# PicFrame vs Picture Collage Maker

The clearest difference is ads: PicFrame at none against Picture Collage Maker's shown. PicFrame also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 47%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Picture Collage Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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 Picture Collage Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 20K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PicFrame's written reviews are positive against 47% of Picture Collage Maker's.

PicFrame ships an update every 9 days, Picture Collage Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicFrame | Picture Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picframe/id433398108/reviews)** | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active Development Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/417563416) | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) |

## 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


### Picture Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900)

Easily combine multiple photos into stunning collages with over 1000 adjustable frames and templates. Enhance your images with effects, stickers, and text before sharing on social media. Offers professional editing tools and a vast library of designs.

**Highlights:** 1000+ adjustable frames, PIP frames, Magazine frames from cloud, 3000+ social media templates, Full photo editor, Add labels and stickers, Apply photo effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Monthly with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Half Yearly | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Vintage Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version - All upgrades | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove watermark and ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro App | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Lots of frames and templates
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💫 Awesome features
- 🖼️ Helps create nice collages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🤖 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🗂️ Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frames and templates not loading
- Collages not saving properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Paid features not unlocking as expected
- Navigation issues and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and edit projects
- More free frame and template options
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve app stability and performance
- Better organization and discoverability of features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicFrame free?

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

### Is Picture Collage Maker free?

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

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

PicFrame is rated higher. PicFrame averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Picture Collage Maker averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

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

Picture Collage Maker shows ads; PicFrame does not.

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

PicFrame ships an update every 9 days, and Picture Collage Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, PicFrame was updated on September 24, 2026 and Picture Collage Maker on September 25, 2026.

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