# Collage Maker vs Collage Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Collage Maker at 4.8 against Collage Maker's 4.3. Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (179K vs 151) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Collage Maker's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 63%). On price, ads, 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 Collage Maker sells 3 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, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 179K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 85% of Collage Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, Collage Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (179K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.3 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-photo-layout/id1345182946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **179K** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 269 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [凯 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527859621) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Photo & Video, #118 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


### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-photo-layout/id1345182946)

Easily create unique photo collages with freestyle layouts, text, stickers, and even combine photos and videos. Customize borders, frames, and save or share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Freestyle collage creation, Add text, stickers, and drawings, Combine photos and videos, Multiple layout options, Adjustable borders and frames, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker - Monthly VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker - Yearly VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome app to use
- 💻 Easy and intuitive to navigate
- 🎨 Lots of great design options
- 🌟 Helps create professional-looking designs
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find and manage saved creations
- 💸 In-app purchases can get expensive
- 🚫 Ads can be intrusive and disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when trying to add stickers
- Saved designs not loading properly
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices
- Text formatting problems when editing layouts

**Requested features**

- More free design elements and fonts
- Ability to create and manage folders for saved designs
- Option to export designs without watermarks
- Improved stability and performance to reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

Collage Maker 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, Collage Maker or Collage Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179K ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.3 from 151 ratings.

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

Both Collage Maker and Collage Maker show ads.

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

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Collage Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Collage Maker on October 21, 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.*