# Collage Maker vs GeoGrid

The clearest difference is rating: Collage Maker at 4.8 against GeoGrid's 3.8. Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (177K vs 17) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). GeoGrid's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GeoGrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 67% of GeoGrid's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, GeoGrid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | GeoGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geogrid-better-pattern-maker/id1662729378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 11 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) | [RO IT Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743796072) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Photo & Video, #117 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


### GeoGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geogrid-better-pattern-maker/id1662729378)

Create unique and high-resolution geometric patterns with a variety of layouts and coloring options. Design custom patterns for various applications, from phone cases to wallpapers. Offers a user-friendly interface for bringing your creative visions to life.

**Highlights:** 500+ Geometric Patterns, Pattern Coloring, Layout Maker, Pattern Designer, High-resolution designs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade PRO | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is GeoGrid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or GeoGrid?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while GeoGrid averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or GeoGrid have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; GeoGrid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or GeoGrid?

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and GeoGrid every 2 months. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 24, 2026 and GeoGrid on September 17, 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.*