# PicCollage vs Profile Picture Maker App

The clearest difference is rating: PicCollage at 4.8 against Profile Picture Maker App's 2.7. PicCollage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Profile Picture Maker App's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Profile Picture Maker App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PicCollage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicCollage has 1.8M ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of PicCollage's written reviews are positive against 70% of Profile Picture Maker App's.

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, Profile Picture Maker App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicCollage | Profile Picture Maker App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966/reviews)** | [2.7 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-picture-maker-app/id1620817536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 177 |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 70.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) | [Duong Pham Trieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620817538) |

## What reviewers say

### PicCollage

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #39 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


### Profile Picture Maker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profile-picture-maker-app/id1620817536)

Transform your photos into unique cartoon avatars with a single tap. Easily add borders and backgrounds to create animated profile pictures that stand out. Keep up with trends and express yourself with custom animated avatars.

**Highlights:** Photo to cartoon conversion, Animated avatar creation, Customizable borders, Background selection, One-tap transformation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Life time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💫 Creates beautiful photos
- 😍 Highly addictive
- 🎨 Artistic results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐌 Slow performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤷‍♀️ Doesn't work as expected
- 🔒 Difficult to unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- Constant server errors
- Unable to upload/detect faces
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Support for animals and objects
- More customization options
- Free trial period
- Improved face detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicCollage free?

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

### Is Profile Picture Maker App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicCollage or Profile Picture Maker App?

PicCollage is rated higher. PicCollage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Profile Picture Maker App averages 2.7 from 177 ratings.

### Do PicCollage or Profile Picture Maker App have ads?

Profile Picture Maker App shows ads; PicCollage does not.

### Which is updated more often, PicCollage or Profile Picture Maker App?

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Profile Picture Maker App every 4 months. Most recently, PicCollage was updated on November 1, 2026 and Profile Picture Maker App 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.*