# Collage Maker vs Magic Fill

The clearest difference is rating: Collage Maker at 4.8 against Magic Fill's 4.2. Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (177K vs 73) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Magic Fill's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Magic Fill sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 73, 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 40% of Magic Fill's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Fill every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Magic Fill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.2 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fill/id1579413487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Instasize Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576649833) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #85 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 (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


### Magic Fill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fill/id1579413487)

Effortlessly resize and crop photos or videos to perfectly fit any social media platform. Utilize advanced AI to intelligently extend images, eliminating borders and ensuring seamless blending for all your digital content needs.

**Highlights:** AI-powered image extension, Seamless blending of generated pixels, Resize and crop for any aspect ratio, Eliminate white borders, Social media optimization, Video and photo editing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VideoMade Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Magic Fill free?

Magic Fill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Magic Fill?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Magic Fill averages 4.2 from 73 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Magic Fill have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Magic Fill does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Magic Fill?

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Fill every 3 months. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 29, 2026 and Magic Fill on September 22, 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.*