# Collage Maker vs Picture Collage Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Collage Maker at 4.8 against Picture Collage Maker's 4.4. Collage Maker also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 47%) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Picture Collage Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 20K, 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 47% of Picture Collage Maker's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Picture Collage Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Picture Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 152 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) | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Photo & Video, #114 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


### Picture Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900)

Easily combine multiple photos into stunning collages with over 1000 adjustable frames and templates. Enhance your images with effects, stickers, and text before sharing on social media. Offers professional editing tools and a vast library of designs.

**Highlights:** 1000+ adjustable frames, PIP frames, Magazine frames from cloud, 3000+ social media templates, Full photo editor, Add labels and stickers, Apply photo effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Monthly with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Half Yearly | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Vintage Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version - All upgrades | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove watermark and ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro App | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Lots of frames and templates
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💫 Awesome features
- 🖼️ Helps create nice collages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🤖 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🗂️ Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frames and templates not loading
- Collages not saving properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Paid features not unlocking as expected
- Navigation issues and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and edit projects
- More free frame and template options
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve app stability and performance
- Better organization and discoverability of features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Picture Collage Maker free?

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

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

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Picture Collage Maker averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Picture Collage Maker have ads?

Both Collage Maker and Picture Collage Maker show ads.

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

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Picture Collage Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Picture Collage Maker on September 23, 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.*