# Collage Maker vs Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Collage Maker at 177K against Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout's 275. Collage Maker also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 40%) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Collage Maker against 4.7 for Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.7 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-collage-maker-grid-layout/id1623112248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 275 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 40.0% 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 | **#90** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Pic Slideshow Maker Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071377994) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Photo & Video, #118 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


### Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-collage-maker-grid-layout/id1623112248)

Easily edit photos and create stunning collages with a variety of layouts, text styles, and stickers. Share your creations on social media in just a few steps. Offers animated collage options.

**Highlights:** Stylish layouts in various sizes and shapes, Freely adjust photo angle, position, and size, Unique style filters for photo decoration, Beautiful background patterns and colors, Custom text with a variety of fonts, Rich emoji and stickers, Animated collages with one tap

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscribe | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout averages 4.7 from 275 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout have ads?

Both Collage Maker and Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout show ads.

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

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout monthly. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 30, 2026 and Pic Collage Maker Grid Layout on September 18, 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.*