# FrameMagic vs Collage Maker

The clearest difference is ads: FrameMagic at none against Collage Maker's shown. FrameMagic also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Collage Maker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (177K vs 889). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 889, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 62% positive.

FrameMagic ships an update every 5 days, Collage Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 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) | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 889 | **177K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 164 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongwook Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615253426) | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) |

## 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-livecollage/id530957474)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Photo & Video, #114 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 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 4.8 from 177K ratings.

### Do FrameMagic or Collage Maker have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; FrameMagic does not.

### 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 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.*