# PicCollage vs Photo Frames

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicCollage at 91% against Photo Frames's 0%. PicCollage also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.8M vs 57). Photo Frames's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicCollage sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Photo Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.

PicCollage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicCollage has 1.8M ratings behind it against 57, 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 0% of Photo Frames's.

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Frames every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicCollage | Photo Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966/reviews)** | [4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-collage-maker/id1576242597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) | [Scep Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932) |

## What reviewers say

### PicCollage

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #63 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


### Photo Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-collage-maker/id1576242597)

Enhance your photos with a wide array of filters, effects, and editing tools. Create stunning collages, add text and stickers, and easily crop images for social media.

**Highlights:** Photo filters, Photo effects, Borders and backgrounds, Collage maker, Crop and resize, Add stickers, Add text

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicCollage free?

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

### Is Photo Frames free?

Photo Frames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

PicCollage is rated higher. PicCollage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Photo Frames averages 4.2 from 57 ratings.

### Do PicCollage or Photo Frames have ads?

Neither PicCollage nor Photo Frames shows ads.

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

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Frames every 10 days. Most recently, PicCollage was updated on September 26, 2026 and Photo Frames on September 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.*