Comparison

Collage Maker vs Grid Maker Photo Layout

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

Grid Maker Photo Layout

Plan and enhance your Instagram feed with powerful photo editing and a unique grid-splitting tool. Preview your feed's aesthetic before posting to maintain a cohesive visual theme and captivate followers.

Highlights
  • Powerful photo editing tools
  • Split photos into nine grid parts
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Feed preview functionality
  • Seamless Instagram sharing
Features
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Introducing Grid Maker: Feed Preview, a powerful iOS application designed to enhance your Instagram experience. With Grid Maker, you can effortlessly create stunning photo edits and strategically plan the visual layout of your Instagram feed. Are you tired of trying to find the perfect filter or edit for your photos? Look no further. Grid Maker provides a wide range of creative tools and filters, allowing you to transform your images into captivating masterpieces. But Grid Maker doesn't stop at photo editing. It takes your Instagram game to the next level with its unique Grid Maker feature. This innovative tool divides your chosen photo into nine distinct parts, seamlessly creating a harmonious grid on your Instagram page. Now, you can strategically plan your posts and maintain a cohesive visual theme that will leave your followers in awe. Customization is key, and Grid Maker understands that. With our app, you have complete control over the arrangement and organization of your Instagram page. Effortlessly rearrange your grid, experiment with different layouts, and preview how your feed will look before posting. You no longer have to worry about a single photo disrupting the overall aesthetic of your profile. Here are some key features of Grid Maker: Feed Preview: Powerful Photo Editing: Enhance your images with a wide range of fonts, effects, and editing tools. Unleash your creativity and make your photos stand out. Grid Maker: Divide your images into nine parts, creating a visually appealing grid on your Instagram page. Plan your posts strategically and maintain a cohesive feed. Customizable Grid: Easily rearrange your grid, experiment with different layouts, and find the perfect arrangement that suits your unique style. Feed Preview: Get a sneak peek of how your feed will look with the upcoming posts. Ensure a consistent visual theme and captivate your followers with an engaging profile. Seamless Integration: Share your split photos to Instagram with one click with Grid Maker. Say goodbye to tedious manual uploads. Grid Maker: Feed Preview is a must-have tool for every Instagram enthusiast, content creator, or social media marketer. Elevate your Instagram profile to new heights with stunning edits, visually striking grids, and an unparalleled level of customization. Download Grid Maker now and unlock the full potential of your Instagram feed! DISCLAIMER: App is not affiliated with Instagram, Inc. Instagram™ is Instagram’s trademark. App doesn't make any changes to the original Instagram app. The application includes an auto-renewing subscription. You can benefit from all the contents of the application as a weekly, monthly or annual subscription. It costs $4.99 per week, $9.99 per month and $59.99 per year. You can cancel at any time from the Subscriptions section of your device. Privacy Policy: https://www.cemarda.net/grids-collage-maker/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.cemarda.net/grids-collage-maker/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Collage Maker4 screens
Grid Maker Photo Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid Maker Photo Layout at 100% against Collage Maker's 62%. Grid Maker Photo Layout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Collage Maker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Grid Maker Photo Layout sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grid Maker Photo Layout'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 October 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Collage Maker versus Grid Maker Photo Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollage MakerGrid Maker Photo Layout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (177K ratings) — better4.4 (200 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177K — better200
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.Jody Fortuin

Customer experience

Collage Maker

All ratings177,479 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews997 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative31.0%

Grid Maker Photo Layout

All ratings200 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Grid Maker Photo Layout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

Grid Maker Photo Layout

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly PRO$8.997 Days
  • Grids Weekly PRO$8.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Grids Monthly PRO$14.991 Month
  • Free Trial PRO3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Collage Maker free?
Collage Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Maker Photo Layout free?
Grid Maker Photo Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Grid Maker Photo Layout?
Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Grid Maker Photo Layout averages 4.4 from 200 ratings.
Do Collage Maker or Grid Maker Photo Layout have ads?
Collage Maker shows ads; Grid Maker Photo Layout does not.
Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Grid Maker Photo Layout?
Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grid Maker Photo Layout every 3 weeks. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 1, 2026 and Grid Maker Photo Layout on September 10, 2026.

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