafter-instant-watermark/id1023269035/reviews) | **[4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-picture-layout/id6497485461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel V.W](https://appshunter.io/developer/356865981) | [Practical Apps from Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741404046) |

## What reviewers say

### BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beforeafter-instant-watermark/id1023269035)

Easily create side-by-side before and after images with automatic layout and customization. Add watermarks, censor bars, borders, and square formats for social media sharing. This app simplifies image comparison and presentation.

**Highlights:** Automatic before-after image creation, Customizable text/image watermarks, Optional privacy censor bars, Auto layout for different photo sizes, Add and customize borders, Square format for social media, Auto resize for easy sharing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Remove Watermark" at promotional price | $0.99 | one-time |
| Compress Image at promo price | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Auto Censor-bar on Eyes" at promotional price | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Your Own Watermark" at promotional price | $2.99 | one-time |
| "Unlock All" at promo price | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and fast
- 💯 Excellent for before and after photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to add/manage photos
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loading screens
- App not opening or closing unexpectedly
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to zoom and adjust photo sizes
- Option to add custom watermarks
- Improved photo management and organization


### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-picture-layout/id6497485461)

Create dynamic before-and-after videos with a smooth wipe transition. Easily showcase transformations, progress, or differences between two images with customizable animations and formats. Perfect for personal or professional visual storytelling.

**Highlights:** Before and after video creation, Wipe transition effect, Customizable animation speed, Adjustable slider aesthetics, Multiple video formats, Direct saving and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark free?

BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark or Collage Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark or Collage Maker have ads?

Neither BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark nor Collage Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark or Collage Maker?

BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark ships an update monthly, and Collage Maker every 10 days. Most recently, BeforeAfter, Instant Watermark was updated on November 6, 2026 and Collage Maker on October 30, 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.*