# Collage Maker vs Photo Collage Maker +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collage Maker at 63% against Photo Collage Maker +'s 25%. Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (179K vs 23) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Photo Collage Maker +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Photo Collage Maker + asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 179K ratings behind it against 23, 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 25% of Photo Collage Maker +'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Photo Collage Maker + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (179K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-plus/id1529721456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **179K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 259 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [开学 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529578685) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Photo & Video, #119 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


### Photo Collage Maker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-plus/id1529721456)

Create unique photo collages with a wide variety of templates, filters, and fonts. Easily edit and arrange your photos, then share them in HD to social media.

**Highlights:** 70+ collage templates, 54 style filters, 78 background textures, Special fonts for text, Photo editing (move, resize, rotate), HD resolution sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Photo Collage Maker + free?

Photo Collage Maker + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179K ratings, while Photo Collage Maker + averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.

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

Both Collage Maker and Photo Collage Maker + show ads.

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

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Collage Maker + fortnightly. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Photo Collage Maker + on October 10, 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.*