# Picture Split vs Collage Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collage Maker at 100% against Picture Split's 24%. Collage Maker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Picture Split's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 42) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Split sells 2 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.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Split has 266 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Picture Split's written reviews are positive against 100% of Collage Maker's.

Picture Split ships an update every 3 weeks, Collage Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Split | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-split-before-after/id1276008383/reviews) | **[4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-picture-layout/id6497485461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Onuigbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234574881) | [Practical Apps from Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741404046) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-split-before-after/id1276008383)

Easily combine two photos to create compelling before and after visuals. Perfect for tracking progress, showcasing transformations, or artistic comparisons.

**Highlights:** Import existing photos, Side-by-side comparisons, Photo mashups for artistic creation, Track progress visually, Create transformation montages, 10-year challenge photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version & Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app for mixing photos
- 👍 Great for before/after comparisons
- 👍 Simple app for photo comparisons
- 👍 Exactly what I was looking for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Poor image aspect ratio handling
- 👎 Images appear distorted/compressed
- 👎 Difficult to navigate older photos
- 👎 No way to import photos (camera only)
- 👎 App doesn't work when phone is sideways

**Reported bugs**

- Images are distorted/compressed
- App doesn't work when phone is sideways
- Cannot get photos out of the app

**Requested features**

- Allow importing photos from library
- Improve aspect ratio matching
- Make the divider line movable
- Allow opacity alteration of the divider
- Easier navigation through photo library


### 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 Picture Split free?

Picture Split 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, Picture Split or Collage Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Picture Split averages 4.1 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do Picture Split or Collage Maker have ads?

Neither Picture Split nor Collage Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Split or Collage Maker?

Picture Split ships an update every 3 weeks, and Collage Maker every 10 days. Most recently, Picture Split was updated on October 3, 2026 and Collage Maker on October 14, 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.*