Comparison

Photo Frames Editor vs Layout

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

Head to head
About

Photo Frames Editor

Easily enhance your photos with a vast collection of frames and filters. Customize your images with over 2700 picture frames and 40+ effects. Add text and crop your photos to create beautiful, personalized memories.

Highlights
  • Over 2700 picture frames
  • 40+ photo filters
  • Photo cropper
  • Fast photo frame editor
  • Change frame color
  • Add text to frames
Features
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A best photo frame editor application for online photo frames for pictures and camera filters. Application has unlimited Photo Frames best of online photo frames available and popular photo frames sharing application. Customize the looks of your HD digital photos with 40+ filters. Join millions of users online worldwide in pic frames fan pages. You can create best photo frames and photo effects using this app. Download photo effects and add HD beautiful love, romantic frames to your digital photos. Choose HD photo from gallery or take instant photos for frames with camera, select online photo frame store and apply to your picture to make your moment more beautiful with multiple photo frames and picture editor effects. Share on Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Mail, Photo Library and many other installed applications. FEATURES: • Over 2700+ picture frames available • 40+ photo filters effects • Photo Cropper Application • Fast Photo Frame Editor • Change color of Photo Frames • Add text on picture frames CATEGORIES:- Baby Picture Frames Editor, Kids, Children, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Silver, Golden, Hoardings, Billboards, Holiday, Summer, Beach, Funny, Pip Effects, Womens Day, Valentine Day, Rose Day, Teddy Day, Hearts, Love Frames, Propose Day, Halloween, Chocolate Photo to frames, Celebration Frame of Photo, Crafted, Dreamy, Flowers, Friendship, Glitters and Sparkles, Romantic, Naturals, Pet, Realistic picture frames, Royal Photos For Frames, Birthday, Country, Fake magazines, St. Patrick Day, Wooden Picture Frames Editor, Wedding Frames for pictures, Christmas Frames, New Year Frames, Naturals Frames, Gold Picture frames, Diamonds frames for photos & Vintage Frames, Friendship Pictures Frames, Autumn, Winter, Spring. Few words from users: Finally an app with beautiful traditional custom picture frames. I'm so tired of only getting plain modern frames as our only choice. Thank you for having a great variety for us all. Great app This is so awesome. I am totally addicted. I frame almost all my pics now. I love the many options for all occasions. I've used a lot of different framing apps in the past and this one by far is the best framing app. Really easy to use and many pretty frames for pictures to choose from. Loving it so far. It's user friendly for those who aren't that great at technology. If I can use anyone can.So many custom picture frames to choose from and they are amazing. I use this app when I'm making a slide show. I've used Framify for many of my friends pics who just don't do things like that and they are thrilled. The biggest selection love the choices and ease of use. These custom picture frames for pictures are so cute They are exactly what I was looking for to frame my pics of my daughters. Best picture frames creator so far, Great variety of floral and wood frames for picture. It is my favourite app to use for pictures of grand children. I also used it to create a wedding photo effects, it is beautiful very easy app to use. It's great to edit pictures of my daughter. I love this app because it has so many custom frames for pictures for so many occasions.I love these custom frames, they are unique and different. I love how their are new custom picture frames to go with each holiday as well Payments and Renewal: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://ankurvema.github.io/FocusApp/picgrid-terms.html Privacy policy: http://framify.in/privacy_policy.html

About

Layout

Easily combine your favorite photos into stunning collages with a wide variety of layouts, shapes, and styles. Enhance your creations with filters and share unique visual stories. The app offers a flexible, quick, and simple workflow for creating eye-catching content.

