# Collage Maker vs Layout for Creators

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collage Maker at 62% against Layout for Creators's 6%. Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (177K vs 1) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). Layout for Creators's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Layout for Creators sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Layout for Creators holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 6% of Layout for Creators's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Layout for Creators every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Layout for Creators |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-creators/id1382464579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 269 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 26 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Sandya Leelarathne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382464578) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Photo & Video, #122 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


### Layout for Creators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-creators/id1382464579)

Easily split your photos into multiple tiles to create impressive Instagram grid collages. Upload your image, select a grid layout, and share directly to your profile to enhance your visual presence.

**Highlights:** Create Instagram grid photos, Split photos into tiles, Giant photo collage, Multiple grid options (1x3, 2x3, 3x3, 4x3), Save to camera roll, Direct Instagram sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Unlimited Photo Share | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Layout for Creators free?

Layout for Creators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Layout for Creators?

Layout for Creators is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Layout for Creators averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Layout for Creators have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Layout for Creators does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Layout for Creators?

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Layout for Creators every 9 days. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 1, 2026 and Layout for Creators on August 16, 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.*