# Photo Edit Collage Maker vs Pocol

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pocol at free with in-app purchases against Photo Edit Collage Maker's subscription. Pocol also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%). Photo Edit Collage Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Edit Collage Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pocol sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Photo Edit Collage Maker against 4.7 for Pocol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Edit Collage Maker has 340 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Photo Edit Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pocol's.

Photo Edit Collage Maker ships an update monthly, Pocol every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Edit Collage Maker | Pocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-edit-collage-maker/id1202093677/reviews) | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocol-photo-collage-maker/id1237463585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **340** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 134 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julio Vasquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/953197040) | [晓航 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350845490) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Edit Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-edit-collage-maker/id1202093677)

Enhance your photos with a comprehensive suite of editing tools, create stunning collages from your memories, and capture professional-quality images with advanced camera controls. This app offers filters, manual adjustments, text, stickers, and more for creative expression.

**Highlights:** Collage maker with 50+ templates, Pro camera with manual controls, 100+ photo filters, Manual photo adjustments, Add text, stickers, and frames, Crop, rotate, and flip tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor Premium - Sale! | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Premium - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Premium - Sale! | $6.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor Secret Flash Sale | $14.99 | per year |
| Photo Editor Premium Sale | $19.99 | per year |
| Photo Editor Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| HyperPhoto Premium Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| HyperPhoto Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use photo editor
- 👍 Great for collages
- 👍 Manual camera functionality
- 👍 Professional-looking photos
- 👍 Creative effects

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Intrusive ads
- 💰 Limited free features
- 💰 Paywall for more options
- 🐛 Crashes on share button
- 🐛 Strips EXIF data

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when pressing ‘...’ share button
- Strips out exif data
- Cannot clear out edited photos
- Help/feedback button relies on mail app
- Locked phone up on rating screen

**Requested features**

- Allow trying before paying
- More free collage options
- Respect ad preferences


### Pocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocol-photo-collage-maker/id1237463585)

Create stunning photo collages and edit pictures with a variety of layouts, templates, and editing tools. Add stickers, text, and customize backgrounds to make unique visual stories. Export your creations in high resolution.

**Highlights:** Collage up to 16 photos, 200+ grid layouts, 50+ poster templates, 500+ stickers, Customizable backgrounds, High resolution export

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Textures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Layouts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Edit Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Pocol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Edit Collage Maker or Pocol?

Pocol is rated higher. Photo Edit Collage Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while Pocol averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

### Do Photo Edit Collage Maker or Pocol have ads?

Pocol shows ads; Photo Edit Collage Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Edit Collage Maker or Pocol?

Photo Edit Collage Maker ships an update monthly, and Pocol every 4 months. Most recently, Photo Edit Collage Maker was updated on September 28, 2026 and Pocol on October 10, 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.*