# Pic Stitch vs Swiftly Camera

The clearest difference is price: Pic Stitch at Free against Swiftly Camera's $0.99. Pic Stitch also leads on ratings volume (66K vs 1) and chart position (#146 vs unranked). Swiftly Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pic Stitch is free to download; Swiftly Camera costs $0.99 up front. Pic Stitch sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Swiftly Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swiftly Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic Stitch has 66K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pic Stitch ships an update weekly, Swiftly Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Stitch | Swiftly Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftly-camera/id6444368593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 403 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Michael Newell](https://appshunter.io/developer/438074478) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic Stitch

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

**Currently charting:** #146 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


### Swiftly Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftly-camera/id6444368593)

Capture photos and videos with your device's cameras, saving them directly to your Photos Library. Offers advanced controls for focus, exposure, and frame rates, with an option to disable video stabilization for smoother performance.

**Highlights:** Photo and video capture, Save to Photos Library, Live Photos support, Custom frame rates (24, 25, 30, 60 fps), Tap to focus and expose, Toggle video stabilizer

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic Stitch free?

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

### Is Swiftly Camera free?

Swiftly Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pic Stitch or Swiftly Camera?

Swiftly Camera is rated higher. Pic Stitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Swiftly Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pic Stitch or Swiftly Camera have ads?

Pic Stitch shows ads; Swiftly Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pic Stitch or Swiftly Camera?

Pic Stitch ships an update weekly, and Swiftly Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Pic Stitch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Swiftly Camera on October 15, 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.*