# PicCollage vs Grid++

The clearest difference is update cadence: PicCollage at every 3 weeks against Grid++'s every 19 months. PicCollage also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 161) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Grid++'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicCollage sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Grid++ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PicCollage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicCollage has 1.8M ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of PicCollage's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grid++'s.

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, Grid++ every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicCollage | Grid++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966/reviews)** | [4.5 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-plus-plus/id1491006815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) | [Edouard Barbier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028039262) |

## What reviewers say

### PicCollage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #51 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create personalized photo collages, cards, and video slideshows. Easily edit photos and videos with filters, cutouts, and animations. Personalize your designs with fonts, stickers, and backgrounds for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Create collages and cards, Edit photos and videos, Use ready-to-use layouts and templates, Personalize with fonts and stickers, Add videos to collages, AI-powered background removal, Curved text editor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Annual VIP for Collage Makers | $35.99 | per year |
| Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pattern Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accessories | $0.99 | one-time |
| XOXO shape pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| *Bling Bling* | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark and Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Glitter Party Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of creative features
- 🤳 Great for making collages and cards
- 🌟 Awesome app overall
- 🎉 Fun and inspiring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many premium features
- 🔒 Frustrating to be limited by VIP access
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific stickers/backgrounds
- 🙄 Annoying pop-ups about VIP subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Collages randomly disappearing or getting deleted
- Layered text elements getting hidden
- Slow performance and crashes on certain devices
- Issues with restoring in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More free stickers and backgrounds
- Ability to change text outline color
- Underline text option
- In-app camera with filters
- Easier layer management


### Grid++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-plus-plus/id1491006815)

Create stunning photo grids and story layouts for social media. Easily crop images into tiles for unique feed designs and craft engaging panorama posts. Elevate your social content with professional-looking visuals in seconds.

**Highlights:** Insta story builder with premium overlays, Photo cropping into tiles for grid layouts, Panorama posts maker, Fast content generation, Social media feed enhancement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insta Feed Premium | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicCollage free?

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

### Is Grid++ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicCollage or Grid++?

PicCollage is rated higher. PicCollage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Grid++ averages 4.5 from 161 ratings.

### Do PicCollage or Grid++ have ads?

Neither PicCollage nor Grid++ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicCollage or Grid++?

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grid++ every 19 months. Most recently, PicCollage was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid++ 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.*