# Pic Collage Maker vs Layout for Instagram

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layout for Instagram at none against Pic Collage Maker's 16. Layout for Instagram also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 59%). Pic Collage Maker's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 1.8K). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic Collage Maker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Layout for Instagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

Layout for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic Collage Maker has 29K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Pic Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 83% of Layout for Instagram's.

Pic Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, Layout for Instagram weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Collage Maker | Layout for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-collage-maker-easypic/id1450370349/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram/id6444859218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% 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 | 134 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 Maker

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

Transform your photos into stunning visual stories with this intuitive collage maker. Easily create beautiful pic collages for social media, special events, or everyday memories with a variety of layouts and customization options.  It's designed for everyone who loves to make their pictures stand out.

**Highlights:** Auto Collage feature, Easy-to-use interface, Dozens of versatile layouts, Customization options (borders, colors, 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | 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 |
| Premium Collage Editor (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Background Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**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 Maker free?

Pic Collage Maker 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 Maker or Layout for Instagram?

Layout for Instagram is rated higher. Pic Collage Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Layout for Instagram averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

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

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

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

Pic Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Layout for Instagram weekly. Most recently, Pic Collage Maker was updated on September 26, 2026 and Layout for Instagram on September 23, 2026.

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