# PicFrame vs Pic Collage Maker

The clearest difference is ads: PicFrame at none against Pic Collage Maker's shown. PicFrame also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 59%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Pic Collage Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicFrame sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Pic Collage Maker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PicFrame holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 29K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PicFrame's written reviews are positive against 59% of Pic Collage Maker's.

PicFrame ships an update every 9 days, Pic Collage Maker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicFrame | Pic Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picframe/id433398108/reviews)** | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-collage-maker-easypic/id1450370349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active Development Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/417563416) | [Access Creativity Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/430231491) |

## What reviewers say

### PicFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picframe/id433398108)

Create stunning photo and video collages with over 100 adjustable templates or design your own. Easily combine multiple images and videos, add text, filters, and stickers for social media or print. Offers full creative control and high-resolution exports.

**Highlights:** 100+ adjustable layouts, Custom frame design, Combine photos and videos, Text, filters, and stickers, Drawing and shape tools, Multiple aspect ratios, High-resolution export

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicFrame Create Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| PicFrame Create Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PicFrame Create Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| PicFrame Create Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| PicFrame Create Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Food Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Watermarks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Templates | $2.99 | one-time |
| PicFrame Create Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful for various purposes (collages, before/after, etc.)
- 🎨 Lots of customization options (frames, layouts, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes after updates
- 🔍 Missing key features (e.g. image resizing)

**Reported bugs**

- Saved photos not matching the on-screen layout
- Inability to delete cells in a layout
- Inconsistent behavior when adding text

**Requested features**

- More free layout and frame options
- Ability to edit individual frame sizes
- Improved Instagram integration
- Ability to save and reuse custom layouts


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicFrame free?

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

### Is Pic Collage Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicFrame or Pic Collage Maker?

PicFrame is rated higher. PicFrame averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Pic Collage Maker averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do PicFrame or Pic Collage Maker have ads?

Pic Collage Maker shows ads; PicFrame does not.

### Which is updated more often, PicFrame or Pic Collage Maker?

PicFrame ships an update every 9 days, and Pic Collage Maker fortnightly. Most recently, PicFrame was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pic Collage Maker on September 25, 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.*