# Split Pic vs Side by side photo

Split Pic and Side by side photo both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Split Pic's written reviews are positive against 1% of Side by side photo's. Side by side photo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Pic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Side by side photo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Split Pic against 4.3 for Side by side photo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Split Pic's written reviews are positive against 1% of Side by side photo's.

Split Pic ships an update every 3 weeks, Side by side photo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Pic | Side by side photo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pic-pic-collage/id1477254512/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-by-side-photo/id1489446410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 1.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 122 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470445840) | [7Logic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896725818) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Pic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pic-pic-collage/id1477254512)

Create stunning photo collages and video montages with multiple layouts, effects, and editing tools. Combine videos, add music and stickers, and arrange shots to tell your story. Save your creations or share them instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Multiple photo and video layouts, Combine videos into one shot, Add music to creations, Sticker integration, Reorder and trim clips, Save and share to social media

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient photo editing
- 💡 Variety of collage templates
- 🎨 Creative outlet
- 📷 Great for memories and albums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💰 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 🔁 Constant requests for reviews
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate or find specific features

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing when trying to create multiple collages
- Inability to properly rotate or resize photos within collages

**Requested features**

- More free collage layout options
- Ability to easily edit or change photos in a collage
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Reduce frequency of review prompts


### Side by side photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-by-side-photo/id1489446410)

Easily combine multiple photos into a single image using a variety of grid layouts, collage styles, and sizes. Enhance your creations with exclusive stickers, background patterns, gradients, and text to tell your story visually. Customize your compositions with adjustable frames and fonts for a unique look.

**Highlights:** Combine 2-20 photos, 50+ stylish grid layouts, Freestyle collage mode, Exclusive stickers and backgrounds, Add text with 20+ fonts, Adjustable frames and patterns

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features 1 Week | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Get Premium Side by side photo | $3.49 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires access to all photos
- 🚫 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Misleading as free app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting photos
- Unable to save collages without paying

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription
- More affordable pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Pic free?

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

### Is Side by side photo free?

Side by side photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Split Pic or Side by side photo?

Split Pic is rated higher. Split Pic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Side by side photo averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Split Pic or Side by side photo have ads?

Split Pic shows ads; Side by side photo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split Pic or Side by side photo?

Split Pic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Side by side photo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Split Pic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Side by side photo on October 22, 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.*