# Photo Frame Maker HD vs Picture Collage Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Picture Collage Maker at 4.4 against Photo Frame Maker HD's 1.0. Picture Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 5). Photo Frame Maker HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Frame Maker HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Picture Collage Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Collage Maker has 20K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Photo Frame Maker HD's written reviews are positive against 46% of Picture Collage Maker's.

Photo Frame Maker HD ships an update monthly, Picture Collage Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Frame Maker HD | Picture Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frame-maker-hd-pic-collage-plus-border-styles-caption-text-label-filter-effect-image-editor/id475679369/reviews) | **[4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ki Tat Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/294170919) | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Frame Maker HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frame-maker-hd-pic-collage-plus-border-styles-caption-text-label-filter-effect-image-editor/id475679369)

Create stunning photo collages by combining multiple images into custom frames. Enhance your pictures with filters, add text captions, and adjust borders with various patterns and colors. Save your creations in high definition.

**Highlights:** 20+ Frame Layouts, 75+ Border Patterns, Text Overlay for Captions, Image Filter Effects, Customizable Border Size & Corners, High-Quality HD Output

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Feature Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for Instagram
- 👍 Free version is good
- 👍 Nice frames
- 👍 Great concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes often
- 🐛 App closes when using filters
- 🐛 Doesn't save photos
- 🐛 Paid upgrade issues
- 🐛 Distorted images

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using filters
- App crashes when adding photos
- App crashes when trying to open
- App crashes when adjusting an image
- App crashes when trying to add a picture

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS6
- Fix filter bug
- Add more filters
- Add more frames (5+ pictures)
- Option to add text


### Picture Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900)

Easily combine multiple photos into stunning collages with over 1000 adjustable frames and templates. Enhance your images with effects, stickers, and text before sharing on social media. Offers professional editing tools and a vast library of designs.

**Highlights:** 1000+ adjustable frames, PIP frames, Magazine frames from cloud, 3000+ social media templates, Full photo editor, Add labels and stickers, Apply photo effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Monthly with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Half Yearly | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Vintage Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version - All upgrades | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove watermark and ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro App | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Lots of frames and templates
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💫 Awesome features
- 🖼️ Helps create nice collages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🤖 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🗂️ Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frames and templates not loading
- Collages not saving properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Paid features not unlocking as expected
- Navigation issues and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and edit projects
- More free frame and template options
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve app stability and performance
- Better organization and discoverability of features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Frame Maker HD free?

Photo Frame Maker HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picture Collage Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Frame Maker HD or Picture Collage Maker?

Picture Collage Maker is rated higher. Photo Frame Maker HD averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Picture Collage Maker averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do Photo Frame Maker HD or Picture Collage Maker have ads?

Picture Collage Maker shows ads; Photo Frame Maker HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Frame Maker HD or Picture Collage Maker?

Photo Frame Maker HD ships an update monthly, and Picture Collage Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Photo Frame Maker HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Picture Collage Maker on November 1, 2026.

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