# PicCollage vs Cartoon Frames

The clearest difference is ads: PicCollage at none against Cartoon Frames's shown. PicCollage also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 7) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). Cartoon Frames's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicCollage sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cartoon Frames sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cartoon Frames holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicCollage has 1.8M ratings behind it against 7, 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 94% of Cartoon Frames's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicCollage | Cartoon Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccollage-magic-photo-editor/id448639966/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-frames/id906604773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) | [Andrei Kuzmenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/834434791) |

## What reviewers say

### PicCollage

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #60 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


### Cartoon Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-frames/id906604773)

Easily add fun cartoon frames and stickers to your child's photos. Enhance images with color and bokeh effects. Share your creations with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Over 320 cartoon frames, Color effects, Bokeh effects, Stickers, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Remover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stickers Unlocker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicCollage free?

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

### Is Cartoon Frames free?

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

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

Cartoon Frames is rated higher. PicCollage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Cartoon Frames averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do PicCollage or Cartoon Frames have ads?

Cartoon Frames shows ads; PicCollage does not.

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

PicCollage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cartoon Frames every 3 weeks. Most recently, PicCollage was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cartoon Frames on June 3, 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.*