# FrameMagic vs Collage Maker ▫

The clearest difference is update cadence: FrameMagic at every 5 days against Collage Maker ▫'s every 3 weeks. Collage Maker ▫'s advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 889) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FrameMagic sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Collage Maker ▫ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker ▫ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker ▫ has 5.2K ratings behind it against 889, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of FrameMagic's written reviews are positive against 64% of Collage Maker ▫'s.

FrameMagic ships an update every 5 days, Collage Maker ▫ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FrameMagic | Collage Maker ▫ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framemagic-collage-maker/id460296537/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker/id1511887923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 889 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongwook Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615253426) | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) |

## What reviewers say

### FrameMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framemagic-collage-maker/id460296537)

Create stunning photo and video collages with a vast array of layouts, filters, text options, and music. Enhance your images with intelligent editing tools like object removal, background blur, and color splash effects.

**Highlights:** Photo collage layouts, Video collage and slideshows, Intelligent photo editing, Object removal, Background blur, Color splash effects, Customizable text and stickers

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Use All Layouts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Add Song | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Transition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vertical Stitch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blended Collage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Collage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3D Mesh | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Glitch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pencil Sketch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Super Contrast | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Face Morph | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Crystal Text | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pic Warp | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fun Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⭐️ Great layouts and features
- 💻 Wonderful for collages and editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 💰 Paid features now required for basic use
- 🔒 Locked out of previously purchased content
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inability to access all photos
- Restore purchases not functioning

**Requested features**

- Restore previously purchased content
- Maintain free access to core features
- Reasonable pricing for longtime users


### Collage Maker ▫

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker/id1511887923)

Easily combine your favorite photos into stunning collages with a wide variety of templates, backgrounds, and decorative elements. Add text, stickers, and doodles to personalize your creations and share them instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Create collages with stylish layouts, Edit layouts with frames, colors, and patterns, Decorate with thousands of stickers and doodles, Add expressive text with funky fonts, Export and share instantly to social media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker - Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of free options
- 👍 Great for creating collages
- 👍 Helpful for before and after photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to control layout
- 💸 Excessive ads and review prompts
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Trouble loading additional photos

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on collage selection screen
- Can't exit ads to continue using the app
- Deleting photos from phone also deletes them from the app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to zoom in/out on photos
- Improve layout control and positioning
- Reduce frequency of ads and review prompts
- Expand customization options for layouts and frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FrameMagic free?

FrameMagic 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, FrameMagic or Collage Maker ▫?

Collage Maker ▫ is rated higher. FrameMagic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 889 ratings, while Collage Maker ▫ averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do FrameMagic or Collage Maker ▫ have ads?

Neither FrameMagic nor Collage Maker ▫ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FrameMagic or Collage Maker ▫?

FrameMagic ships an update every 5 days, and Collage Maker ▫ every 3 weeks. Most recently, FrameMagic was updated on September 20, 2026 and Collage Maker ▫ on September 22, 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.*