Comparison

Photo Layout vs Shared. App

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

Head to head
About

Photo Layout

Easily create unique photo collages with customizable layouts and frames. Enhance your images with filters, text, stickers, and backgrounds. Perfect for social media sharing.

Highlights
  • Customizable collages and frames
  • Poster templates
  • Multiple filter effects
  • Add backgrounds and stickers
  • Add text and fonts
  • Resize, rotate, and move photos
  • Multiple photo sizes for social media
Features
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Photo Layout helps you easily create fun, unique collages in seconds by remixing your photos with amazing customizable layouts & frames. You can also enhance your photos by adding filters effects, text, backgrounds, stickers and much more. Features: - Hundreds of customizable collages & frames, including stitching your photos vertically together - Well-designed templates in Poster. - Multiple filter effects which make your photo look perfect. - Add stylish backgrounds. - Add stickers to make your photos fun. - Add unique text and fonts to record your memory. - Easily resize, rotate and move photos. - Support multiple photo sizes: 1:1, 4:5, 4:3, 2:1, 2:3 etc. Perfect fit Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and other social media. - Share your creations to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, SMS, email, and more. Super easy, super flexible, super fun! Premium Subscription: Pro Features: Unlock all layouts, posters, filters, backgrounds, fonts, stickers and remove ads and watermark. - Monthly: 3 Days free trial then $4.99 USD /month - Annual: $34.99 USD/year Payments and Renewal: - The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each period, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period per the plan you selected. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Website:https://photolayoutpro.blogspot.com/2023/09/photo-layout-app.html Privacy Policy:https://photolayoutpro.blogspot.com/2023/09/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service:https://photolayoutpro.blogspot.com/2023/09/terms-of-service.html

About

Shared. App

Effortlessly sync photos taken by everyone at an event in real-time. Create group get-togethers, invite friends by scanning their unique ID, and instantly share captured moments. Tag, search, and favorite photos for easy retrieval and sharing.

Highlights
  • Real-time photo syncing
  • Create group get-togethers
  • Invite friends via Shared ID
  • Instant photo sharing
  • Tag and search photos
  • Favorite and download photos
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The Shared. App is a simple, universal way for anyone with a smartphone to sync cameras at in-person get-togethers. There is no need to worry about sending photos, they’ve already been shared. How it Works: Download and create a shared account. Quickly create an account by using a unique phone number or via google / apple automatic login. No need to share personal information to sync cameras. My Shared ID. Each person is provided a unique sharedID Code. Create a Get-Together. By simply naming the Get-Together and location, you are now the host with the most. Set the timer. A host sets the duration and starts a Get-Together. Whether you head home early or stay for the after party, we got you! Add more time to a Get-Together or stop it at any time. Add friends on the fly. To join the Get-Together and sync cameras, a host scans each friend’s Shared ID. Take photos in the app. Any photos taken in the sharedcamera app will be synced instantly to the group. PhotoStream.Think of a stream of consciousness but with photos, each added the moment they are snapped. Tag and search for your friends by name and view your favorites. Download and share photos anywhere, they are, after all, your photos. Best F#@king Filter. Looking for photos of a certain person? Tag your friends and filter the photostream by tagged friends. Also filter by who took a photo, Get-Together name, date, or location. No need to create or organize folders. #NotByYourselfie. Every photo contains a story. Relive moments or start conversations between friends who were with you. Favorite photos and tag friends to make photos easier to find. Post to social media from the app. Make it Personal. Choose from a selection of musically inspired colors, multiple languages, and even choose a lefty or righty button. What happens in Vegas Mode, stays in Vegas Mode. Right out of the box, your Shared. App will sync your photos automatically. However, we all know there are times it may be more prudent (#WinkWink) to review a photo before it syncs. Turn on Vegas Mode to approve every photo before it is synced with the group or download to your private camera roll.

Screenshots

Photo Layout4 screens
Shared. App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shared. App at 4.9 against Photo Layout's 3.3. Shared. App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Photo Layout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shared. App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shared. App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Layout ships an update every 2 months, Shared. App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Photo Layout versus Shared. App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto LayoutShared. App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (19 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOrange Media CO.,LtdPhotoTap Inc.

Customer experience

Photo Layout

All ratings19 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Shared. App

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Photo Layout

Subscriptions3
  • Photo Layout Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Photo Layout Pro (1 Year)$34.991 Year
None

Shared. App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Layout free?
Photo Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shared. App free?
Shared. App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Photo Layout or Shared. App?
Shared. App is rated higher. Photo Layout averages 3.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Shared. App averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Photo Layout or Shared. App have ads?
Both Photo Layout and Shared. App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Layout or Shared. App?
Photo Layout ships an update every 2 months, and Shared. App weekly. Most recently, Photo Layout was updated on September 9, 2026 and Shared. App on June 5, 2026.

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