# Pic Stitch vs Collage Maker

Pic Stitch and Collage Maker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 45% of Pic Stitch's. Pic Stitch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic Stitch sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pic Stitch against 4.8 for Collage Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66K and 177K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Pic Stitch's written reviews are positive against 62% of Collage Maker's.

Pic Stitch ships an update weekly, Collage Maker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Stitch | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104/reviews) | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66K | **177K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #131 | **#91** |
| Size | 403 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic Stitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily combine photos and videos into stunning collages with over 400 layouts. Enhance your creations with filters, borders, and powerful editing tools. Share your masterpieces directly to social media.

**Highlights:** 400+ collage layouts, 25 filter packs, 30+ border packs, Photo and video editing, Social media sharing, High resolution export, Stickers, text, and drawing tools

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Pic Stitch Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pic Stitch Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Borders Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nostalgia Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Grunge Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Toy Camera Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mustaches Sticker Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating collages
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Useful for business/professional use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of previously free features
- 📢 Intrusive ads even after paying

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Frequent crashes
- Editing tools not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Eye dropper tool
- Ability to adjust border thickness and color
- More free layout options
- Restore previous free features


### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Photo & Video, #126 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning photo and video collages with over 20,000 layouts, effects, and stickers. This all-in-one editor offers AI tools for background removal, image enhancement, and artistic filters. Design unique scrapbooks, animated collages, and personalized cards for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ stylish layouts, AI tools (background removal, art generator), Video collage and slideshow maker, Exclusive stickers and backgrounds, Freestyle scrapbook mode, Pro selfie editor, 3D and curve text design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker ▣ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker | $4.99 | per month |
| The Best Photo Collage Maker ◈ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker AI | $12.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker ◧ | $35.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker | $39.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker ◈ | $47.99 | per year |
| The Best Collage Maker AI | $69.99 | per year |
| Jointer | Free | one-time |
| All in one | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of features
- 💡 Versatile for photos, videos, and collages
- 😊 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Watermark issues

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost work
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unreliable performance and frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- More free templates and layouts
- Improved text editing capabilities
- Better video editing features
- Ability to use own fonts and backgrounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic Stitch free?

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

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pic Stitch or Collage Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Pic Stitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.8 from 177K ratings.

### Do Pic Stitch or Collage Maker have ads?

Both Pic Stitch and Collage Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pic Stitch or Collage Maker?

Pic Stitch ships an update weekly, and Collage Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pic Stitch was updated on September 25, 2026 and Collage Maker on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pic Stitch or Collage Maker?

Pic Stitch currently peaks at #131 in the App Store charts, and Collage Maker at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*