# Collage Maker vs Grid++

The clearest difference is ads: Grid++ at none against Collage Maker's shown. Grid++ also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Collage Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (177K vs 161). 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 Grid++ sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grid++'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, Grid++ every 19 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Grid++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.5 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-plus-plus/id1491006815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Edouard Barbier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028039262) |

## 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 (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


### Grid++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-plus-plus/id1491006815)

Create stunning photo grids and story layouts for social media. Easily crop images into tiles for unique feed designs and craft engaging panorama posts. Elevate your social content with professional-looking visuals in seconds.

**Highlights:** Insta story builder with premium overlays, Photo cropping into tiles for grid layouts, Panorama posts maker, Fast content generation, Social media feed enhancement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insta Feed Premium | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Grid++ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Grid++?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Grid++ averages 4.5 from 161 ratings.

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

Collage Maker shows ads; Grid++ does not.

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

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grid++ every 19 months. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 29, 2026 and Grid++ on September 29, 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.*