Comparison

Collage Maker vs PanoCut

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Collage Maker

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
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#1 All-In-1 pic collage maker, photo editor, collage maker, photo collage, carousel collage, video collage and AI Tools for your best moments & memories! Make perfect collages, videos with 20000+ layouts, effects, stickers & tools. 100 million+ installs, Collage Maker - LiveCollage is the #1 photo collage maker & photo editor app. Download the best, the easiest app for editing photos and videos, making perfect free cards, slideshows and creative carousel collage for Instgram. Choose from trendy grid layouts, collage styles and sizes, awesome effects, exclusive stickers, background patterns, gradients and doodle on collages to TELL YOUR STORY with one framed picture, video! And edit & touch up your pics, videos with powerful editing tools, filters, beauty retouch essentials. Awesome Features - 20000+ STYLISH and FREE Layouts in different shapes, sizes, styles! Mix-match your photos, crop, rotate, move and set them up as you like - All in 1 AI tools: AI Remove background, AI Image Edit, AI Art Generator, AI Cartoon yourself, AI Remove Objects, and AI Enhance. - Carousel Collage: Create unique and creative photo collages by layer photos and videos across multiple frames for a seamless Instagram layout. - Powerful & Easy to use Video Editor, Video Collage, SLIDESHOW Maker. Including Trim,Crop,Reverse,Split,Adjust video speed, volume, Add animations, Music tools. - Make animated collages with one tap - Stunning AI ARTISTIC FILTERS turn photos into artworks in styles of famous artists: Picasso, Van Gogh, etc - AI Background Eraser change photo background with one tap in seconds - Thousands of EXCLUSIVE and FREE stickers, backgrounds, patterns, frames to beautify your photos & stories - Use FREESTYLE to make a SCRAPBOOK of special moments & memories - DOODLE and write on your photos in your own unique handwriting - CUTOUT photos by tracing shapes with your finger - Beautify your portrait with PRO Selfie Editor! It include a collection of the best pro retouching tools - Typographic text design: Create beautiful text visuals - 3D & Curve Text: Create 3D effect & CURVE text to make fantastic artwork Features: - 20000+ STYLISH Layouts Choose from a wide variety of layouts, preset templates or use freestyle mode to create a photo collage in your own UNIQUE STYLE - Adjustable Layout Fully ADJUSTABLE basic layout by adjusting the FRAME,COLORS and PATTERNS. - Remix more than 64 Shots Combine 2 ~ 64+ photos into a single awesome pic and video - Stitches Combine more than 16 photos into a long story picture - Stickers & Decorations Decorate your photos with tons of exclusive and TRENDY stickers! Personalize your collages and add extra fun in your own style - Cards & Posters Choose from 5000+ preset layouts for every occasion such as Christmas, birthday, holidays, newborn babies, weddings, anniversaries and graduation - Backgrounds Choose & change any color, opacity, beautiful gradients and patterns - 100+ Fonts Add colorful TEXT & next trending MEME with funky FONTS to make them even more expressive! - Photo Frames Beautify your photos into framed artwork with CREATIVE photo borders - Effects Create a whole different photo mood with TRENDY filters - Blur Blur background to make STYLISH photo - Aspect Ratios for fb cover/post, twitter post, iPhone wallpaper - Photo Editor Trendy filters, touch-up tools(CROP, DRAW, REDEYE, BLEMISH...) and more - Selfie Editor Smooth out skin, reshape face, whiten teeth, remove blemishes & pimples and more - Video Editor Create MUSIC VIDEO, Add text on Videos and make photos into stunning SLIDESHOW with free musics. Trim, speed, crop, rotate, move, flip, apply filter, add COOL effect VIP LiveCollage VIP is a subscription that provides access to all templates, layouts, effects, backgrounds and more! And to access our exclusive set of Features. With the 3-day trial, you can try it for free! Terms & Privacy: https://bit.ly/term_privacy EULA: https://bit.ly/appleeula

About

PanoCut

Create stunning Instagram content with this versatile photo editing tool. Design captivating grids, collages, panoramas, and dynamic carousels. Enhance your photos with filters, stickers, and backgrounds for a perfect feed.

