# Collage Maker vs Photo Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Collage Maker at 4.7 against Photo Editor's 4.3. Collage Maker also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 50%) and ratings volume (792 vs 40). Photo Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Photo Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 792 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Photo Editor's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Editor every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080/reviews)** | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-magic-eraser/id6749567809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **792** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) | [Changsha Picsoft Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831204182) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080)

Transform your photos into stunning collages, stories, and posts with over 1000 layouts and themed templates. Easily edit up to 20 photos with tools like filters, background remover, and text to create beautiful, aesthetic visuals for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 1000+ Layouts, Freestyle Collage, Themed Templates, Background Remover, Photo Editing Tools, Grid Maker, Carousel Maker

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage - Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage - Limited Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and quick to use
- 🎨 Versatile layout options (9-grid, 1:1, 4:5 ratios)
- ✨ Quality text styles and shadow effects
- 🆓 Free version with minimal restrictions
- 🚫 No ads or watermark on free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Family sharing feature not working
- 💾 Doesn't save old collages automatically

**Reported bugs**

- Family sharing not functioning on latest iPhones

**Requested features**

- More filter options
- 5x4 landscape layout option
- Collage history/save feature


### Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-magic-eraser/id6749567809)

This AI-powered design studio offers a comprehensive suite of tools for photo editing, background removal, and aesthetic template creation. Enhance your images with numerous filters, text options, and retouching effects, then share your creations instantly in high quality.

**Highlights:** AI-powered design studio, 300+ effects and filters, One-tap background removal, 400+ aesthetic templates, Advanced retouching tools, Batch editing for multiple photos, High-quality export and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor Pro Weekly Value | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Pro Weekly Promo | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Picsoft AI PRO – Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Picsoft Al PRO-Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Picsoft AI PRO – Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Photo Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Photo Editor?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while Photo Editor averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Photo Editor have ads?

Both Collage Maker and Photo Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Photo Editor?

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Editor every 6 days. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Photo Editor on October 24, 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.*