# Collage Maker vs Photo Grid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Grid at 100% against Collage Maker's 62%. Photo Grid also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Collage Maker's advantage is ratings volume (177K vs 4) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Photo Grid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Grid 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 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 100% of Photo Grid's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Grid monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Photo Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grid-split-grid-posts/id1503116113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Nurlan Ispayev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441521060) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Photo & Video, #115 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 (11)**

| 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 |

**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


### Photo Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grid-split-grid-posts/id1503116113)

Easily divide your photos into multiple squares for Instagram posts. Choose from various grid layouts and maintain high resolution. The app suggests the correct upload order to create impressive split-grid visuals.

**Highlights:** Split photos into 2, 3, 6, 9, 12 squares, Multiple grid layouts (3x1 to 3x5), High-resolution image support, Zoom and move photo functionality, Suggested upload order, Direct sharing to Instagram, Save to gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Grid Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Photo Grid free?

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

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

Photo Grid is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Photo Grid averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Both Collage Maker and Photo Grid show ads.

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

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Grid monthly. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Photo Grid on June 4, 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.*