# Collage Maker vs Best Photo Frames Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collage Maker at 62% against Best Photo Frames Editor's 17%. Collage Maker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Best Photo Frames Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Best Photo Frames Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 17% of Best Photo Frames Editor's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Best Photo Frames Editor every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Best Photo Frames Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-photo-frames-editor/id1200596176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 269 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Vladimir Djordjevic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156566412) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Photo & Video, #124 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| 1000 AI Credits | $19.99 | 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


### Best Photo Frames Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-photo-frames-editor/id1200596176)

Decorate your photos with beautiful frames and stickers. This app allows you to edit your pictures by erasing unwanted backgrounds and adding creative elements. Become a master of photo art and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Photo decoration with ornaments, Erase unwanted background, Add beautiful frames, Use fantastic pic stickers, Rotate, scale, zoom, and drag photos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy All Frames | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Best Photo Frames Editor free?

Best Photo Frames Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Best Photo Frames Editor?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Best Photo Frames Editor averages 4.4 from 129 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Best Photo Frames Editor have ads?

Both Collage Maker and Best Photo Frames Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Best Photo Frames Editor?

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Best Photo Frames Editor every 10 months. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 30, 2026 and Best Photo Frames Editor on August 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.*