Comparison

SCRL vs Unfurl

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

Head to head
About

SCRL

Create stunning photo collages and seamless Instagram carousels with a variety of unique templates and editing tools. Design structured brand feeds or editorial-style stories with a freeform canvas and direct posting to social media.

Highlights
  • Exceptional photo collage maker
  • Unique templates
  • Integrated photo editor
  • Seamless Instagram carousels
  • Grid layouts for cohesive feeds
  • More than 10 photos per post
  • Freeform canvas
  • Stickers and overlays
Features
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Some apps help you post. SCRL helps you create. From structured brand feeds to editorial-style storytelling, SCRL gives you the tools to shape how your social presence is perceived. Whether you're a professional content creator, an artist, or just love sharing your moments, SCRL offers everything you need to make your posts stand out. • EXCEPTIONAL PHOTO COLLAGE MAKER SCRL lets you create stunning photo collages with full control over layout, spacing, and visual balance. Move between freeform and structured layouts depending on your workflow - from simple grid collages to complex, layered compositions. SCRL gives you the precision to build exactly what you envision. • TEMPLATES NO ONE ELSE HAS A curated library of collage, carousel, and story templates designed in-house by our designers' team. Each one is hand-crafted with focus on composition, proportion, and visual rhythm, not just assembled from generic patterns. Regularly updated with new designs across different styles and use cases. • PHOTO EDITOR BUILT INTO YOUR WORKFLOW Adjust exposure, dial in color, apply filters, all without leaving the app. Edit, compose, and publish in one seamless flow. No switching, no quality lost in transit. • INSTAGRAM CAROUSEL POSTS THAT FLOW SCRL was designed for creators who think beyond a single post. Build seamless carousels with panoramic layouts, precise alignment, and transitions that flow from slide to slide. • GRID LAYOUTS FOR A COHESIVE FEED Multi-post grids that span several photos, giving your feed a structured, unified look. Your profile is a portfolio and SCRL helps it look like one. • MORE THAN 10 PHOTOS IN ONE POST Break the limitations of traditional posts & Instagram layouts. With SCRL, you can add more than 10 photos in a single post, providing more room for your creativity and storytelling. • FREEFORM CANVAS Design your way with our freeform canvas. Zoom in and out to perfect every detail or get an overview of your entire project. Create a layout that’s uniquely yours. • STICKERS & OVERLAYS A growing library of overlays and stickers to add texture, depth, and detail to any design. Whatever your style, you’ll find elements that complement your collages and carousels perfectly. • DIRECT POSTING TO INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK When it's ready, it goes live - exactly as designed. No exporting, no re-uploading. • WHERE PROFESSIONAL CONTENT GETS MADE From property listings to campaign launches, social media schedules to client pitches - SCRL handles the volume without sacrificing the craft. • SCRL PREMIUM Every template, every layout, every tool, plus features built for work that demands more. Monthly and yearly plans, starting with a free 7-day trial. • TRUSTED BY THE BEST SCRL is trusted by Grammy Award-winning artists, NBA players, and major international music festivals. We’ve been featured numerous times in the App Store and recognized by top industry publications: "14 Best Apps For Instagram Collages" - Hootsuite "20 Mobile Apps to Create Stunning Social Media Visuals" - HubSpot "8 Trendy Apps To Create Collages For Instagram" - Later TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Start SCRL Premium Collage Maker with a free 7-day trial. Once the trial is over, you'll be charged an annual subscription fee. SCRL Premium will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your Settings > iTunes Account & App Store > Apple ID > Subscriptions to manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms of Use: https://scrl.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://scrl.com/privacy-policy Follow @scrlgallery on Instagram for inspiration from our community. Add #scrlgallery to your posts to get featured on our page. Questions or feedback? DM us at @scrlgallery. Create unique photo collages, Instagram stories & carousel posts with SCRL. Browse hundreds of curated templates for every occasion.

About

Unfurl

Create stunning, seamless carousel collages for social media. Add up to 16 photos and customize with text, stickers, and backgrounds. Save your designs as projects for future edits.

Highlights
  • Dozens of template layouts
  • Add text with custom fonts
  • Overlay stickers
  • Choose background textures/colors
  • Freeform canvas for up to 10 frames
  • Save designs as projects
Features
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TEMPLATES Start with dozens of gorgeous template layouts that get your design going or level up with one of our affordable layouts. Every path is easy to modify. APPLY ELEMENTS Write special captions on the canvas using our fonts library, add beautiful stickers overlay on your photos, and choose the best background textures or color to fit your design work. FREEFORM CANVAS Add up to 10 frames and up to 16 photos to make stunning seamless panorama to show all special moments of your life.Aspect ratio is flexible to modify. Zoom in and out to view your project detail or whole view. SAVE AS PROJECT Your design will be saved as a series of photos in Photos app and also a project in Unfurl, waiting for your next launch to update or redesign the work. UNFURL PREMIUM Elevate your design with Unfurl Premium and unlock access to all of our templates,fonts,stickers and background textures to your design. TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Start Unfurl Yearly Premium with a free 7-day trial. Once the trial is over, you’ll be charged an annual subscription fee. Or your can subscribe the Monthly Premium and you'll be charged immediately. Unfurl Premium will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your Settings > iTunes Account & App Store > Apple ID > Subscriptions to manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hRGRs_44nLmdyJO2OUM4GM8F8-WyZ2TSlZoKDS5LbRw/edit Privacy Policy:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pPTb67s0KtilonrexIxy-Z-gjfjRMIIuCS_fwjAwdCs/edit?usp=sharing Follow @unfurlapp on Instagram for inspiration from our community of users. Add #unfurlapp tag on the post to join the community and get a shout out on our page. Please DM us on Instagram at @unfurlapp for questions or suggestions.We love hearing your ideas and feedback to improve our app.

Screenshots

SCRL4 screens
Unfurl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unfurl at none against SCRL's shown. SCRL's advantage is ratings volume (128K vs 22) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. SCRL sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Unfurl sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SCRL against 4.9 for Unfurl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SCRL has 128K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of SCRL's written reviews are positive against 82% of Unfurl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCRL ships an update weekly, Unfurl every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SCRL versus Unfurl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCRLUnfurl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (128K ratings)4.9 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews81.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings128K — better22
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCRL ABBigChampagne Studio Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SCRL

All ratings128,196 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews2,890 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative19.4%

Unfurl

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.1%

Bugs and requests

SCRL

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when saving/exporting
  • Images appear distorted or low-quality
  • Incorrect photo orientation
  • Blank spaces in collages
  • Reels feature not working properly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to crop/resize images
  • More free templates and options
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to edit text (alignment, spacing, etc.)
  • Save/resume projects
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  • Desktop/web version
  • More customization options
  • Ability to add logo

Unfurl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SCRL

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$6.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
10 purchases

Unfurl

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Month Pro$1.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Pro$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • 1 year vip3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro$24.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SCRL free?
SCRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unfurl free?
Unfurl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SCRL or Unfurl?
Unfurl is rated higher. SCRL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Unfurl averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.
Do SCRL or Unfurl have ads?
SCRL shows ads; Unfurl does not.
Which is updated more often, SCRL or Unfurl?
SCRL ships an update weekly, and Unfurl every 6 days. Most recently, SCRL was updated on November 13, 2026 and Unfurl on November 12, 2026.

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