# LiveCollage Classic vs Picture Collage Maker

The clearest difference is price: Picture Collage Maker at Free against LiveCollage Classic's $0.99. Picture Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 257). LiveCollage Classic's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 47%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Picture Collage Maker is free to download; LiveCollage Classic costs $0.99 up front. Picture Collage Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. LiveCollage Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LiveCollage Classic against 4.4 for Picture Collage Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Collage Maker has 20K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of LiveCollage Classic's written reviews are positive against 47% of Picture Collage Maker's.

LiveCollage Classic ships an update fortnightly, Picture Collage Maker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveCollage Classic | Picture Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livecollage-classic-instant-collage-maker/id513574644/reviews)** | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 257 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.3% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveCollage Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livecollage-classic-instant-collage-maker/id513574644)

Easily combine multiple photos into unique 2D and 3D collages with captions. Customize layouts, add text, stickers, and apply professional editing tools before sharing your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** 2D & 3D collage layouts, Customizable borders and effects, Add text and stickers, Pro photo editor, Built-in gallery, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 LiveCollage Classic free?

LiveCollage Classic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Picture Collage Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveCollage Classic or Picture Collage Maker?

LiveCollage Classic is rated higher. LiveCollage Classic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Picture Collage Maker averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do LiveCollage Classic or Picture Collage Maker have ads?

Picture Collage Maker shows ads; LiveCollage Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, LiveCollage Classic or Picture Collage Maker?

LiveCollage Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Picture Collage Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiveCollage Classic was updated on September 26, 2026 and Picture Collage Maker on September 26, 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.*