# Pic Collage Editor vs Layout for Instagram

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layout for Instagram at none against Pic Collage Editor's 10. Layout for Instagram also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 59%). Pic Collage Editor's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic Collage Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Layout for Instagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pic Collage Editor against 4.8 for Layout for Instagram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic Collage Editor has 30K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pic Collage Editor's written reviews are positive against 83% of Layout for Instagram's.

Pic Collage Editor ships an update fortnightly, Layout for Instagram weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Collage Editor | Layout for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-collage-editor-easypic/id1450370349/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram/id6444859218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 183 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Access Creativity Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/430231491) | [Fitness Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151052132) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic Collage Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-collage-editor-easypic/id1450370349)

Easily create stunning photo collages and visual stories for social media or special events. Offers auto-collage features, versatile layouts, and extensive customization options for a personalized touch. Transform your cherished moments into beautiful designs in seconds.

**Highlights:** Auto Collage feature, Easy-to-use interface, Versatile photo layouts, Customization options (borders, fonts, stickers), Import from gallery or capture new photos, Before and after photo comparison

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| New User Special Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Special Offers | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive
- 💡 Allows free access to features
- 👍 Great for making collages
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Intrusive ads and paywalls
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and add photos
- 🔍 Subpar photo editing capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing from device
- Inability to progress past certain screens
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Unexpected app behavior and crashes

**Requested features**

- More layout and sizing options
- Ability to adjust borders and spacing
- Improved photo selection and management
- Removal of watermark or option to disable it
- Fewer ads or paid subscription to remove them


### Layout for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram/id6444859218)

Create professional collage videos and animated stories for social media. Explore a vast gallery of templates to boost creativity and develop a unique style for your stories, increasing engagement. Export your creations for free.

**Highlights:** Animated story creation, Professional collage videos, Vast template gallery, Boost social media engagement, Free export

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Lots of great templates
- 💡 Ability to create collages and videos
- 🤩 Unexpectedly amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive or simple to use like the old version
- 🤔 Automatically making collages into videos
- 🐛 Text feature not working properly on iPad
- 🤔 Can't figure out how to export/post projects to Instagram

**Reported bugs**

- Text feature sticking and causing loss of everything
- Unable to go beyond the text screen

**Requested features**

- More layouts with 15 or 20 places to put pictures
- Option to grid a picture without it being a video


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic Collage Editor free?

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

### Is Layout for Instagram free?

Layout for Instagram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pic Collage Editor or Layout for Instagram?

Layout for Instagram is rated higher. Pic Collage Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Layout for Instagram averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Pic Collage Editor or Layout for Instagram have ads?

Pic Collage Editor shows ads; Layout for Instagram does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pic Collage Editor or Layout for Instagram?

Pic Collage Editor ships an update fortnightly, and Layout for Instagram weekly. Most recently, Pic Collage Editor was updated on November 12, 2026 and Layout for Instagram on November 12, 2026.

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