# PicFrame vs Photo Collage Maker & Creator

The clearest difference is ads: PicFrame at none against Photo Collage Maker & Creator's shown. Photo Collage Maker & Creator's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 17K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicFrame sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Photo Collage Maker & Creator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. 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 4.8 for Photo Collage Maker & Creator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 56K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of PicFrame's written reviews are positive against 86% of Photo Collage Maker & Creator's.

PicFrame ships an update every 9 days, Photo Collage Maker & Creator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicFrame | Photo Collage Maker & Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picframe/id433398108/reviews) | [4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-and-creator/id774780132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 72 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) | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) |

## 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


### Photo Collage Maker & Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-and-creator/id774780132)

Easily combine multiple photos into a single, framed picture. Offers over 1000 free layouts, extensive customization options with stickers, text, and borders, and seamless sharing to social media. Create stunning visual stories or product displays.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 free layouts, Combine up to 20 photos, Extensive stickers, text, and frames, Customizable borders and patterns, Photo effects and filters, High-resolution saving and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Easter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ransom Note Letters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentines Day Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Elements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Stickers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of collage options
- 🚀 Efficient photo editing
- 🎨 Customizable designs
- 💕 Great for creating memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features can be limiting
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Photos become blurry or pixelated in collages
- Difficulty finding and selecting photos

**Requested features**

- Ability to overlap/angle photos
- More free stickers and fonts
- Option to save collages for later editing
- Filters and advanced editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicFrame free?

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

### Is Photo Collage Maker & Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicFrame or Photo Collage Maker & Creator?

PicFrame and Photo Collage Maker & Creator are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17K and 56K ratings respectively.

### Do PicFrame or Photo Collage Maker & Creator have ads?

Photo Collage Maker & Creator shows ads; PicFrame does not.

### Which is updated more often, PicFrame or Photo Collage Maker & Creator?

PicFrame ships an update every 9 days, and Photo Collage Maker & Creator every 3 weeks. Most recently, PicFrame was updated on September 26, 2026 and Photo Collage Maker & Creator on September 26, 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.*