# Collage Maker vs VideoLayout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collage Maker at 62% against VideoLayout's 5%. Collage Maker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (179K vs 4). VideoLayout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VideoLayout sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 179K ratings behind it against 4, 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 5% of VideoLayout's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | VideoLayout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (179K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videolayout-collage-maker/id1218583369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **179K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 4.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 269 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [磊 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/906225299) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Photo & Video, #132 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| 200 AI Credits | $4.99 | 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


### VideoLayout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videolayout-collage-maker/id1218583369)

Create unique video and photo collages with customizable templates and a free-style mode. Add special effects, filters, and text to personalize your creations. Easily resize, rotate, and zoom elements for a dynamic final product.

**Highlights:** Video and photo collage creation, Rich frame templates, Free Style mode for custom layouts, Unique special effects, Filters for photos and videos, Customizable borders and backgrounds, Add music and text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music | $0.99 | one-time |
| Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| End Title | $1.99 | one-time |
| Effects | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is VideoLayout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or VideoLayout?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179K ratings, while VideoLayout averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or VideoLayout have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; VideoLayout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or VideoLayout?

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, and VideoLayout fortnightly. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 22, 2026 and VideoLayout on October 1, 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.*