Highlights
  • Wide array of layouts, shapes, and styles
  • Rotate, resize, and rearrange photos freely
  • Extensive collection of filters
  • Video collages for Instagram
  • Simple and quick workflow
  • Instagram-ready grid templates
Features
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Your memories deserve more than a basic grid. Turn your favorite moments into visual masterpieces with Layout—the premier photo collage maker for creators. Ranked #1 in Graphics & Design across multiple countries, Layout is the modern successor to the classic collage experience. It is a professional-grade photo collage maker and video collage editor built for fast, aesthetic storytelling. From seamless Instagram carousels to viral Reels, Layout removes the friction between your creative idea and the final export. The Creator’s Choice: 500+ Layouts & Frames Massive Template Library: Explore over 500+ handcrafted collage layouts, ranging from classic photo grids to artistic freeform scrapbooks. Seamless Carousels: Easily stitch and combine images into continuous, swipeable Instagram Carousels with perfect transitions. Iconic Film & Polaroid Frames: Elevate your photo collage with Vintage textures, Film frames, Retro Polaroid borders, and minimalist aesthetics. Hybrid Video Collage: Don’t choose between formats. Our video collage maker lets you seamlessly mix 4K videos and high-res photos in one stunning frame. Smart AI Cutout: Break the grid! Use the precision cutout tool to remove backgrounds and create layered, journal-style collages and custom stickers. Social UI Templates: Unique collage maker templates featuring iMessage, Instagram, Facebook, and Google Search interfaces. Designed for Every Special Moment: Life’s Big Milestones: Celebrate everything from newborn baby showers and milestone birthdays to beautiful wedding galleries. Seasonal Inspirations: Fresh photo collage designs added weekly for every major holiday—from Easter and Valentine’s Day to the magic of the Winter Season. Trend-Ready Tools: Instantly generate Year-in-Review recaps, Top 9 grids, Photobooth strips, and professional Before & After transformation shots. Print-Ready Quality: Export in ultra-high resolution. Perfect for physical photo albums, professional portfolios, or wall art. Wallpaper & Poster Maker: Design custom, aesthetic phone wallpapers using flexible collage tools and specialized aspect ratios. Precision Controls & Global Exports: Pixel-Perfect Editing: Enjoy fluid controls to mirror, flip, drag, and scale with total accuracy inside your photo grid. Optimized Aspect Ratios: Instant presets for Instagram Stories, TikTok, Pinterest, and Reels, plus standard dimensions for professional printing. Perfect For: Content Creators building aesthetic video collages and seamless carousels for social media. Memory Keepers creating digital scrapbooks, travel journals, and baby books. Small Businesses designing professional before & after showcases for fitness, beauty, or home decor. Digital Artists looking for a freeform collage maker to build unique moodboards. Stop settling for boring photo frames. Join millions of users worldwide. Download Layout—the top-ranked photo collage maker—and start creating today! ---- Subscribe to take advantage of the features described above. Subscription length: weekly, monthly, yearly By subscribing you get unlimited edits and access to our tools. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For the Terms of service and privacy policy, please check: http://braincake.net/collage_privacy.html http://braincake.net/collage_terms.html

Screenshots

Photo Frames Editor4 screens
Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Photo Frames Editor at free with in-app purchases against Layout's subscription. Photo Frames Editor also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Layout's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Photo Frames Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Layout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Frames Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 46K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Photo Frames Editor's written reviews are positive against 89% of Layout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Frames Editor ships an update monthly, Layout every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Photo Frames Editor versus Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Frames EditorLayout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29K ratings) — better4.6 (46K ratings)
Positive reviews95.1% of reviews — better88.8% of reviews
Number of ratings29K46K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnkur ChauhanFitness Labs

Customer experience

Photo Frames Editor

All ratings29,476 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews771 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.0%

Layout

All ratings46,075 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews3,050 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.1%

User reviews

Photo Frames Editor

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🎨 Variety of frames
  • 💡 Themed frames for occasions
  • 🎨 Easy to use and adjust photos
  • 👍 Enhances photos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔒 Subscription model concerns
  • 🎨 Some frames cover too much of the photo

Layout

From 46K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
  • 💡 Lots of free features and customization options
  • ⭐ Great app for creating collages
  • 👌 Simple and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited access to premium features without subscription
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription model can be costly for some users
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced editing tools

Bugs and requests

Photo Frames Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with saving edited photos
  • Frames failing to download properly
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More frame options for pets, travel, and other themes
  • Ability to rotate/adjust photos within frames
  • Text editing and customization options
  • Ability to save edited photos to device

Layout

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Difficulty uploading recent photos
  • Inconsistent behavior when rotating or resizing images
  • Saving issues and lost progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free layout and design options
  • Ability to resize and reposition photos within templates
  • Integration with social media platforms
  • Improved photo editing capabilities

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Photo Frames Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Framify Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Complete Unlock$49.99
8 purchases

Layout

Subscriptions8
  • Collage Maker Pro7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Photo Collage Maker7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Collage Maker Pro7 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • Collage Pro$19.991 Year
  • Photo Collage maker Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Collage Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Photo Collage Maker Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Collage Maker Pro - Family Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Photo Frames Editor free?
Photo Frames Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Layout free?
Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Frames Editor or Layout?
Photo Frames Editor is rated higher. Photo Frames Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Layout averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.
Do Photo Frames Editor or Layout have ads?
Neither Photo Frames Editor nor Layout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Frames Editor or Layout?
Photo Frames Editor ships an update monthly, and Layout every 5 days. Most recently, Photo Frames Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Layout on September 24, 2026.

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