# Collage Maker vs Photo Frames

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collage Maker at 62% against Photo Frames's 0%. Collage Maker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (177K vs 57). Photo Frames's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Photo Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 57, 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 0% of Photo Frames's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Frames every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Photo Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-collage-maker/id1576242597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| 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/id530957474)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Photo & Video, #126 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 Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-frames-collage-maker/id1576242597)

Enhance your photos with a wide array of filters, effects, and editing tools. Create stunning collages, add text and stickers, and easily crop images for social media.

**Highlights:** Photo filters, Photo effects, Borders and backgrounds, Collage maker, Crop and resize, Add stickers, Add text

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Photo Frames free?

Photo Frames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Photo Frames averages 4.2 from 57 ratings.

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

Collage Maker shows ads; Photo Frames does not.

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

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Frames every 10 days. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Photo Frames on September 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*