# Long Image Maker vs Collage Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Collage Maker at 4.8 against Long Image Maker's 1.0. Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (778 vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Long Image Maker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Collage Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 778 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Long Image Maker's written reviews are positive against 75% of Collage Maker's.

Long Image Maker ships an update monthly, Collage Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long Image Maker | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-image-maker/id1181341108/reviews) | **[4.8 (778 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **778** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [奇志 熊](https://appshunter.io/developer/645849034) | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) |

## What reviewers say

### Long Image Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-image-maker/id1181341108)

Create vertical collages from your photos and videos, perfect for social media. Add watermarks, timestamps, and locations to your images. Batch edit photos with rotation and cropping tools.

**Highlights:** Create tower-style collages, Watermark photos with text, images, or EXIF data, Batch rotate and crop photos, Add timestamps and locations to photos, Sort photos by creation time or aspect ratio, Convert images to PDF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Advertisements | $19.99 | one-time |
| Individually Outputting Photos | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080)

Transform your photos into stunning collages, stories, and posts with over 1000 layouts and themed templates. Easily edit up to 20 photos with tools like filters, background remover, and text to create beautiful, aesthetic visuals for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 1000+ Layouts, Freestyle Collage, Themed Templates, Background Remover, Photo Editing Tools, Grid Maker, Carousel Maker

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage - Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage - Limited Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and quick to use
- 🎨 Versatile layout options (9-grid, 1:1, 4:5 ratios)
- ✨ Quality text styles and shadow effects
- 🆓 Free version with minimal restrictions
- 🚫 No ads or watermark on free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Family sharing feature not working
- 💾 Doesn't save old collages automatically

**Reported bugs**

- Family sharing not functioning on latest iPhones

**Requested features**

- More filter options
- 5x4 landscape layout option
- Collage history/save feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Long Image Maker free?

Long Image Maker 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, Long Image Maker or Collage Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Long Image Maker averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.8 from 778 ratings.

### Do Long Image Maker or Collage Maker have ads?

Both Long Image Maker and Collage Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Long Image Maker or Collage Maker?

Long Image Maker ships an update monthly, and Collage Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Long Image Maker was updated on September 20, 2026 and Collage Maker on October 12, 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.*