# Collage Maker vs Pic Collage Post for Instagram

Collage Maker and Pic Collage Post for Instagram both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 8% of Pic Collage Post for Instagram's. Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (179K vs 436) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). Pic Collage Post for Instagram's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pic Collage Post for Instagram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 179K ratings behind it against 436, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 8% of Pic Collage Post for Instagram's.

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, Pic Collage Post for Instagram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Pic Collage Post for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (179K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage-ai/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.6 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-collage-post-for-instagram/id1497679225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **179K** | 436 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Scep Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Photo & Video, #138 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning photo and video collages with a powerful, all-in-one editor. Features AI tools for editing, sticker creation, and background removal, plus a vast library of layouts, effects, and text options.

**Highlights:** AI Edit Assistant, Animated Stickers & GIFs, Remove Video Background, 20000+ Stylish Layouts, Free Layer Stacking, Mini Me Stickers, AI Text Effects

**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


### Pic Collage Post for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-collage-post-for-instagram/id1497679225)

Easily create stunning photo collages and grid layouts for social media. Combine multiple pictures with customizable backgrounds, text, and stickers to make your posts stand out. Share directly to platforms like Instagram or save to your device.

**Highlights:** Create photo collages quickly, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Photo grid layout options (3x1 to 3x5), Add text with various fonts and colors, Incorporate stickers from a library, Direct posting to social media, Save high-resolution images

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Grids – Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Grids – Quarterly Subscription | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Grids – Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Bundle – Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Bundle Quarterly Subscription | $38.99 | per 3 months |
| Bundle – Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Pic Collage Post for Instagram free?

Pic Collage Post for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Pic Collage Post for Instagram?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179K ratings, while Pic Collage Post for Instagram averages 4.6 from 436 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Pic Collage Post for Instagram have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Pic Collage Post for Instagram does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Pic Collage Post for Instagram?

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Pic Collage Post for Instagram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pic Collage Post for Instagram on October 27, 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.*