Highlights
  • Panorama crop for panoramic brilliance
  • Dynamic carousel creations
  • Grid maker and collage maestro
  • Intuitive photo editor
  • Instasize functionality
  • Filters, stickers, and backgrounds
Features
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Unleash your creativity with PanoCut, a revolutionary blend of photo editor, grid maker, and collage maker free – meticulously designed for Instagram aficionados like you! Craft Perfect Insta-Worthy Moments: Transform your ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art! Our intuitive photo editor lets you effortlessly crop photos to any size, ensuring your images are perfectly Insta-sized, with no crop required. Embrace the square fit trend and let your photos shine in all their glory. Grid Maker & Collage Maestro: Ignite your Instagram feed with stunning grids and collages! Create mesmerizing layouts with our grid maker – arrange your photos in captivating sequences or go wild with split pic designs. The collage maker free feature lets you weave together a tapestry of memories, turning your feed into a visual masterpiece. Panorama Crop for Panoramic Brilliance: Amplify the beauty of your landscapes with our panorama crop feature! Elevate your Instagram game by seamlessly merging multiple photos into breathtaking panoramas. Watch as your followers get lost in the immersive experience of your panoramic creations. Dynamic Carousel Creations: Bring your storytelling to life with our dynamic carousel feature! Craft engaging narratives by effortlessly creating photo carousels that captivate your audience. Swipe through your moments, one stunning image at a time, and keep your followers eagerly anticipating the next frame. Filter Finesse, Stickers, and Background Bliss: Elevate your visuals with our array of photo filters – from vintage charm to modern brilliance, we've got them all! Express yourself with fun stickers, and set the perfect mood with cool backgrounds. Your photos, your style – the possibilities are limitless! Insta Layout Perfection: Achieve pixel-perfect layouts effortlessly with our instasize functionality. Your profile will radiate a harmonious balance, ensuring that each photo contributes to the overall visual symphony of your Insta layout. Policy & Terms: https://policygen.net/RokqAk0K

Screenshots

Collage Maker4 screens
PanoCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PanoCut at none against Collage Maker's shown. PanoCut also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%). Collage Maker's advantage is ratings volume (177K vs 602) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PanoCut sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 602, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 83% of PanoCut's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Collage Maker versus PanoCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollage MakerPanoCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (177K ratings) — better4.6 (602 ratings)
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177K — better602
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.Hashone Tech LLP

Customer experience

Collage Maker

All ratings177,056 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews988 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative31.2%

PanoCut

All ratings602 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

Collage Maker

From 177K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Lots of features
  • 💡 Versatile for photos, videos, and collages
  • 😊 Great app overall

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for many features
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Watermark issues

PanoCut

From 602 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Adjustment tool
  • 🚀 Panoramic photography
  • 👍 Simple and no fuss
  • 👍 Excellent for pano photos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Saved my photo with a white line across the bottom no matter what I did
  • 🐛 Degrades quality of images
  • 🐛 Crashing
  • 🐛 Assinatura sem minha permissão
  • 🐛 Does not make panoramas from still imaged

Bugs and requests

Collage Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saving issues and lost work
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Unreliable performance and frequent crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free templates and layouts
  • Improved text editing capabilities
  • Better video editing features
  • Ability to use own fonts and backgrounds

PanoCut

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Collage Maker

Subscriptions9
  • Collage Maker$4.991 Month
  • Collage Maker ▣7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Photo Collage Maker$4.991 Month
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  • The Best Photo Collage Maker ◈$4.997 Days
  • Photo Collage Maker AI$12.991 Month
  • Collage Maker ◧3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Collage Maker$39.991 Year
  • Collage Maker ◈$47.991 Year
  • The Best Collage Maker AI3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • JointerFree
  • All in one$9.99
  • 1000 AI Credits$19.99
14 purchases

PanoCut

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Pro$9.996 Months
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Annual$12.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • PanoCut Pro Offer$4.99
  • PanoCut Pro$6.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
Show 1 more
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Collage Maker free?
Collage Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PanoCut free?
PanoCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or PanoCut?
Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while PanoCut averages 4.6 from 602 ratings.
Do Collage Maker or PanoCut have ads?
Collage Maker shows ads; PanoCut does not.
Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or PanoCut?
Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and PanoCut every 3 weeks. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 27, 2026 and PanoCut on September 22, 2026.

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