# Photo Collage Maker PicJointer vs Collage Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Collage Maker at freemium against Photo Collage Maker PicJointer's subscription. Collage Maker also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 44%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Photo Collage Maker PicJointer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (136K vs 792). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Collage Maker PicJointer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Collage Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Collage Maker PicJointer has 136K ratings behind it against 792, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Photo Collage Maker PicJointer's written reviews are positive against 72% of Collage Maker's.

Photo Collage Maker PicJointer ships an update fortnightly, Collage Maker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Collage Maker PicJointer | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-picjointer/id509987785/reviews) | **[4.7 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 792 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Collage Maker PicJointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-picjointer/id509987785)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #102 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning photo collages and edit your pictures with a variety of tools. Combine multiple photos, add filters, frames, stickers, and text to craft unique visual stories for social media.

**Highlights:** Photo editing tools, Collage layouts, Filters, Frames, Stickers, Text with fonts, Zoom, pan, rotate, mirror

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial weekly bundle sub | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Content | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic layout divider & splitter | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| The best photo collage maker! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic Jointer Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Bundle Subscription with FT | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Essential Bundle - Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| UPGRADE PACK | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and straightforward
- 💡 Variety of layout options
- 🎨 Customizable collages
- 🖼️ Great for creating photo collages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Restrictive free version
- 🚫 Forced to pay to use basic features
- 💸 Overpriced weekly/monthly fees
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Collages not saving properly
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Glitches when trying to exit subscription screens
- Slow performance after recent updates

**Requested features**

- More free layout options
- Ability to save collages without subscription
- Customizable watermark placement or removal
- Improved photo editing tools
- Easier navigation and user interface


### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080)

Transform your photos into stunning collages, stories, and posts with over 1000 layouts and themed templates. Easily edit up to 20 photos with tools like filters, background remover, and text to create beautiful, aesthetic visuals for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 1000+ Layouts, Freestyle Collage, Themed Templates, Background Remover, Photo Editing Tools, Grid Maker, Carousel Maker

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage - Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage - Limited Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and quick to use
- 🎨 Versatile layout options (9-grid, 1:1, 4:5 ratios)
- ✨ Quality text styles and shadow effects
- 🆓 Free version with minimal restrictions
- 🚫 No ads or watermark on free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Family sharing feature not working
- 💾 Doesn't save old collages automatically

**Reported bugs**

- Family sharing not functioning on latest iPhones

**Requested features**

- More filter options
- 5x4 landscape layout option
- Collage history/save feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Collage Maker PicJointer free?

Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 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, Photo Collage Maker PicJointer or Collage Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Photo Collage Maker PicJointer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.7 from 792 ratings.

### Do Photo Collage Maker PicJointer or Collage Maker have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Photo Collage Maker PicJointer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Collage Maker PicJointer or Collage Maker?

Photo Collage Maker PicJointer ships an update fortnightly, and Collage Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Collage Maker PicJointer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Collage Maker on October 25, 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.*