# Slideshow Master vs Picture Collage.

The clearest difference is ads: Slideshow Master at none against Picture Collage.'s shown. Picture Collage.'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Picture Collage. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Collage. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Slideshow Master's written reviews are positive against 85% of Picture Collage.'s.

Slideshow Master ships an update every 4 months, Picture Collage. every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Master | Picture Collage. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-master-mv-maker/id1225027050/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage/id1280378659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) | [MPR MEDIA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095065185) |

## What reviewers say

### Slideshow Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-master-mv-maker/id1225027050)

Easily create engaging video slideshows from your photos. Select templates, add music, and apply various animations and transitions to personalize your movie. Save and share your creations with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Combine multiple photos into a movie, 150+ stunning transitions, 50+ built-in music tracks, 20+ moving animation, 70+ particle animation, Support multiple resolutions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and professional-looking slideshows
- 🎨 Excellent free music options
- 💡 Customizable transitions and effects
- 🎥 Ability to include videos in slideshows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Limited access to user's own music
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific photos/videos

**Reported bugs**

- Photos/videos sometimes rearrange themselves
- Inability to add text overlays on slideshows
- Crashes when trying to access certain features

**Requested features**

- Shuffle option for photos
- Ability to adjust individual photo/video durations
- More music options and ability to use own music
- Improved organization and search for media files


### Picture Collage.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage/id1280378659)

Easily create stunning photo collages with numerous templates and a powerful photo editor. Enhance your pictures with text, stickers, and backgrounds before sharing them on social media.

**Highlights:** 200+ collage templates, Adjustable grid layouts, In-built photo camera, Stickers and text overlay, Powerful photo editor, Custom backgrounds and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Light | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Gold | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to create collages
- 💡 Lots of layout options
- 🎨 Good photo editing tools
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🚫 Limited export options without purchase
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access previous collages

**Reported bugs**

- Collage preview not showing full layout
- Photos not loading properly from library
- Lifetime license not working after update

**Requested features**

- More collage templates and layouts
- High-resolution export option
- Ability to edit/modify existing collages
- Option to remove ads with one-time purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Master free?

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

### Is Picture Collage. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Master or Picture Collage.?

Picture Collage. is rated higher. Slideshow Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Picture Collage. averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Slideshow Master or Picture Collage. have ads?

Picture Collage. shows ads; Slideshow Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slideshow Master or Picture Collage.?

Slideshow Master ships an update every 4 months, and Picture Collage. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Slideshow Master was updated on October 16, 2026 and Picture Collage. on October 16, 2026.

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