# FrameMagic vs Photo Collage Maker & Creator

The clearest difference is ads: FrameMagic at none against Photo Collage Maker & Creator's shown. FrameMagic also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Photo Collage Maker & Creator's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (56K vs 890). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FrameMagic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Photo Collage Maker & Creator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Collage Maker & Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Collage Maker & Creator has 56K ratings behind it against 890, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of FrameMagic's written reviews are positive against 86% of Photo Collage Maker & Creator's.

FrameMagic ships an update every 5 days, Photo Collage Maker & Creator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FrameMagic | Photo Collage Maker & Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (890 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framemagic-collage-maker/id460296537/reviews) | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-and-creator/id774780132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 890 | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 164 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongwook Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615253426) | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 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


### Photo Collage Maker & Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-and-creator/id774780132)

Easily combine multiple photos into a single, framed picture. Offers over 1000 free layouts, extensive customization options with stickers, text, and borders, and seamless sharing to social media. Create stunning visual stories or product displays.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 free layouts, Combine up to 20 photos, Extensive stickers, text, and frames, Customizable borders and patterns, Photo effects and filters, High-resolution saving and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Easter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ransom Note Letters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentines Day Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Elements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Stickers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of collage options
- 🚀 Efficient photo editing
- 🎨 Customizable designs
- 💕 Great for creating memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features can be limiting
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Photos become blurry or pixelated in collages
- Difficulty finding and selecting photos

**Requested features**

- Ability to overlap/angle photos
- More free stickers and fonts
- Option to save collages for later editing
- Filters and advanced editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FrameMagic free?

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

### Is Photo Collage Maker & Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FrameMagic or Photo Collage Maker & Creator?

Photo Collage Maker & Creator is rated higher. FrameMagic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Photo Collage Maker & Creator averages 4.8 from 56K ratings.

### Do FrameMagic or Photo Collage Maker & Creator have ads?

Photo Collage Maker & Creator shows ads; FrameMagic does not.

### Which is updated more often, FrameMagic or Photo Collage Maker & Creator?

FrameMagic ships an update every 5 days, and Photo Collage Maker & Creator every 3 weeks. Most recently, FrameMagic was updated on November 10, 2026 and Photo Collage Maker & Creator on November 12, 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.*