# PicFrame vs Pic Stitch

The clearest difference is ads: PicFrame at none against Pic Stitch's shown. PicFrame also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 45%). Pic Stitch's advantage is chart position (#134 vs unranked) and ratings volume (66K vs 17K). On price, rating, 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 Stitch sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.8 for PicFrame against 4.7 for Pic Stitch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 66K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of PicFrame's written reviews are positive against 45% of Pic Stitch's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PicFrame | Pic Stitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picframe/id433398108/reviews)** | [4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **66K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 64 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Active Development Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/417563416) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## 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 Stitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily combine photos and videos into stunning collages with over 400 layouts. Enhance your creations with filters, borders, and powerful editing tools. Share your masterpieces directly to social media.

**Highlights:** 400+ collage layouts, 25 filter packs, 30+ border packs, Photo and video editing, Social media sharing, High resolution export, Stickers, text, and drawing tools

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Pic Stitch Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pic Stitch Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Borders Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nostalgia Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Grunge Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Toy Camera Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mustaches Sticker Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating collages
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Useful for business/professional use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of previously free features
- 📢 Intrusive ads even after paying

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Frequent crashes
- Editing tools not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Eye dropper tool
- Ability to adjust border thickness and color
- More free layout options
- Restore previous free features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicFrame free?

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

### Is Pic Stitch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicFrame or Pic Stitch?

PicFrame is rated higher. PicFrame averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Pic Stitch averages 4.7 from 66K ratings.

### Do PicFrame or Pic Stitch have ads?

Pic Stitch shows ads; PicFrame does not.

### Which is updated more often, PicFrame or Pic Stitch?

PicFrame ships an update every 9 days, and Pic Stitch weekly. Most recently, PicFrame was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pic Stitch on September 25, 2026.

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