# PicCollage vs Frames

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PicCollage at 1.8M against Frames's 9. PicCollage also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Frames'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 Frames sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PicCollage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicCollage has 1.8M ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, Frames every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicCollage | Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-profile-pic-borders/id1506515912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) | [Emre Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458413627) |

## What reviewers say

### PicCollage

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #46 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:** Family Sharing, 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


### Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-profile-pic-borders/id1506515912)

Enhance your social media profile pictures with unique borders and stickers. Easily create a more remarkable and distinctive look for your online presence. The app guides you through selecting photos, applying frames, and saving your creations.

**Highlights:** Add circular borders, Apply stickers, Change sticker colors, Select photos from library, Save edited pictures, Monthly subscription for full access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicCollage free?

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

### Is Frames free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicCollage or Frames?

PicCollage is rated higher. PicCollage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Frames averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do PicCollage or Frames have ads?

Neither PicCollage nor Frames shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicCollage or Frames?

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frames every 2 months. Most recently, PicCollage was updated on October 31, 2026 and Frames on October 4, 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.*